Research presented last week at the American College of Rheumatology suggests that regular running does not improve a person’s likelihood of developing osteoarthritis. In fact, it may prevent the condition. In an effort to determine causes of osteoarthritis onset in people of all ages, researchers at Baylor College of Medicine analyzed data from 2,683 participants […]
November 25 is Our Hearts To Your Soles 2014
We are only one week away from Our Hearts To Your Soles 2014, and we couldn’t be more excited! Volunteers have been lined up, the donations have started rolling in, and everyone is ready to get this great community event under way. For those of you who missed our initial post or our press release, […]
Patients Must Take Active Role in Treatment and Recovery
Each week, authors at MedPage Today ask a handful of doctors about a health topic in a column called Friday Feedback. Last Friday they discussed the changing sentiment of the phrase “patient responsibility.” You can check out what the doctors had to say before diving into Dr. Silverman’s take below. Old Phrase Not long ago […]
Calcaneus Fractures: The Problem With Avoiding Surgery
A reader recently sent me the following question when discussing calcaneus fractures and treatment. “Dr. Silverman, I had calcaneus fracture 5 months ago and my heel is somewhat deformed. In your opinion, how long should I wait to do the reconstruction operation or arthrodesis?” With so much pressure exerted on our heels on a daily basis, […]
Loud Noises May Cause Knee Injuries
An intriguing study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports suggests that car horns or a nearby shout have been linked to an increased risk of knee injury. For their study, researchers hooked 18 men and 18 women in their 20s up to a machine designed to capture leg spasm and […]
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