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Exercise Builds Resilience. Can It Help Protect Against COVID?
New research shows yet another benefit of regular exercise
Apr 26, 20213 min read


Embiid is Back But His Rehab Isn't Over. What Can We Expect From Him Going Forward?
Embiid is back but the rust remains. This post explores his injury and rehab.
Apr 11, 20214 min read


What Does the LeBron James Injury Mean for the Lakers Title Run?
LeBron James loves overcoming challenges and he is setting himself up for another opportunity.
Apr 11, 20216 min read


What's Next for The Padres and Tatis Jr. After Receiving Positive MRI Results?
A physical therapists assessment of his short and long-term outlook
Apr 11, 20215 min read


The Secret to Staying Strong When You Are In a Cast or Sling
Exercise one side of the body to strengthen the other
Apr 11, 20213 min read


Why Does Surgery Not Work for Chronic Pain?
If you are using surgery to treat pain, you are likely missing the true issues.
Apr 3, 20214 min read


Become a Credible Hulk to Make Better Medical Decisions
How to determine what and who is credible in a sea of misinformation and biased opinions
Mar 12, 20213 min read


Healthcare is a Team Sport
I get the best outcomes when I partner with my patients
Mar 2, 20217 min read


I Never Thought I Would Be a Researcher
Saying yes to a career I never pursued is one of the best decisions of my life.
Feb 24, 20214 min read


Walking is More than a Gateway Exercise
The research is clear. Walking is an effective form of exercise for physical and mental health.
Feb 16, 20215 min read


Running Intensity, Not Shoes or Strike Pattern, Should be the Focus
What causes running-related injuries? What can be done to prevent them? The results may surprise you.
Feb 15, 20217 min read


You Don't Need to Keep Your Back Straight
Lifting with a rounded low back is not asking for a back injury.
Feb 12, 20213 min read


MRIs Often Cause More Harm than Benefit
The MRI is a great invention and can provide life-saving information, but it also leads to unnecessary harm and wastes billions of dollars.
Feb 2, 20214 min read


What is Pain? Even Clinicians Struggle to Answer the Question
Debunking four pain myths prevalent in healthcare and society.
Jan 31, 20217 min read


Your Body Does Not Need to be ‘Realigned’
One of the poor analogies floating around the internet and clinics of healthcare providers is “patients are like cars.”
Jan 31, 20214 min read


How to Make Better Clinical Decisions
We believe we make rational clinical decisions, but research is clear, rationality often falls short.
Jan 30, 202115 min read


Why Do Healthcare Providers Use Ineffective Treatments?
3 common components causing ineffective treatments and a solution
Jan 11, 20212 min read


9 Lessons Books Taught Me in 2020
Reflecting on my 2020 reading and planning for 2021
Jan 8, 20216 min read


Reflecting on 2020 and Looking Forward to 2021
How Aurelius, Frankl, Epictetus, Kahneman, Munger, and Keynes shaped my mindset and taught me valuable lessons
Dec 28, 20204 min read


Restoring the Lost Art of the Clinical Examination
We need to eliminate wasteful examinations and focus on the patient’s needs.
Dec 15, 20207 min read
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