by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jun 8, 2012 | Health, Prevention, Sports Injuries
Spinal cord injuries associated with sports and recreation are increasing, in spite of our improved medical technology. Once again, prevention is where we are falling down, literally. Paralysis is tragic enough when it comes as part of a long-standing disease in later...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | May 17, 2012 | Exercise, Health, Sports Injuries, Weight Loss
Are you embarking on a new weight loss exercise program to redress the flab put on over years of sedentary living? Well, there are a few things you should be aware of right at the start. The human body was built for motion, and until the computer age changed the...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | May 11, 2012 | Diet, Exercise, Health
Are you in a hurry to get fit? Well, before you start jogging, there are a few things under the category of ‘tips for health’ you should know. Without question, jogging is the most popular form of exercise on the planet, because virtually everyone in...
by Peter G. Hanson, M.D. | Jan 23, 2012 | Ergonomics, Exercise, Pain control, Prevention, Sports Injuries
Talk about your pain-in-the-ankle! One of the more common complaints I see in my sports medicine practice is the ankle sprain. Just what is a sprained ankle? It is when one or more of the ankle ligaments is partially or fully torn. It usually is accompanied...
