Guest Blog by Physical Therapist, Ryan Smith. The AlterG is an exciting new rehabilitation tool that uses differential air pressure technology to allow an individual to stand, walk, and run at reduced body weight. Body weight can be controlled in 1% increments from full body weight down to 20%. Within the machine lies a treadmill […]
New Study Links BMI to Foot Pain
A new study has linked high BMI (Body Mass Index) to non-specific foot pain. The study, published in Obesity Reviews, reviewed and analyzed 25 scholarly papers on BMI, and the effect of weight loss on alleviating foot pain. The results showed a strong relationship between BMI and general foot pain, as well as chronic plantar […]
Book Review: “Confessions of a Surgeon” by Paul A. Ruggieri, MD
I just finished reading “Confessions of a Surgeon” by Dr. Paul A. Ruggieri. The book details Dr. Ruggieri’s impressions of life as a general surgeon. He beautifully illustrates the highs and lows of training, medical practice, and surgery. His experience resonated within me. I identified with the high level of perfection he demanded of himself and his frustration acknowledging […]
WWE Wrestler Evan Bourne Sustains Midfoot Fracture
WWE wrestler Evan Bourne sustained a midfoot fracture dislocation in a car accident last week. Midfoot fractures, otherwise known as LisFranc fracture dislocations, are career threatening injuries to athletes and heavy laborers alike, even when treated well. Bourne announced the injury on his own twitter account. One of the tweets read “Broken in 4 spots, […]
Study Finds Vitamin D Prevents Stress Fractures in Teen Girls
Recent research has shown that vitamin D intake can greatly reduce the risk of stress fractures in teen and preteen girls. Researchers studied over 6,700 girls from the ages of 9 to 15. They documented dairy, calcium, and vitamin D intake as well as the occurrence of stress fractures among the test group. The results […]