Ask The Doctor Radio Show – KFNS February 03, 2012
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A Short Guide to ACL Injuries
Did you know there was a time when an ACL injury mean the end of an athletes career? Not so anymore. It will end your season, but the surgery is so reliable that with the proper rehab you can be back on the field in about ten months. Whether you injure your ACL playing sports or [...]
FOX 2 NOW – Dr. Lehman – Cracking Your Knuckles
Dr. Lehman – Cracking Your Knuckles
FOX 2 NOW – Dr. Lehman – Could Yoga Be Bad For You?
watch this video Is Yoga bad for you? This centuries old practice is coming under fire. Some critics say it’s dangerous and could cause injuries. Orthopedic Surgeion Dr. Richard Lehman from the U.S. Center for Sports Medicine in Kirkwood talks about the growing controversy.
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 [...]
Alex Rodriquez Undergoes Pioneering Knee Treatment
After the recommendation by his friend Kobe Bryant, Alex Rodriquez of the New York Yankees flew to Germany to undergo a new knee surgery treatment known as Orthokine. What Is Orthokine? Orthokine is a therapy much like platelet-rich plasma in that both procedures draw blood from the athlete and then re-inject it back after treating [...]
January 2012 Medical Tip
Every month I share a medical tip. This year I’m going to expand on each. Here’s January’s. Limit Simple Sugars Your body breaks down simple carbohydrates or simple sugars quickly and absorb them into the bloodstream to provide a quick jolt of energy. The problem is theses simple sugars don’t carry any essential minerals or [...]