PRP injections are created by centrifuging a sample of your blood. The platelets in your blood will settle in a layer that can be withdrawn into a syringe and injected back into you. We … continue reading
Video: Avoiding Running Injuries … Your Intensity Matters.
Runners by nature are a competitive bunch. If all your runs are slow, it holds true that slow training produces slow runners– yet even elite runners spend most of their time on long slow runs. … continue reading
Two Orthopedic Surgeons: A Video Series Begins
I have known Dr Jeffrey Berg for 20+ years. We trained together and have remained friends since. Between us we have 40 years of Orthopedic Surgery experience between the two of us. We have witnessed … continue reading
Hip Flexor Injuries and Prevention Strategies
Hip flexor (rectus femoris) injuries occur more frequently in running, sprinting and kicking sports. Soccer players in particular are prone to hip flexor injuries. Chronic hip flexor, rectus femoris, and groin pain can also … continue reading
Ulnar Collateral Ligament Surgery and Return to Pitching
Pitchers are more commonly injuring their ulnar collateral ligament. Ulnar collateral ligament surgery or Tommy John surgery is becoming almost commonplace in both Major League ballplayers and high school and college players alike. For … continue reading
What Is Medial Joint Space Narrowing?
Medial joint space narrowing is a common term many of you will see in your x-ray and MRI reports. Medial joint space narrowing is a long winded way of saying you have arthritis on … continue reading
Growing Cartilage To Treat Arthritic Joints
Osteoarthritis of the knee and hip affects millions of people across the globe. Osteoarthritis is the number cause of disability. The medical community has not be able to change the biological process and stop the … continue reading
How To Exercise in Heat and Humidity
If you are like me, a treadmill is virtually a non-starter. I need to move horizontally when I exercise… and I exercise a lot. I need to run on the trails to get into that … continue reading
Should We Prescribe Exercise for Type 2 Diabetics ?
No one doubts the benefits of regular exercise, particularly in those affected by diabetes. Is there an alternative to walking for 30 minutes five times a week? The benefits of regular physical exercise can … continue reading