Short of an emergency phone call, there’s few worse ways to be awakened in the middle of the night than a muscle cramp. When it happens, someone usually offers the sage advice of eating bananas and drinking water. But are you really dehydrated and… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Physical exercise
Exercise is the Medicine
Chances are if you work, go to school or are around kids there’s always someone sniffling, sneezing or coughing. Of course, all you’re trying to do is avoid getting the cold, flu or stomach virus your self. But is hand sanitizing, incessant hand washing… Read more »
CrossFit or CrossFad?
The fitness community has a well-established love affair with the latest and trendiest exercise programs. Remember Tae-Bo and Billy Blanks? Jazzercise and Jane Fonda? Spin and Johnny G? Yet despite the hype, these fitness programs and their famous, chiseled originators eventually faded into anonymity…. Read more »
It’s That Time of Year
It’s that time of year that we resolve to start fresh and eat better, workout more, play less iPhone Candy Crush and generally remake everything. Unfortunately, too often those resolutions don’t make it past Groundhog Day. Research shows that about 45% of Americans make… Read more »
Foot Discrimination
Have you been a subject of foot discrimination? Relegated to the “supportive” section of the shoe store? Those who over-pronate or have “flat feet” have suffered from an injury prejudice that has stemmed from the belief that this foot type predisposes one to a… Read more »
The Athlete’s Body
The Olympics give us a fascinating look at the physical and athletic qualities of individuals who have achieved the top level of sport. But how did these athletes reach that level of athletic performance? One popular book has advocated the theory that excellence in… Read more »
The Pursuit of Optimal Performance
In our pursuit of optimal performance, every facet of physiology, nutrition and equipment has been scientifically evaluated and updated. We have satellites tracking our speed, heart rate monitors to record intensity and a shoe industry that is constantly in search of innovation. How did… Read more »
Injuries in Youth Sports
For parents and sports medicine professionals, youth sports present a complex riddle. On one hand, participation in youth sports counteracts the worldwide rise in childhood obesity while on the other; youth sports injuries can cause both short and long term health problems. How much… Read more »
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Not to pick on the “weekend warriors” but those that continue to play soccer, basketball and tennis into the 30’s, 40’s and beyond are unfortunately at increased risk for injury. One of the most dreaded weekend warrior injuries? Achilles Tendon rupture. The Achilles tendon… Read more »
