Our muscles and joints take plenty of wear and tear over the course of our lives, so it’s no wonder that the older a person gets, the more likely they are to experience pain in one or more of their body parts. When a condition sets in, this is categorized as newly-onset widespread pain, and […]
Parent Pain Linked To Chronic Aches in Children
New research suggests that children may be more likely to develop ongoing pain if one of their parents complains of constant pain. “Children are careful observers of everything that we do as parents, and how we respond to our pain and to their pain is no different, said psychologist Anna Wilson, who led the study. […]
Would You Trust A Doctor Who Pays For Twitter Followers?
The above question was posed on another site, and the author answered the question by saying our Twitter presence is made up by three factors: Who we actually are How we choose to present ourselves in the public space How others represent us The first two points are arguably the most important, and they are […]
Preventing Ankle Injuries While Skiing
As with any athletic activity, your feet play a critical role in keeping you upright and balanced. Skiing puts a lot of pressure on your feet and ankles as your turn and stop, so it’s no surprise that we see a handful of skiers on our operating table every year. Below, we share some tips […]
The Importance of Functional Movement Screens
The following post is a guest blog by Max Lipset, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in Minneapolis. He is an owner and conditioning coach at Kaizen Coaching, which provides strength and conditioning for student athletes and their families in the Twin Cities. What is FMS? Functional Movement Screens (FMS) are becoming more popular in […]