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GeezerJock Doc/Health
Get the answers to all your sports-related health questions from The GeezerJock Doc.
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Battling plantar fasciitis
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
Plantar fasciitis is a very common cause of heel pain in the athlete. The plantar fascia is a tough band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel bone to the base of the toes. The primary purpose of this fascia is to provide a strong base of support for the foot. The most common complaint of an individual who is suffering from plantar fasciitis is morning pain. People state that the first step they take in the morning is excruciatingly painful. This a.m. pain will often dissipate, but in some people it worsens as the day goes on. People who work or spend large parts of the day on their feet on hard surfaces often complain of increasing pain toward day's end. Repetitive pounding in worn shoes or shoes that do not provide much arch support can also be a cause of this pain. . . . keep reading...>>
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Tendon trouble
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
Dear GeezerJock Doc: I am 60 years old and have been swimming for the past 12 years. About a year ago, I started having pain in my right shoulder. An MRI showed tendonitis of the rotator cuff. I haven't been able to get rid of the problem. I stayed out of the pool for six weeks and I cut back my swimming time and took anti-inflammatories, to no avail. It doesn't hurt when I swim, but the next day I can feel it. Am I destined to have this forever? I love to swim! -- Jan Bartelt. Read on to see how the GeezerJock Doc believes that a combination of rest, stretching and weightlifting can alleviate the pain associated with tendonitis. . . . keep reading...>>
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A core question
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
Dear GeezerJock Doc: What are your thoughts on core strengthening for overall health? The GeezerJock Doc responds: That's a great question. Core strengthening is the new buzzword in nearly every sport. Which raises two key questions: What is the core? And how do we strengthen it? Most agree the core is the group of muscles that supports and surrounds your trunk and pelvis. Others believe the core also encompasses the muscles of the shoulders, chest and upper back. . . . keep reading...>>
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Menopause and exercise
By Micah Garb, M.D.
Micah Garb, M.D., discusses how research shows that exercise helps mitigate two potential side effects of menopause: osteoporosis and hot flashes. . . . keep reading...>>
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The HIP crowd
By Allan Tissenbaum
The GeezerJock Doc explains the differences between hip resurfacing vs. traditional hip replacement. . . . keep reading...>>
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Joint effort
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
The GeezerJock Doc discusses some of the various nontraditional therapies for osteoarthritis. The therapies explored include chondroitin, glucosamine and MSM. . . . keep reading...>>
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Dem Bones
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
The GeezerJock Doc (who is actually world champion Masters sprinter and orthopedic surgeon Allan Tissenbaum) discusses how exercise and diet can help stave off osteoporosis. . . . keep reading...>>
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A winter's tale
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
The GeezerJock Doc (who is actually world champion Masters sprinter Allan Tissenbaum, an orthopedic surgeon) offers advice on working out in the great outdoors during the winter. . . . keep reading...>>
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Pain in the hip
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
Dr. Allan Tissenbaum, an orthopedic surgeon and world champion Masters sprinter, is the GeezerJock Doc. In this installment he discusses the causes and cures of hip and groin pain. . . . keep reading...>>
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A pain in the shoulder
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
The GeezerJock Doc explains the ins and outs of shoulder pain, offering advice on what questions to ask your doctor; providing insight on SIS (subacromial inflammatory syndrome); and giving details on when an MRI is necessary. . . . keep reading...>>
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Back facts
By Allan Tissenbaum, M.D.
Almost everyone will suffer from back pain in his or her lifetime. To really understand the problem, we must review the structures that are involved that can cause the pain. . . . keep reading...>>
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