Meniscus tears are very common. The meniscus is a cushion within the knee. We have two menisci. The medial meniscus on the inner side of the knee and the
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Meniscus Tears… Why Surgery Isn’t Always Necessary
Meniscus tears are very common. Each knee has two menisci which serve as cushions. They can tear due to degeneration, or they can tear due to trauma or a
Sitting is not the new smoking
Is sitting as bad for us as we have been led to believe? Can "active" sitting minimize some of the downstream effects of sitting for long periods of time?
Sometimes our joints just hurt, and it’s ok not to know why
Do you need to know the precise reason why your knee hurts? Knee and shoulder pain is widespread. Most people in my office do not recall a specific injury.
Does Exercise Cause Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent condition. Age, weight, our metabolic health, and prior injuries contribute to our risk of developing OA. Each and
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High Tibial Osteotomy For Knee Arthritis Pain In Active People
A high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a procedure that we use to treat knee osteoarthritis swelling and pain, improve function, and often dramatically delay the need
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
Show Notes In a continuing series, Paul and Howard talk about parts of the body that sometimes hurt. This time we’re on about Why Knees Sometimes
Coronavirus and Fitness: One Year Later
Show Notes Paul and Howard talk about personal fitness and mental health, one year after coronavirus lockdowns
AMA on Strength, Longevity and Fitness
Show Notes Paul and Howard take listener questions about strength, longevity, and fitness. Topics: Readings: Music: “Crossing the Chasm”
Walk, Exercise, Running, and Living with Knee Arthritis
How many of you have been told to rest and stop running or exercising because you have knee arthritis? Far too many people (including healthcare professionals)
Rotator Cuffs: Why They Go Awry, and What You Should Do About It. Or Not.
Show Notes Paul and Howard talk about rotator cuffs, those four muscles around your shoulder that often go awry and sometimes really