As I write this, we are deep in the grip of the Coronavirus and the societal response to this pandemic. When faced with quarantine, loss of work, and uncertainty we all look for some semblance of normalcy. And for many people that means getting in their daily exercise. This leads many people back to the […]
Piriformis syndrome is a rare problem that I have actually ended up seeing fairly regularly. That’s because I’m a surgeon specializing in sports medicine and hip disorders. So I see a lot of people diagnosed with labrum tears of the hip, and a certain percent of them are actually piriformis syndrome that was misdiagnosed as […]
One of the hardest things about getting in shape is simply finding the time to do it! Most of our lives are packed with activity from the time the alarm goes off until we drop into bed. Finding the time to drive across town and spend an hour at the gym can be nearly impossible. […]
Every one matures at different rates. Some people are in the best shape of their life in their 30s, 40s, or 50s. But sooner or later, we all notice that it becomes harder to add or keep muscle mass and strength. This is called sarcopenia, the normal loss of muscle with aging. But what causes […]
Parkinson’s disease affects over ten million people worldwide. And 60,000 new cases of Parkinson’s are diagnosed each year. And the search for more effective treatments progresses each year. But we often forget one of the oldest treatments available: Exercise. But many people worry about exercising with Parkinson’s and fear injury. Well, I’m here to tell […]
Most of us don’t have much success keeping a New Years Resolution. But making a S.M.A.R.T. Resolution can help your chances a lot!
Does cardio stop you from gaining muscle mass and strength? The science may surprise you!
Let me tell you about my knees. “Righty” likes to play sports, take long walks on the beach, and has no trouble with stairs. “Lefty” likes to complain. He makes noise when I squat, he doesn’t pull his weight in the gym, and he used to hurt all the time. Sound familiar? You probably have […]
What is trochanteric bursitis? Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of hip pain. Trochanteric bursitis is traditionally described as an inflammation of the bursa at the lateral side of the hip. Pain is usually over the bony point of the hip known as the greater trochanter. Most physicians will tell you that simply relieving the […]
Your shoulders are some of the most mobile joints you have. But with that freedom of motion comes a higher risk of injury. That’s why shoulder injuries are one of the most common problems treated by myself and other orthopedic surgeons. Which is why I’ve written this post, to help all of you in your […]