Category Archives: Exercise

Heat Kills – Be Smart Outside – Don’t Drink More Water.

HEAT Alert! It’s going to be a scorcher this week in Washington. If we learned anything in the Army, and at the Heat Center of Excellence in Fort Benning, GA – HEAT KILLS. Be Smart out there. If you have to go out in the heat, be prepared. Remember — it’s generally NOT a hydrationContinueContinue reading “Heat Kills – Be Smart Outside – Don’t Drink More Water.”

Hamstring Injuries and Rehab

Hamstring Injuries are common, especially in sprinters, and weekend warriors doing sprints.  I myself am currently suffering though a mild hamstring tendinopathy.  How did it start?  Well, by sprinting.  Doing 200M sprints for time.  Nothing immediately afterwards, but by the next week, I had this ache in my “hips.”  Of course I was thinking gluteusContinueContinue reading “Hamstring Injuries and Rehab”

School Performance and Physical Activity

My kid is wearing a FitBit.  My wife never wore it and my daughter wanted to wear it.  Well, why not?  I’m so glad we did, because we as parents are learning tons about my daughter’s Sleep duration, and activity level.  Emily has always had some issues with sleep, and we’re working with her constantlyContinueContinue reading “School Performance and Physical Activity”

High Intensity Training for Middle Age People–Pro or Con

Just a quick note on my article in the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) Sideline Report.  We debate on the Pro and Con of HIT for Middle aged people.  Of course, I was the “Pro” argument.  My feelings are that if people enjoy it, is safe, and effective, why the heck not? Here’sContinueContinue reading “High Intensity Training for Middle Age People–Pro or Con”

CrossFit Injuries Part II- Shoulder

Shoulder Injuries in CrossFit Introduction In order to diagnose and direct management of a CrossFit athlete with a shoulder injury, the clinician must have an understanding of typical CrossFit movements. CrossFit include numerous exercises that involve the shoulder joint. Overhead squats, snatches, push presses, thrusters, and push jerks are common movements that place load onContinueContinue reading “CrossFit Injuries Part II- Shoulder”