Most people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to use numbers to quantify health and risk of disease. The American Heart Association encourages people to “know their numbers” referring to …
Read PostDiagnosis of Shin Splints The history of the event that triggered the pain is an important clue. A clinical assessment that includes gentle pressure on the shin area and a variety of special tests will be conducted by the physical …
Read PostExercise and Nutrition – A Healthy Foundation for Every Individual Treatment involves: 1. Prevention of compulsive dieting by working with a sports nutritionist. 2. Increasing the strength of muscles, ligaments, bones, and joints. 3. Be in a progressive exercise program …
Read PostYouth sports injuries have been on the rise for years, and baseball players are not immune to this trend. 1 in 5 players between the ages of 9 and 15 will have an injury each year. The good news is …
Read PostThe 4th of July is a time of celebration, and often times, our celebrations involve food. Whether it be a BBQ in the backyard or a picnic at the beach, here are some ideas to keep your meals fun, yet …
Read PostRecent research is showing that surgery might not be needed as often as we think. A large review estimates that 10% to 20% of surgeries might be unnecessary and that in some specialties such as cardiology and orthopedics, that number …
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