Exercise and nutrition are often the first things that people think of when creating their health and fitness goals. And when it comes to injuries, it is common to blame things related to exercise or posture. However, in our experience as physical therapists, there is another factor we must not forget…
Dr. Michael Matthews is a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Podiatry Center. He specializes in sports medicine related injuries pertaining to the foot and ankle. Dr. Matthews was kind enough to share his expertise during this chat with Dr. Cohen. Enjoy!
What do all flight attendants include within their boarding announcements? What can we learn from this to help us in the most stressful of situations?
Our spines are designed for movement, and the structures in our lower back—especially our discs—require regular movement to receive optimal nutrition and blood flow. When we are sedentary, these essential processes are hindered, raising the risk of lower back pain, particularly if you’ve experienced it before.
What is regenerative medicine? What’s the deal with prolotherapy, PRP, or stem cells? Could having another steroid injection actually be a bad idea, and is there a benefit to treating areas outside of the source of pain? Check out the final interview of this season’s CHP Spotlight Interview series with Dr. Michael Auriemma of Regenerative Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to find out this and much more!
I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Coach Lisa, an accomplished and inspiring figure in the running community. As an experienced Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) certified coach, Lisa brings decades of personal and professional expertise to her work with runners of all levels. In our conversation, we explored the powerful relationship between physical therapists and running coaches, and how they can work together to help athletes reach their goals while staying injury-free.
