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…
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.
By Dr. Levi Harrison Staying fit can be a challenge for many people even when they are well and injury free. To maintain our fitness levels it is imperative that we are committed and consistent in our exercise regimens. In my book, The Art of Fitness: A Journey to Self Enhancement, I dedicated two…
As an orthopedic surgeon, I treat many people each month who have ankle sprains of varying severity. This is a very common injury in all sports. I often treat this injury in football players, hockey players, runners, gymnasts and walkers. It is imperative to know that appropriate rehabilitation for this type of injury must have…
By Dr. Levi Harrison “Good Posture” is a basic tenet of “good health”! Poor posture decreases your ability to effectively breathe and oxygen is needed to sustain all organ systems of a healthy body. The lack of appropriate posture increases your risks for neck, shoulder and lower back pain and strains. inappropriate posture also…
By Dr. Levi Harrison Orthopedic Surgeon/ Fitness Expert in Los Angeles, CA Patients, athletes and clients are often asking about the best foods to eat before and after workouts. There is often significant confusion about this area. This compact article will give you a doctor’s perspective about the appropriate way to make healthy food…
