Missing something? Diagnosing, Treating and Recovering from Damaged or Deteriorated Knee Cartilage.
You have probably heard a friend or family member complain of pain from the friction of a “bone-on-bone” joint problem. But what’s behind this often-agonizing pain and what’s missing? In a word: cartilage. What is cartilage? Cartilage plays a critical role as a cushion and smooth surface that helps our joints glide as we […]
Sochi Slush: What we can learn from the less-than-Olympic snow conditions in Russia.
February 17, 2014 – With temps ranging from 50-60 degrees at the Winter Olympics, snow conditions have been difficult, and downright treacherous for many athletes. Believe it or not, spring skiing is around the corner in Colorado, and with those wonderful warm days will come some less than ideal conditions. So what can amateur athletes do to […]
Double knee replacement puts Littleton man back in the action after a 10-year hiatus.
Littleton, Colo. Jan. 31, 2014 – It’s never to late to revive a passion, and nobody knows that better than Littleton, Colo. resident Clink Brookhart. The 73-year-old had competed in triathlons for nearly 20 years before giving it up in 2002 at the age of 62. His bone-on-bone knee injuries made it too painful to compete […]
Health and Fitness New Years Resolutions
This year, as is often the case, two of the top five resolutions relate to fitness and health: #1 is to lose weight and #5 is to “stay fit and healthy.” Statistics show that only eight percent of us are successful in achieving our new years resolution, and a recent UK survey says that Friday Jan 24 will be “fail Friday” for many new years resolution makers […]
Ski boot pain rings…are you listening?
Ski season is in full swing and a long day on the slopes can be exhausting – in a good way. But your après ski pain should be limited to a little post-workout soreness, and not pain from your ski boots. Sometimes described as a good, firm handshake, a proper ski boot fit should provide three things: 1. Free toes2. […]
Looking at hip replacement from another angle.
A lot has changed in joint replacement in the past 10 years and I get a lot of questions about what makes a good candidate for hip replacement in particular. This week, I’m sharing answers to some of the most common questions about the latest in hip replacement including the anterior approach. When is it […]
Change up your exercise routine as the weather changes.
Change up your exercise routine as the weather changes. Being active means maintaining our fitness even when we can’t get outdoors, and changing temperatures give us a good excuse to switch up our exercise routine. Think of it as a chance to “cross train” and give your body a rest from some of your normal […]
Keep Your Swing Strong
Even though the first frost has come and gone, many of Colorado’s courses are still going strong. If you can get out a few more times this year, Littleton’s Arrowhead Golf Club tees up a generous schedule from March-November and at the Broadmoor Golf Courses, golf can be played all year long with occasional interruptions […]
Ski Season is Officially Underway in Colorado. Are you ready?
Skiing is a great winter activity, and because it uses all of our muscle groups, it makes for great exercise. As Coloradans we are blessed to have easy access to some of the world’s greatest skiing, and the first local resort is already open for the 2013-14 season. But the best snow is still to come, so […]
