by Dr Peggy | Feb 18, 2011 | Exercise and Fitness
In recent posts, I have shared information on the troubling problem, for many athletes, of Shin Splints. If you are not familiar with this painful injury, Shin Splints are essentially an exercise-induced form of lower leg pain common among athletes. The pain is...
by Dr Peggy | Feb 11, 2011 | Exercise and Fitness, Wellness and Self Care
During my many adventures as an athlete, I have experienced injuries of all kinds. Most every athlete will suffer from an injury at some point in their career and every athlete will agree with me when I say that being injured is never fun. Athletic injuries are...
by Dr Peggy | Jan 31, 2011 | Exercise and Fitness
When patients come into my office with shin or foot pain and I start talking to them about the function of their pelvic musculature including their gluteal or butt muscles, it often leads to confusion. They wonder why I’m asking about their butt when it’s their...
by Dr Peggy | Jan 28, 2011 | Exercise and Fitness, Wellness and Self Care
“You MUST keep moving as you get older to keep moving as you get older” “Move it or lose it” These are things that I say to patients in my practice every day. Many people wonder why they are hurting and then...
by Dr Peggy | Jan 24, 2011 | Exercise and Fitness, Wellness and Self Care
It’s a cold and snowy morning here today. It looks beautiful but can wreak havoc on your health for several reasons. A few weeks ago we discussed the perils of snow shoveling which can increase your risk for sprain/strain of your muscles and joints (especially those...
by Dr Peggy | Jan 21, 2011 | Exercise and Fitness
For many beginner athletes the choice of footwear is all too often based on factors such as how much they cost, how pretty they are or even which celebrity has endorsed them. Many novice runners will go straight to the bargain table and look for the least...
