It can often be difficult to find time to exercise. Circuit Training and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) are two options that include aerobic and strength training components and can be completed in a short amount of time. When performed correctly, both can have benefits for cardiovascular and metabolic health. However, performing intense exercise with poor form or technique ...

With the start of another school year comes the beginning of the fall sports season. Keeping your children injury-free may or may not be on your mind, but either way it shouldn’t be something you worry about. The benefits of physical activity far outweigh its potential risks. According to the CDC, more than half of all sports injuries in children are preventable. The best ways to ...

For many of us, summer is the time to finally get outdoors, whether you enjoy hiking, biking, or basking in the warm weather. But all that time outside increases our exposure to ticks, and the diseases that they carry. As a pediatric rheumatologist, I often get asked how to prevent and treat Lyme disease. Here’s what you need to know to protect your family this summer.Lyme disease is an ...

Every now and again, I will see a patient in my office that had surgery for scoliosis in the 1970s and 1980s. As we talk about their spine, the conversation inevitably touches on their hospital course at the time of their surgery: several weeks in the hospital, a body cast, maybe some traction and months until they felt back to themselves. The stories are interesting because that ...

Are you looking for a low-impact cardiovascular exercise that people of all ages can enjoy? Consider cycling! Cycling does not put a lot of load on your joints or involve any cutting or pivoting such as in tennis. You also have options — you can ride outside and enjoy nature or use a stationary bike in the convenience of your own home.Cycling is completely modifiable — you can choose to ...

The iliotibial band (ITB) is a dense fascia extension of the gluteus maximus and tensor fascia lata muscles extending from the hip to the lateral (or outside aspect of the) knee. Additionally, it connects to the knee cap and quadriceps muscles. ITB syndrome is classically thought of as pain resulting from overuse and friction of the ITB against the lateral femoral condyle at the knee. ...

For a parent, there can be a lot of anxiety when your child gets hurt and you don’t know what to do. As a sports medicine physician and parent who has covered many sporting events from the sidelines, and has been the medical director and team physician of high school and college athletic teams, here’s some advice on how to approach the situation.Being prepared is the first step. Prior ...