Symptomatic Progression of Asymptomatic Rotator Cuff Tears
A recent study from the major orthopedic journal investigated the progression of painful rotator cuff tendon tears. I have excerpted a portion of the article below. This is a question that I am frequently asked [...]
Lateral Epicondylitis Tennis Elbow
Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is a commonly encountered problem in orthopedic practice. Problem Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) is an overuse injury involving the extensor muscles that originate on the (outer elbow) lateral epicondylar [...]
Tai Chi Exercise Reduces Knee Osteoarthritis Pain in the Elderly
Researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine have determined that patients over 65 years of age with knee osteoarthritis (OA) who engage in regular Tai Chi exercise improve physical function and experience less pain. Tai [...]
SLAP Lesions
Reference, adapted, with permission, from one of the best shoulder sites on the web, www.shoulderdoc.co.uk. What is a SLAP lesion? The shoulder is a ball-and-socket type of joint and is anatomically referred to as the [...]
Nutrient-Dense Diet May Reduce Risk for Low-Trauma Fracture
Since the recent post have been about calcium and vitamin D as it relates to bone health, I thought one more related article could not hurt. A nutrient-dense diet high in vegetables, fruit, and whole [...]
Calcium and Vitamin D
Previous postings have review the intake of calcium and vitamin D. Here is a summary of some of the recommendations.Calcium citrate (not calcium carbonate): 1000mg per dayCalcium carbonate will not be absorbed if you are [...]