AP News Quotes Dr. Neil ElAttrache: Tommy John surgery continues to save baseball careers 50 years after its debut: ‘Revolutionary’

Dr. ElAttrache weighs in on the value of the revolutionary procedure continues to have across baseball.   Article Link:  Tommy John surgery continues to save baseball careers 50 years after its debut: ‘Revolutionary’ | Fox News   It’s been nearly 50 years since one of the biggest advancements in sports medicine: Tommy John surgery. On Sept. 25,…

Becker’s Orthopedic Review Quotes Dr. Neal ElAttrache: Dr. Neal ElAttrache: Tommy John concept ‘hasn’t changed’ much over last 50 years

Leading Sports Medicine expert says the demands of pitchers evolved, so has the way orthopedic surgeons think about Tommy John surgery.   Article Link:  Dr. Neal ElAttrache: Tommy John concept ‘hasn’t changed’ much over last 50 years (beckersspine.com)   In September 1974, Frank Jobe, MD, performed the first Tommy John surgery, which is now one…

San Francisco Chronicle Quotes Dr. Clint Soppe: Post-surgery recovery outlook for 49ers’ Arik Armstead as detailed by a surgeon

Dr. Soppe weighs in on the 49ers Defensive Lineman’s prognosis after scheduled surgery to repair knee.   Article Link:  Post-surgery recovery outlook for 49ers’ Arik Armstead as detailed by a surgeon (msn.com) Post-surgery recovery outlook for 49ers’ Arik Armstead per a surgeon (sfchronicle.com)   On Feb. 13, two days after the 49ers’ 25-22 overtime loss…

Medical News Today Quotes Dr. Tracy Zaslow: Women may get more health benefits from regular exercise than men

Dr. Zaslow says “females exhibit greater vascular conductance and blood flow during exercise,” when compared to male counterparts.   Article Link: Exercise: Women may get more health benefits in less time than men (medicalnewstoday.com) Men and women who exercise regularly are less likely to die prematurely of any cause, including a cardiovascular event, compared to…

San Francisco Chronicle Quotes Dr. Kenneth Jung: Optimism for 49ers Linebacker Dre Greenlaw after Achilles Surgery

Dr. Jung opinion sought on potential speed of recovery after surgery for 49ers Linebacker.   Article Links:  Doctor gives optimistic outlook for 49ers’ Dre Greenlaw after surgery  sfchronicle.com)   Dre Greenlaw could play in the 2024 regular-season opener despite the San Francisco 49ers’ dynamic linebacker having suffered a torn left Achilles in the Super Bowl two weekends…

Medical News Today Quotes Dr. Tracy Zaslow: Running has limited benefits for weight loss, but it can help prevent weight gain

“Dr. Zaslow says balance of endurance and strength training is the right plan for best fitness results and benefits.   Article Link: Running has little effect on weight loss but has other health benefits (medicalnewstoday.com) What, specifically, is the correlation between running and weight loss? New research shows that running helps with weight loss –…

Peloton The Output Quotes Dr. Tracy Zaslow: How to Prevent Blisters During a Workout (and How to Treat Them When They Happen Anyway)

“Dr. Zaslow  weighs in on the most common blister resulting from friction during workouts and how to prevent them      Article Link: How to Treat and Prevent Blisters During Exercise | The Output by Peloton (onepeloton.com)   It’s the moment every athlete dreads: You’re in the groove, enjoying your workout, and suddenly, a blister…

Parade Online Quotes Dr. Michael Gerhardt: This Is Exactly How Much Water You Should Drink Every Day if You Want To Live to 100

Dr. Gerhardt says understanding the signs of dehydration and immediately consuming fluids can quickly counteract the early effects of dehydration.   Article Link:  The Amount of Water To Drink if You Want To Live to 100 – Parade   You may have heard that water is life-giving, but can it add years to your life? We…