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.
Friday, November 30, 2018
Ligament Laxity Leads To Worse ACL Reconstruction Outcomes
I was involved with a recent MOON (Multi-center Orthopaedic Outcomes Network) study that demonstrates that patients with loose ligaments and hyperextension have worse results and more frequent graft failures. Read details HERE
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Whole Milk and Full Fat Yogurt May Be Best For You
Is whole milk fattening? Maybe it and full fat yogurt may be healthier. Read details HERE
Tuesday, November 27, 2018
How To Get Motivated After Thanksgiving
Feeling like you are in a rut after Thanks giving? Find some hints HERE on how to remotivate yourself for the push to the end of the year holidays.
Trouble Sleeping? Try Wearing Socks To Bed
If you are struggling with insomnia you may want to try wearing socks to bed. Read the science behind it HERE
Monday, November 26, 2018
What Are The Minimum Recommendations For Exercise? And Who Meets Them?
What are the minimum recommendations for weekly exercise and how much of the world meets it. Find details HERE
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Is Oatmeal Healthy?
Oatmeal is touted as a health food, but is it? Read the types and preparations that make it most healthy HERE
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Can A Healthy Heart Also Help Prevent Dementia?
Steps that decrease heart disease risk can also decrease risk of dementia. Find details HERE
Friday, November 23, 2018
What Kind Of Exercise Helps Mental Health Most?
Exercise helps mental health, but which type of exercise works best. Looks like it is team sports. Read details HERE
Thursday, November 22, 2018
At What Age Is Your Self Esteem Highest?
At what age is your self esteem highest? The answer may surprise you. Find details HERE
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
12 Things Mentally Strong People Do That Others Don't
Find 12 things mentally strong people do that others don't HERE
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Traveling For The Holidays? How To Minimize Jet Lag
If you are traveling for the holidays then you may be at risk for jet lag. HERE are some science based ways to beat it
Monday, November 19, 2018
Mental Health Improves With Exercise: Can You Do Too Much?
Exercise improves mental health, but is there decreasing benefit with more and more exercise? What is the amount that hits the sweet spot. Find your answers HERE
Monday, November 5, 2018
Exercising Helps Mental Health
Exercising helps mental health, but there is a limit. Moderate exercise is as good as marathon workouts--- so all things in moderation. Read details HERE
Saturday, November 3, 2018
What Is The Healthiest Non-Dairy Milk?
Non dairy milks continue to rise in popularity, but which is the healthiest -- almond?, coconut?, soy?-- find out HERE
Friday, November 2, 2018
Want To Be Happy? Don't Try So Hard
Want to be happy. Only 30% of us say we are happy. Trying to hard sets us up for failure and the feelings that accompany it. Maybe go easier on yourself and happiness will follow. Find details HERE
Thursday, November 1, 2018
No Upper Limit For Exercise Benefits
There was some belief that too much exercise can be harmful. A recent study by the Cleveland Clinic shows the longevity and mortality improvements from exercise diminish, but never top out with increasing exercise amounts. Read details HERE
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