As many of you know, I believe that getting involved in sports is a great way to get and stay fit. I have been part of the Duke Lacrosse team for many years, and any time I have the opportunity to shine some light on it, I take it! The following is an interview IContinue reading "An Interview on Duke Lacrosse"
Your Fitness Game Plan for 2016
The Following is a 'Fitness Game Plan' I contributed to, originally posted on Fitnessrxwomen.com. If you're looking for a new you in 2016, this is an excellent place to start! Way back in the mid-1990s, the Center for Disease control made the recommendation for all adults to accumulate a minimum of 30 minutes (or more)Continue reading "Your Fitness Game Plan for 2016"
How to Actually Enjoy the Holidays
Step Back, Relax, and Enjoy! Easier said than done, but it is important to find that time to really appreciate the joy that the holidays bring. For many, the holidays can be a time of extreme stress with family visiting, children to buy presents for, and an entire feast (or several feasts) to plan. FollowingContinue reading "How to Actually Enjoy the Holidays"
The Bad Food Habits of Millennials
Millennials may be great at taking selfies, but they aren’t great at nutrition. We are living in the age of the millennial, and though I don’t agree with all the habits of this generation (such as texting instead of talking, and dating exclusively on apps), there are a lot of good things about millennials, suchContinue reading "The Bad Food Habits of Millennials"
Five Facts About Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Important information about testosterone therapy. Is testosterone replacement therapy the Fountain of Youth for men? Women tend to have the more commercialized treatments—lotions, potions, diets, injectables—but our medical literature has had increasing chatter over testosterone topical medication for men. In the November 2015 issue of Sports Medicine Update, the topic of Testosterone Replacement Therapy wasContinue reading "Five Facts About Testosterone Replacement Therapy"
Top Five Natural Homeopathic Treatments for Osteoarthritis
There are a variety of natural treatments for Osteoarthritis. Here a a few good ones. I treat numerous patients with osteoarthritis everyday. I can tell you truthfully that no one wants to jump quickly into having a knee replacement, but they do want to remain active and play the sports that they love, run withContinue reading "Top Five Natural Homeopathic Treatments for Osteoarthritis"
Spending Time with Children: Quality VS Quantity
When it comes to hanging out with your kids, is quantity more important than quality? Obviously, as parents, we want to spend as much time with our kids as possible, but we have to take into account that our moods and well-being directly influence our children. So is it better to spend more time withContinue reading "Spending Time with Children: Quality VS Quantity"
How to Do a Perfect Squat
Tips on how to achieve the perfect squat. Interestingly, although my main job is operating on bones and joints, I tend to discuss better fitness plans with patients when I see them in my office. I like to focus on preventive orthopaedic surgery just as much as I like surgically creating a new ACL forContinue reading "How to Do a Perfect Squat"
5 Easy Ways to Stay Lean and Toned
These easy life hacks will help you live a healthier life. Lets face it, juggling your work life, your relationships with your husbands and friends, your children’s schedules, and your own hobbies can be a very demanding, and often not leave you with enough time for fitness. I always say that working any kind ofContinue reading "5 Easy Ways to Stay Lean and Toned"
Getting an Athlete Through an Injury—Top Five Tips
Most athletes will suffer an injury at some point in their sports career, but all obstacles can be overcome. We have all known someone going through a tough injury and trying to get back to their sport—could have been you, your favorite professional athlete, your daughter or son or your teammate. It is not easy.Continue reading "Getting an Athlete Through an Injury—Top Five Tips"