From basketball players to swimmers, there’s one pre-and-post-workout activity that every athlete has in common: stretching. For many experts, this form of exercise is considered a critical component of any intensive physical regimen. But why is stretching so important? And, how exactly does it work?
Dr. Van Thiel performed a live hip arthroscopy with a new system that allowed a moderator to be in one location, surgery in another location, and an audience across the country.
No matter what your health goals or physical limitations are, there are endless health benefits to swimming. If you’re suffering from arthritis, osteoporosis or any other issues affecting your joints, you will find swimming especially useful. With regular swimming exercise, you can avoid aggravating your joints and still build muscle definition.
You don’t have to be an athlete to experience patellofemoral pain or “runner’s knee”. In fact, anyone can experience symptoms of patellofemoral pain syndrome.
A very common source of shoulder pain, rotator cuff tears can happen over time or result from accidents or sports injuries. The kind of treatment necessary and recovery timeline depend on the extent of the damage inflicted and the severity of the symptoms.
