Monthly Archives: March 2012

One of the first signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS recommends […]READ MORE

One of the first physical signs people notice as they grow older is that one or both of their hips may start to ache. Although hip arthritis can cause significant pain, it does not always lead to surgery if it’s discovered in the early stages, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The AAOS […]READ MORE

Winter is on its way out – and so are our kids. As the weather improves the number of children playing – and getting injured – in a spring sport increases. In fact, over 10% of athletes under the age of 15 will be treated for a sports injury this season alone. The most common […]READ MORE

It is possible to speed your recovery and healing from surgery with healthy snacks and meals. Before you have surgery include the following foods in your diet to optimize your recovery: Protein –  Protein helps the body repair itself and fight infections. Choose lean sources like beans, fish, skinless poultry, soy, and nuts to stay […]READ MORE

Football is a high energy and high impact sport that favors athletes who have strength, speed, and agility. The foundation of football training is strength, speed, and agility. In order to help build stronger, better teams some coaches are turning to specialized strength and conditioning coaches for off- and pre-season programs. As more and more […]READ MORE

How much do you really want that steak? Are you willing to increase your risk of premature death? If that sounds harsh, check out the recent news on red meat. Eating any amount and any kind of red meat may significantly raise the risk of premature death, according to a study published in the Archives […]READ MORE

So you’ve come back from a doctor’s appointment with the news that you have high blood pressure. What’s your next step? Luckily, there are a variety of lifestyle changes you can make to help lower your blood pressure and avoid the series risks of the disease. Below are the best ways to manage and control […]READ MORE

Whether you’re a weekend warrior or an amateur athlete, it’s important to know how to prevent injury, and achieve optimal health and performance. Join our physical therapy experts and sports performance specialists, along with a comprehensive team of sports medicine specialists and surgeons, to discuss the importance of stretching and how to avoid sports injuries. […]READ MORE

How much do you really want that filet mignon? Are you willing to raise your risk of premature death? If that sounds overly harsh, you may want to check out the recent news on red meat. Eating any amount and any kind of red meat may significantly raise the risk of premature death, according to […]READ MORE

When you or a loved one is diagnosed with diabetes, it can be difficult to adjust to your new lifestyle. Nutrition requirements and  glucose monitoring can be overwhelming. That’s why our nutrition and weight loss team put together a list of five top tips for staying healthy when you have diabetes: Obtain a monitor to […]READ MORE