Beating the Heat - On and Off the Field Aug 14 04:02pm August is here. To me, especially back in my younger years, this has always meant that summer was winding down, coming to a close - a bummer. It also signals the beginning of something else, something fun - football season is around the corner.... Read more

Eye Q -- Keeping Your Eyes Healthy Jul 18 06:32am In my last blog entry I talked about your eyes as they relate to sports performance and shared some ideas in terms of improving your "sports vision" capabilities. But before you hit the ballfield, court, or links, there are some even more... Read more

Hand-Eye Coordination: Can You Improve It? Jul 11 06:34am Sports that involve hand-eye coordination require so much more than just seeing clearly. Having 20/20 vision certainly helps but that's just the beginning. The ability to concentrate is critical. Some players say that when they are "in the... Read more

Serena Cramps Up - And Wins! Jul 04 01:29am Hobbling on one leg, Serena Williams toughed it out to win her match at Wimbledon yesterday. It was pretty amazing to watch. She could hardly move but relied on brute power, tremendous anticipation, and unbelievable go-for-the-lines shotmaking. She... Read more

Your Bones and Joints Can Set Off Airport Metal Detectors Jun 14 06:39am Anyone who has been to an airport in the past few years has seen that security has certainly stepped up. There is no easy trip anymore.  If you've had a bone fracture that has required plates or screws, or hip or knee replacement, for... Read more

Are Your Workouts Tough Enough? Jun 05 06:39am In my last blog entry , I talked about the almost unbelievable training routines of Navy SEALS. It always amazes me how the body can adapt, even to superhuman demands. I do believe there are some lessons there for even us mere mortals.   Not... Read more

How Well Does Your Body Adapt to Tougher Workouts? Jun 02 12:45am Do you ever feel that life could be easier? That each day is a little harder? Life can, at times, be that way. There is a Navy SEAL saying (from their training programs) that goes "the only easy day was yeaterday." Although most of us do... Read more

Revision Joint Replacement Surgery - Trading Parts? May 17 08:49pm In my last blog entry , I mentioned that joint replacements don't always last a lifetime. This is especially true of (and predicted for) the rising number of younger patients (i.e. under 50) who are opting for a joint replacement surgery at... Read more

Joint Replacement - How Young is Too Young? May 12 07:11am We're seeing more and more younger patients needing joint replacement especially, in the knee and hip. In the past, it was those in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s who got new parts. Now it is not uncommon for those in their 50s, or even 40s, to... Read more

Parts Department: Hips, Knees and More May 04 10:39am We are wearing out. We are living longer, playing harder, and as a result more and more individuals are needing joint replacements - at younger and younger ages. The numbers are rising exponentially, especially with the aging baby boomer population.... Read more