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.
Saturday, March 31, 2018
6 Steps For Turning Setbacks Into Success
Here is 6 steps for turning setbacks into success. Read details HERE
Friday, March 30, 2018
Don't Work Harder, Prioritize Better
Morton Hansen, author of "Great At Work"gives his thoughts on prioritizing better to improve output rather than working harder. read details Here
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Match Your Exercise To Your Personality For Better Results
If you match your personality to your exercise routine you can improve results. Find out how HERE
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Exercising Into Old Age Can Improve Your Immune System
The immune system declines 2-3% a year after we mature. Exercise can delay the decline. Read details HERE
Monday, March 26, 2018
Meniscus Repair For Root Tears Is Most Economical
A cost effectiveness study of meniscus repair, meniscectomy, or nonoperative management for a meniscus root tear in a 55 year old person without arthritis showed repair with the lowest longitudinal costs. This approach decreased knee replacement needs long term. Read details HERE
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Can Coffee And Tea Actually Dehydrate You?
Coffee and tea are diuretics, but can they actually dehydrate you? Find out HERE
Saturday, March 24, 2018
Friday, March 23, 2018
Is Juice Healthy? Maybe Not
Juice seems like a great way to get nutrients, fluid etc., but maybe it is not all it is cracked up to be. Find out HERE
Thursday, March 22, 2018
What Can You Eat On 2018's Best Diet - The Mediterranean?
The Mediterranean Diet has been determined to be the best diet for 2018. What can you actually eat while on it and why does it work? Find out HERE
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Why Do We Get Sick With Season Changes?
Weather changes seem to increase the risk of getting sick. Is this actually true and why does it happen? Read details HERE
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
What Should You Eat For A Healthy Lunch?
Healthy lunch ideas for nutrition and weight control needs. Find great ideas HERE
Monday, March 19, 2018
What Is the Risk Of Tearing My ACL During Sports?
This British Journal of Sports Medicine study demonstrated a 1.5 injuries per 10,000 athletic exposures for females and 0.9 injuries per 10,000 athletic exposures. Read details HERE
Sunday, March 18, 2018
What Is The Best Diet Plan?
Is there a "best" diet plan for all people? Probably not. Many work for a variety of people. Find details HERE
Saturday, March 10, 2018
What Daylight Savings Does To Your Body?
The dreaded daylight savings day has come. What effect does it have on sleep and your health? See the answers HERE
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Do The Thing You Have Been Putting Off
How to get to that thing you keep putting off. Find help HERE
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
7 Moves To Strengthen Your Core
Core strengthening is critical for health and functioning best in sports and exercise. Find 7 key strengthening moves HERE
Monday, March 5, 2018
Are We Close To An Anti-Aging Pill
Studies have shown some promise for NAD as an anti-aging supplement. Read details HERE
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Hints From 5 Dietitians On Easy Nutrition Tweaks
5 Dietitians give their best nutrition tweak HERE. Take a look. They are easy
Friday, March 2, 2018
Thursday, March 1, 2018
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