Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS The influence of weather on human health has been a subject of interest for centuries, if not millennia. While anecdotal evidence has long suggested a correlation between weather patterns and orthopaedic symptoms, the
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Robert J. Snyder, MD It’s not often that I get to write about a sport that is as popular as pickleball. What's phenomenal about PBall is that you will find seniors playing the game with their great-grandkids, people from all
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Robert J. Snyder, MD Pickleball has gained significant popularity worldwide, combining elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, using a paddle and a perforated plastic ball. While it attracts players of all ages and skill levels, it is particularly appealing
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Andrew L. Martin, PsyD Have you ever been driving down the highway and suddenly thought, “I don’t remember the last few miles! How did I stay on the road!?” More than likely, you were thinking something like, “what am I
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS Patients who are preparing for cervical spine surgery have many important aspects of their life to consider, especially about their recovery period. My patients frequently bombard me with questions regarding day-of-surgery preparations and
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Jeffrey R. Carlson, MD, MBA, CPE, FAAOS It’s the beginning of another new year and like most of us, I tend to think of what I can do personally and professionally to challenge myself, to learn a new skill and
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Boyd W. Haynes III, MD What is Twalking? Twalking, the act of texting while walking, has become increasingly prevalent in our world. Everyone does it, right? While seemingly harmless, this behavior causes people to injure themselves often because, while texting and
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Andrew L. Martin, PsyD Disliking going to the doctor is pretty common. About one third of all adults have avoided doctor visits that they knew were necessary.1 About 25% of older adults report avoiding medical visits2. So why don’t we
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Andrew L. Martin, PsyD It’s always okay to ask someone if they are thinking about suicide. You won’t give them the idea, and it often leads to the person getting help. It will likely feel uncomfortable to ask. Suicide is
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Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD Musculoskeletal conditions significantly affect the quality of life for many of us and stress has long been recognized as contributing to and exacerbating musculoskeletal conditions. There is an intricate relationship between stress and musculoskeletal ailments
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