Balancing Act: Your Body's GPS Mar 22 11:01am Even though we as humans have hardly evolved in hundreds of thousands of years, our bodies are pretty high tech. Most of you are probably aware that your body possesses an internal clock, one that allows you to internally have a sense of time,... Read more

Shoes Too Tight? Keep Your Feet Happy Feb 29 04:57pm It's pretty amazing that we all don't suffer with achy feet.  Leonardo Da Vinci, artist and engineer, said that "the human foot is a masterpiece of engineering and a work of art." According to The American Academy of Orthopaedic... Read more

Can You Dance for Fitness? Feb 21 02:51pm It's no secret of the dancers are among the greatest athletes out there, and they have some of the best bodies, as well. But can you get as fit as a dancer in your living room or den with one of the new interactive dance video games? If... Read more

The Muscle-Fat Connection Feb 15 11:00am Pumping iron to more efficiently and effectively shed pounds? Is that possible? Not only is it possible but I believe that weight training is as important for weight control as just about any other intervention you might consider. Successful,... Read more

Super Bowl: The Brady Boot Watch Jan 24 07:13pm When the New England Patriots Tom Brady was recently spotted with a walking boot on his right leg, reporters became less interested in his companion Gisele, and more focused on what role, if any, a possible injury would have on the upcoming Super... Read more

Building Strong Legs Oct 31 04:37pm In my last entry I talked about leg weakness and how common it is. I also said that much of the muscle loss associated with leg weakness is indeed preventable. Muscle can grow at any age, or in almost any situation if stimulated properly.... Read more

Got Legs? Oct 26 10:23am When a terrific movie, book or idea seems to gain buzz and momentum over time, it is said to have "legs." Staying power is implied by the term. Are your legs what they can be, or what they should be? Do they have good staying power? As an... Read more

Microfracture Surgery Recovery: Slow Down for Best Results Oct 13 08:20am In my last entry , I discussed microfracture surgery, a type of arthroscopic surgery performed most commonly in the knee, with the purpose of trying to regenerate or re-grow articular cartilage. Articular cartilage is the cushion or joint surface... Read more

Big Man Down - and Out Sep 22 10:21am Portland sports fans could not have been happy this week. The NBA's No. 1 draft pick is expected to miss the entire 2007-08 season because of a problem with this knee. Portland Trail Blazers brand new 7-foot-tall rookie center Greg Oden, in his... Read more

The Amish Workout Aug 25 08:14am The Amish are an interesting culture - a throwback to days and times long gone. Simple living, some might say "backwards." Yet in many ways, they may be light years ahead of many of us more "modern" types. The Amish were... Read more