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A Long Interesting Ride
This will be my last blog, as I will be retiring from the practice of medicine on September 30, 2016. I am still trying to completely grasp the implications of packing up my stuff and walking away from my Foundry family, my patients, and a work lifestyle with which I have lived for over 35 years. This is the most difficult blog of all.
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How Sport-Culture Influences Fitness Activity
In recent years, the popularity and influence of sports has grown tremendously. According to one survey, Americans spend $10 billion on health and fitness products each year. We live in a world that appreciates sports and we want to do our best when it comes to the game. One of the benefits of living in […]
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Optimizing Recovery
Whether you are recovering from an injury or a surgery, most of us would like to return to our normal activities as soon as possible for a variety of reasons. Being injured can take a financial toll on families, force patients to miss crucial games or practices, or prevent us from enjoying that golf game over the weekend. There are many factors to consider when prognosticating when someone can return to work, sport or recreational activities. Demographics, lifestyle, type and severity of the injury, and compliance to rehabilitation protocols are all factors in how long it takes to recover from an injury or surgery. Some of these factors we can control and some we cannot. This blog will focus on the factors we can.
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