ACTIVE CARE

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. However, despite our short attention span with exercise programs, CrossFit believers... Read More »

We may be all born to run, but are we all born to run well, fleet of foot and without injury?  Running is an immensely popular fitness activity and for good reason.  It offers efficient exercise and it can usually be done anywhere or anytime, with only the most basic of equipment.  But this simplicity... Read More »

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 New Year’s resolutions but only about 8% actually achieve them. But... Read More »

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 variety of orthopedic problems.  It has been deemed such a structural... Read More »

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 any sport or activity requires 10,000 hours of practice.  But how... Read More »

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 is too much? Participation in youth sports continues to become increasingly... Read More »

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 is the most commonly ruptured tendon in the body, often requiring... Read More »

If you’re sitting down and reading this, your lower back might be hurting.  Want to fix the problem?  Stand up and keep reading. First the bad news, if you haven’t experienced back pain, chances are you will.  Back pain is very prevalent and studies show that 65% of the population will experience back pain at... Read More »

The milk industry has become well known for its “Got Milk?” advertisements that feature famous athletes with a characteristic “milk mustache.”  The calcium and Vitamin D found in milk is thought to help strengthen the bones of those that exercise (also the bones of those that don’t).  However, recent research suggests that the bones of... Read More »

At some point we all become weekend warriors.  The weight of work schedules, commuting, carpools and travel become increasingly difficult to manage.  Exercise becomes relegated to early mornings or quick gym workouts that don’t have the regularity of those carefree and time-filled days of yesterday. Other than making it harder to justify that extra piece... Read More »