Physical activity among aging adults can maintain bone health and decrease the risk of fractures. A study presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine’s Specialty Day suggests that physical activity and exercise early in life might be equally important.
+Continue ReadingThis post contains a transcript of the latest #socialortho tweetchat, where physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, and athletic trainers discussed a number of topics related to helping patients make long-term improvements rather than obtain quick fixes for illnesses and injuries.
+Continue ReadingChildhood obesity has tripled in recent decades. What can parents do to lead healthy lifestyles and demonstrate those lifestyles to their children?
+Continue ReadingA new study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine finds another negative consequence of cigarette smoking.
+Continue ReadingRegular exercise provides physical, mental, and emotional health benefits, but many of us claim to be too busy to exercise regularly. How can we find ways to make sure to exercise each day?
+Continue ReadingA new article in Sports Health shows that vitamin D deficiency is very common. Surprisingly, supplementation can improve health and athletic performance.
+Continue ReadingIs performing aerobic exercise for 60 minutes per day twice as beneficial for weight and fat loss than exercising 30 minutes per day?
+Continue ReadingInjuries from trampolines have been declining in recent years, but they can be catastrophic when they happen.
+Continue ReadingThe heat is expected to be as scorching as the action on the Ocean Course at Kiawah this week for the PGA Championship. What can spectators do to avoid heat illness?
+Continue ReadingTraveling overseas for a tournament or sports competition? Follow these simple tips for international travel, and be prepared for injuries and medical emergencies!
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C. David Geier Jr., M.D.
