Shoulder Pain It is probably safe to say that virtually anyone who has been practicing high impact sports or worked out for more than two or three years has experienced … Continue reading →

Sports Medicine: Heavy weights make you bigger? Lighter weights get you define? The average beginning trainee knows that high repetitions (15 or more) are best for muscular endurance, but are … Continue reading →

Challenging Age Motivations for living healthy when becoming older One of the myth of aging is that as you get older, you naturally become more fragile. However, when we look … Continue reading →

Role of Posture in Athletic Performance Sports Medicine Naples At our orthopedic practice in Naples, we are aware and want to make sure athletes get the information they need in … Continue reading →

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction High impact sports like football always expose athletes to injuries. Unfortunately, joints like the knee end up suffering the most. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is … Continue reading →

Rotator Cuff Exercises After a Rotator Cuff Injury A Rotator Cuff Tale More than 25 years ago I started to weight train as a way to relief the tension I … Continue reading →

Sports Medicine Information: Is Cardiovascular Work Necessary? Myths Busted (Part 2) On our last post we talked about some of the different myths surrounding cardiovascular workout. Doctor Mead is always … Continue reading →

Sports Medicine Information: Is Cardiovascular Work Necessary? Myths Busted (Part 1) Some individuals with a well-defined interest in exercise view the need for and the benefits of aerobic training with … Continue reading →

Rotator Cuff Functionality Inside the Shoulder Muscle Structure Rotator cuff injuries are among the most common cases attended by orthopedic doctors like Doctor Mead. Being a flexible joint, the shoulder … Continue reading →

Rehabilitation After Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery Rehabilitation after surgery is as important as the surgery itself.  Patients that do not follow the strict protocol set forth by our Naples orthopedic … Continue reading →