By Dr. Levi Harrison, # 1. Look in the mirror for 1 minute in the morning and laugh while loving and appreciating your body. #2. Drink more water…It does a body good! #3. Commit to your personal fitness/ wellness plan. #4. Make a short list of monthly fitness goals and review them…
By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon, Physician & Fitness Expert Aqua Zumba is a fun way to dance your way to health. It combines a combination of low impact aerobic dance and core strengthening movements in a swimming pool. The water alone will engender a sense of childhood joy and well-being. Aqua Zumba…
By D. Levi Harrison, MD Orthopedic Surgeon Author: The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self-Enhancement www.DrLeviHarrison.com Surgical risks of an orthopedic procedure should always be discussed at length with your surgeon. She or he must be aware that you understand and accept the risks of surgery. Remember when you are having an orthopedic…
As a practicing orthopedic surgeon, I treat many types of nerve compression syndromes. The most common nerve compression syndrome of the upper extremity is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The second most common nerve compression neuropathy of the upper extremity is Cubital Tunnel Syndrome. Many people have never heard of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome and this article will…
By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon Therabands: Therabands are an effective tool for a weight training program because it give the joints a respit from weight bearing activities while continuing to improve flexibility and range of motion. These bands also assist in maintaining the appropriate contractility of muscle fibers, ligaments and tendons. These resistance bands allow you…
Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery has been very effective in relieving persistent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome symptoms. There is an improvement in approximately 98% of all patients after Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery. This is consistently an excellent way to treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome which has failed to respond to conservative measures. I found in my practice that…
There are a variety of treatments used for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The initial treatment consist of the following in my practice. Splinting of the wrist. Anti-inflammatory medication. Temporary work restrictions. Acupuncture- I have found this to be very effective in my practice especially for gamers and individuals who do extensive keyboarding or use of…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is the most common compressive nerve problem in the upper extremity. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is compression of the median nerve at the wrist. There are over 490,000 cases each year in the United States. It affects 10% of the general population. It is important to know that there are many risk factors…
Here is a 45 min. safe and effective training routine for your hamstrings during cardio training. Let’s get moving! Exercise is life!
Today, we’ll be demonstrating exercises for you to do to prevent knee sprains. What is a knee sprain? A knee sprain’s an injury to one of the four ligaments of your knee, either the anterior cruciate ligament, the posterior cruciate ligament, the medial collateral ligament, or the lateral collateral ligament.
