With the extreme heat we’ve had nationwide this summer, the start of training camps and team practices have an added precaution to consider besides injury prevention—heat stroke. This is a serious condition and even a life threatening condition that everyone—athletes,...
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Biking Rx for fun and fitness
My patients often ask what I recommend they purchase to improve their workout or exercise routines. A bicycle—stationary or free-wheeling—is always my response. As we age, we need to incorporate more non-weight bearing exercises that don’t take a toll on our joints. A...
OTRF newsletter features high school lacrosse changes, new pec tendon repair procedure and ditching sit-ups
The Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation’s (OTRF) Spring-Summer e-Newsletter, Active Bones, looks at an array of topics including changes in girls' and boys' high school lacrosse rules and equipment to help reduce injuries and a new...
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Staying the course nutritionally even while traveling this spring
In a recent report from Business Wire, more than 57 percent of Americans are planning to travel this spring and 37 percent are planning on traveling during Spring Break---an increase of 29 percent compared to 2021. This of course is the result of an ebbing pandemic...
Hinsdale Orthopaedics, IBJI physicians named to Castle Connolly 2022 Top Doctors list
Congratulations to all my partners named a Castle Connolly 2022 Top Doctor in orthopaedics. It is a noteworthy achievement and acknowledges our innovative and nationally renowned expertise and team approach to providing the highest level of patient care. Click to see...
OTRF CAATE-accredited athletic training residency program accepting applications until March 15
The application period is open for the 2022-2023 CAATE-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Teaching and Research Foundation's (OTRF) clinical athletic training residency program. The 13-month educational program enhances certified athletic trainers'...
Good luck David in your NFC wild card game against the Cardinals
My staff and I will be cheering for you and the Ram's offense to put a lot of points on the board to advance in the NFL playoffs!
Don’t drink caffeine for an energy boost—climb the stairs
Many people rely on caffeine for a morning or afternoon energy boost. However, researchers at the University of Georgia found a slow to moderate walk up and down stairs for ten minutes provides more energy than 50 milligrams of caffeine—about the same amount in a can...
Order matters when it comes to cardio, strength exercise routines
Regardless if you're moving your workout routines inside or starting a routine for the new year, you may want to change things up to get the most out of your weight training. According to the American Council on Exercise, the order in which you do cardio and strength...