Understanding Knee Microfracturing

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The increasing popularity of knee microfracturing has many patients inquiring about this unique surgical procedure. Performed in order to salvage knees with severe arthritis, microfracturing involves tiny needle punctures in the surfaces of the three bones that make up the joint surfaces of the knee: the patella, the tibia, and the femur. As a result [...]

The Down Side of Right-Handedness

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It’s no secret that the majority of people are right-hand dominant. Just consider common phrases like “my right-hand man” or “I’d rather lose my right arm,” and you’ll realize the importance that most of us place on our right sides. How many of us favor the right? Nine out of 10. For the remaining 10% [...]

Should You Tape Like an Olympian?

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Called “the latest Olympic accessory,” millions of viewers became curious and enamored with the colorful Kinesio tape they saw spiraling and striping the bodies of their favorite Olympians. From volleyball players to track athletes and platform divers, this summer’s London venues were accessorized by this newly popularized tape. Taping in general is not new to [...]

Keep Limbs From Falling Asleep With These Easy Tips

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Body parts can fall asleep, even when you are wide awake. The strange feeling of getting out of your seat to find that your foot iss on pins and needles or the mild panic that strikes when you wake up in the middle of the night and cannot move your arm at all- losing feeling [...]

Texting and the Rise in Tendonitis of the Thumb

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If you spend time with me, one of the things that may surprise you is my phone. I do not have a fancy smartphone or even a Blackberry or other PDA. My phone is a 2005 model that hardly holds a charge and cannot send or receive texts. You may be thinking, why? After all, [...]

Sneaky but Dangerous Drug and Alcohol Trends

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According to a 2009 survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control, underage drinking is a major problem among U.S. teens. While some parents may laugh it off, thinking that “kids will be kids,” the unfortunate consequences of underage drinking include a long list of problems a parent would never wish on his or her [...]

Are You Sitting Down?

If you sit all day, every day, you aren’t alone; however, that fact does nothing to ensure that your body’s musculoskeletal system receives the workout that it needs. While the labor-intensive jobs once common in our society have given way to more sedentary responsibilities, the toll that sitting takes on our bodies may be worse [...]

Fallston, MD – Personal Physical Fitness Trainer

Physical Fitness Training with Dave – Serving Bel Air, Forest Hill & Fallston in Maryland Training with me can save you money! That’s right, by increasing your fitness and improving your wellness, you can realize big savings in your health care costs, your life insurance premiums, avoid days off work due to illness, improve your [...]