Take some time this month to learn about cardiovascular disease (CVD) and how you can prevent it. CVD refers to diseases that affect the cardiovascular system, including heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CVD is the number one killer of men and women in the United States.
CONGRATULATIONS to our own David Hall (Pilates Director) and Doreen Hall (Director of Physical Therapy) for publishing an article in the Journal of Sports Science entitled “Climbing-Specific Fitness Profiles and Determinants of Performance in Youth Rock Climbers.”
February 2, 2019 is National Girls & Women in Sports Day! Our own Dr. Rebeccah Rodriguez will be speaking about nutrition at this amazing event sponsored by Athena Athlete at the Women’s Museum of California.
Our Urgent Care Director, Dr. Ken Anderson, was on the tennis courts at the 2018 Hawaii Open providing medical care to the tournament players! The men’s and women’s combined event was held at the Blaisdell Arena, December 21-23, 2018.
Take a look at this interview of Dr. Myers, who treats eating disorders for athletes and non-athletes alike. Interviewer Dr. Marianne Miller is an eating disorder therapist in the Scripps Ranch/Mira Mesa area of San Diego.
Thousands of athletes and everyday participants in winter sports are treated for injuries each year. Activities such as ice hockey, ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and snowmobiling cause common injuries of concussions, fractures, wrist sprains, broken legs, and damaged ACLs/MCLs.
HOW TO STAY SAFE
The risk of injuries can be reduced if participants properly prepare for their winter sport/activity by taking the following precautions:
Many of our providers volunteered at the Susan G. Komen® 3-Day Walk in San Diego on November 15-18. They were honored to provide medical care to the dedicated walkers along the 60-mile route!
Consider bringing a TOY to your next doctor’s visit or Pilates class! We’re a drop-off location for Marine Toys for Tots Foundation!
Our Pilates Wellness group hosted an amazing workshop on Pilates treatment for scoliosis and hypermobility! Thanks to Dr. Kirsten Roberts at APPI Health Group for her instruction!
Don’t let holiday eating damage your health and waistline – you CAN stay fit while celebrating! Here are some tips to keep in mind over the holidays and all year long.
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