Ask Dr. Rick – January 2012 – CHODROMALACIA PATELLA
Chondromalacia patella, also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is technically a softening of the articular cartilage under the kneecap. It is the most common cause of knee pain. It is also known as anterior knee pain. Chondromalacia in general is a pathological term that means there is damage of the joint surface or cartilage. Chondromalacia [...]
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FOX 2 NOW – Dr. Lehman – Preventing Sore Muscles
New Year’s Day, the Sauna’s were filled with people trying to sweather toxins from the night before. Yesterday, many people went to the gym to get in shape. They just might end up sore. Orthoopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Lehman has some advice.
Winter Precautions
We just got our first winter storm with lots of ice and snow on the ground. That means sidewalks and street corner are going to be very slippery and the chances of you falling are very high. So what should you do in the case of an accident like a fall and you have an [...]
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Dr. Lehman is licensed in Missouri and California and actively treats track and field athletes worldwide and professional sports athletes from North America. He focuses on rehabilitation of knee, shoulder and elbow injuries. According to the St. Louis Business Journal, Lehman has "worked with pro football, hockey and baseball players as well as numerous Olympic atheletes, starting with Jackie Joyner-Kersee."
Dr. Lehman is currently on the Board of Directors of the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Youth Foundation, the medical director of Webster Surgery Center and the medical director of the U.S. Center for Sports Medicine. He is on the Board of Governors for theNational Hockey League and is on the St. Louis Sports Commission. His practice encompasses taking care of professional athletes at all levels and all sports, as well as Division college athletes.
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ACL reconstruction is surgery to replace the ligament in the center of your knee with a new ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) keeps your shin bone (tibia) in place. A tear of this ligament can cause your knee to give way during physical activity.
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Rose water is used in cosmetics for its sweet aroma, but also because it cleanses the skin and constricts the pores. As the gentlest of all cleansers, rose water is often used as toner for fair and dry skin.
It has excellent soothing effects, can improve the condition of dry and aging skin, as well as cleanse, purify and tone skin, reduce swelling and redness, assists in getting rid of black dots and so on. It can be applied to sensitive skin and can be used effectively as an aftershave lotion.
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Arthritis makes it very difficult for the individual to remain physically active. Many individuals who have arthritis also suffer from obesity, high cholesterol or have heart disease. Individuals with arthritis also become depressed and have fear of worsening symptoms. That's why it's important to get treated as soon as possible.
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