Any of you who have hung around a gym or fitness center and
lifted weights have probably heard the controversy regarding whether to do
heavier weights with fewer repetitions or less weight with more repetitions.
What's the difference anyway?
This one fits into the "if you weight long enough, things
that fall out of vogue will come... Read more
When first discussing becoming more physically active with
people, I sometimes incorrectly assume that he or she will know how much to
exercise- especially when it comes to cardiovascular fitness. Clearly, if one has never really participated
in sports or an exercise fitness program, the first piece of advice is - see your primary care... Read more
One of the most common problems patients have this time of year is exercise related injury. Recently, one patient, Ann R., as a New Years' resolution, vowed to go running at least three times per week to help lose weight. The training was going quite well, until she began to experience left knee pain both during and after running. She'd... Read more
One issue bound to be in the forefront of the upcoming elections is healthcare coverage. Over 47 million Americans are without health insurance. While many of these individuals are young, healthy, and may not think about the potential for ailing health, the reality is that anyone can fall ill, be injured, or need healthcare services in one... Read more
One of the most common problems seen in a primary care medical practice is low back pain. It accounts for more discomfort, lost work and productivity, and frustration for many patients than any other malady. Some think it is the price we, as humans, pay for walking upright. The lower back is a complex structure made of bone, muscles, connective... Read more
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