Rick Wright, MD, the author of this blog, is a sports medicine physician at Washington University Orthopedics in St. Louis and the head team physician for the St. Louis Blues. He specializes in the treatment of sports-related injuries, and has special interests in knee ACL and revision ACL injuries, meniscus injuries, articular cartilage injuries of the knee, shoulder instability, rotator cuff disease, and total knee replacements. Your comments and feedback are encouraged.
Thursday, November 30, 2017
Sunday, November 26, 2017
What Food Duos Are The Healthiest?
Certain food pairings have more health benefits together than separately. Find the best examples HERE
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
One Healthy Thing Fitness Experts All Do On Thanksgiving
HERE is one tip nearly all fitness experts follow on Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 18, 2017
New Hypertension Thresholds: How To Lower BP
New lower thresholds have been set for hypertension requiring more people to potentially need treatment. Read HERE for different ways to lower your blood pressure
Friday, November 17, 2017
Thursday, November 16, 2017
New Reasons Drinking Coffee Is Healthy
Drinking coffee has been linked to a reduction in heart failure, stroke and heart disease by 5-8% for every cup you drink. Read details of these hard to believe findings HERE
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Cravings Can Derail The Diet. How To Fight Them
Dieting is hard and the cravings can get you off track. Find ways to combat them HERE
Friday, November 10, 2017
Dwelling On Failure May Be Ok
We have been taught to not dwell on failure, but it may improve your chance for success in a future similar situation. See Time's take HERE
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Does An ACL Tear Result In Arthritis
Studies have demonstrated a risk of arthritis following an ACL tear with or without a subsequent ACL reconstruction. We have found in the MARS (Multi-Center ACL Revision Study) cohort that 90% have a meniscus tear or arthritis. ~ 70% have both. HERE are some details regarding the risk.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Exercising In Groups May Be Best
This study demonstrates that exercising in groups may help mental and physical health. Read details HERE
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Daydreaming May Be A Sign Of Intelligence
Sorry to interrupt, but you may want to read about how daydreaming may be a sign of increased intelligence. Read Details HERE
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
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