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Speeding Up Your Daily Walk Could Have Big Benefits – The New York Times
“Activity tracker data is going to be better than self-reported data,” said Dr. Michael Fredericson, a sports physician at Stanford University, who was not involved in the study. “We know that people’s ability to self-report is flawed,” often because people don’t accurately remember how much exercise they did in a day or week.
Read moreHow To Tell The Difference Between Soreness And Injury After A Workout – HuffPost
" One red flag is swelling around a joint after a workout, according to Dr. Michael Fredericson, a sports medicine physician at Stanford Health Care." Any stiffness around joints in the knees, hips, ankles or lower back is also concerning, he said, while adding that stiffness around a muscle you worked out is normal. You should take notice if joint...
Read more5 Foam Rolling Exercises for Skeptics – The New York Times
"If you do decide to try foam rolling, Dr. Michael Fredericson, professor of sports medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine, suggested a stiff roller."
Read more6 Ways to Level Up Your Daily Walk – The New York Times
"A good set of insoles will help prevent something called overpronation, said Dr. Michael Fredericson, a professor of orthopedics at Stanford University. Pronation is when the foot rolls inward, usually caused by an arch that is not strong enough to properly support the body’s weight. Those with flatter feet are more likely to experience it. Products from brands like...
Read moreHow to Avoid (and Fix) a Bum Ankle – The New York Times
“The biggest reason people have recurrent ankle sprains is that they never do rehabilitation,” said Dr. Michael Fredericson, a sports physician at Stanford University.
Read moreThe Single Best Spartan-Approved Exercise to Prevent Knee Injuries – Spartan
One thing to be mindful of is not coming back to obstacle racing too soon after an injury without taking proper precautions. “Overuse injuries occur in the muscles and tendons and are probably more common in Spartan Racers,” says Dr. Michael Fredericson, Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the Stanford...
Read moreEXPLAINER: How figure skaters deliver quadruple jumps – AP News
" The drug, trimetazidine, is intended to help increase blood flow to the heart, which would typically help older people with heart disease, said Dr. Michael Fredericson of Stanford University’s School of Medicine. "
Read moreDon’t Work Out With Covid-19, at the Gym or Anywhere Else – Wall Street Journal
" Take three to four weeks to ease back to your previous activity levels, even if you’re in terrific shape and felt only mild symptoms, says Michael Fredericson, a sports-medicine physician at Stanford Health Care. "
Read moreThis Simple Piece of Equipment Could Elevate Your Workout – The New York Times
"High-impact activities like jump rope have been shown to provide a force that is high enough to build bone density. Compared to other, lower-impact exercises, “this is going to be much better for you in terms of building your bone density,” said Dr. Michael Fredericson, an orthopedic surgeon at Stanford University School of Medicine."
Read moreThe Pandemic of Work-From-Home Injuries – The New York Times
The typical pattern: In March, people thought they would work from home for just a couple of weeks, so it was no problem to work from the couch. Or perhaps their spouse or roommate, also working from home, claimed the one serviceable desk. At first they felt only mild discomfort. Then, gradually, the pain sharpened. This is most commonly...
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