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Category: Exercise Tips

May 10, 2009

Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Tennis: Stabilizing the Shoulder. Part II of III

Last week, in part one of “Prevention of Shoulder Injuries in Tennis,” I presented the basics principles of strengthening the large muscles of the shoulder. This week will demonstrate how to stabilize the important scapula muscles and smaller muscles of the shoulder such as the rotator cuff.

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May 10, 2009

How to Start a Running Program

Runners are addicted to running for good reason. There is nothing like it!

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May 7, 2009

Treating and Preventing Eating Disorders in Athletes: Part 3

Eating disorders among athletes is not uncommon, especially in the female athlete. This is the third of three columns on this topic. Athletes with eating disorders need referral to a health care professional.

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May 7, 2009

Why Athletes are Susceptible to Eating Disorders: Part 1

Over the past several years I have worked with many young female athletes that have suffered from injuries often associated with low body fat and poor bone density such as repeated stress fractures. In certain sports such as running and gymnastics this can be devastating. One thought that comes to mind is whether or not the young female athlete may also have an eating disorder.

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May 7, 2009

Living With Diabetes: Definition, Causes, Treatment, and Exercise - Part 2

Exercise is a critical component of diabetes management. Studies show that pre-diabetics and type 2 diabetics can prevent or reverse their condition through diet and exercise. However, it is important that you do not jump into an extreme diet or exercise program without proper professional medical advice.

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May 7, 2009

Lung Disease, Exercise, and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has become the fourth leading cause of death and is one of the only major chronic diseases which has seen an increase in mortality rates. COPD includes emphysema, chronic bronchitis and asthma.

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May 7, 2009

Safely Return to Play after a Concussion

Concussions occur when a person’s brain is violently rocked back and forth inside of the skull because of a blow to the head or neck. Severe concussion, although rare, can lead to brain swelling, blood vessel damage, and even death. There are serious repercussions of early return following even a mild concussion due to the long term effects of multiple mild concussions.

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Apr 24, 2009

CHILDHOOD OBESITY EPIDEMIC Video Games Can Be Problem and Solution!

Last week, a mother from Old Forge asked me if I thought video games contribute to childhood obesity in this country. I told her that a recent study suggests that video games can be the problem and the solution!

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Mar 28, 2009

Post Exercise Muscle Soreness? Use Caffeine

Did you ever wonder how Lance Armstrong gets back on his bike at the Tour de France every day after several days of intense biking without time for recovery? How can he pedal another day? Aren’t his quads sore? Exercise enthusiasts often inquire about the best method to reduce muscle soreness following intensive training from lactic acid buildup.

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Mar 11, 2009

Exercise May Improve Breast Cancer Survival

A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association from Harvard now shows that regular exercise can actually improve the survival of patients with breast cancer.

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