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The Brain-Gut Connection

on Friday, 25 May 2012. Posted in Integrative Medicine

Why do we get butterflies in our stomach before a performance?

Why does indigestion produce nightmares?

Why are antidepressants now also being used for gastrointestinal ailments?

Frozen Shoulder

on Friday, 25 May 2012. Posted in Physical Therapy

Adhesive Capsulitis is one of the most frustrating diagnosis’ to deal with from an orthopedic physical therapy standpoint.  Throughout my twenty years in practice, when I see this prescription, I know that the patient and I are in for a truly hard rehab process that may wind up down so many paths….

The Eight Dimensions of Wellness

on Friday, 25 May 2012. Posted in Integrative Medicine

Wellness means overall well-being. It incorporates the mental, emotional, physical, occupational, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of a person's life. Each aspect of wellness can affect..

Smoking Revisited

on Friday, 25 May 2012. Posted in Integrative Medicine

I think by now we all know how bad cigarette smoke is for the US.  Many public health initiatives make it clear exactly how cigarette smoke affects so many systems of the body.  Smoking is a worldwide epidemic, and it is one of the main preventable causes of death and disability.  In the United States alone, smoking results in..

Jet lag (Trans-Meridian travel)

on Friday, 25 May 2012. Posted in Integrative Medicine

Jet lag is a sleep disorder that can be defined as a syndrome involving insomnia, irritability, headache or excessive daytime sleepiness, following travel across two or more time zones.  Travel fatigue is different and is associated..

Mike Tyson’s Training Routine PART ONE

on Friday, 25 May 2012. Posted in Sport Specific Training

First, you must understand that the grand scheme was all planned by the genius of the sweet science: Cus D’Amato. 

Cus had worked with so many fighters that, by the time he met Mike Tyson, his formula for making champions, particularly heavyweight champions, was already perfected.  All Cus needed was ..

The Unique Connection Between Bruce Lee and Cus D’Amato

on Wednesday, 11 April 2012. Posted in Sport Specific Training

When I think of Bruce Lee and Cus D’Amato, the first thing that comes to mind is how incredible their contributions are to the art and science of pugilism and mixed martial arts. Some might say that Cus D’Amato was one of the first boxing trainers to apply a system or method to the art of boxing that went way beyond the basics—dubbed  the “Peek-a-Boo” style.

PT's & PINS

on Friday, 23 March 2012. Posted in Physical Therapy

A diagnosis often missed by physical therapists and often slides under the radar is Posterior Interosseous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (PINS). Often the physical therapist (PT) receives a script from a specialist or primary care physician (PCP) and follows those directions to a "T". It is important for the...

Somatotyping – What Body Type Are You?

on Friday, 23 March 2012. Posted in Exercise Physiology

Success as an athlete comes from a combination of factors. One major factor of our athletic ability is our genetically based body type or the body build that we are born with. The three components of one's body build are...

Photo Gallery: Olympic & Professional Athletes

on Monday, 25 July 2011. Posted in Athletic Training, Sports Injuries, Sport Specific Training , Exercise Physiology , Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery featuring Scott Weiss working with Team USA at various international competitions including the Olympics and candids with various professional athletes.

Common Myths of Health & Exercise

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Exercise Physiology

1. You Will Burn More Fat And Calories If You Exercise At A Lower Intensity For A Longer Duration! VS. High Intensity for Shorter Durations!

Mythbuster: It is far more important to worry about total calories burned in an exercise session vs. what fuels you have burned. More exercise means more fat burned.

Fueling Up for A Triathlon

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Exercise Physiology

PROPER FUELING FOR THE LONG COURSE TRIATHALON

Race Week (7 days prior to the race)

Problems with Weight-Loss Products

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Exercise Physiology

Problems with Weight Loss Products

Good Manufacturing Practices

The FDA requires good manufacturing practices (GMPs) for all drugs. (GMP is sometimes written as “cGMP” for current good manufacturing practices.)

Thrower’s Top Ten Exercises

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

Diagnol D2 extension/flexion

Internal/external rotation at neutral and 90° of degrees of shoulder abduction

Running Form

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Sport Specific Training

Head Tilt How you hold your head is key to overall posture. This determines how efficiently you run. You should let your gaze guide you. Look ahead naturally and scan the horizon, don’t look down at your feet.

Creatine in Sport

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Nutrition

Creatine

Background Information

Creatine is an amino acid-like compound found in meat and fish. It is also synthesized in the liver from three amino acids (arginine, glycine, and methionine).

Gone to the Beach

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Integrative Medicine

With the summer months approaching, I can’t help but think of the nice weather, sunshine, and, of course, the beach. Millions of people flock to the beach each year for so many reasons, but do they ever really stop and think beyond relaxation and a nice tan? You might be surprised by the connection you actually make with the beach.

10 Tips For a Healthy Lifestyle Provided by USOC

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Integrative Medicine

10 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROVIDED BY USOC, 10 TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROVIDED BY USOC

1. Start the day with breakfast. You need to “fill your tank” after a long night without food.

2. Get Moving! Only 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day makes a big difference.

The Five Tibetan Rites

on Wednesday, 15 June 2011. Posted in Integrative Medicine

THE FIVE TIBETAN RITES