Thanks to the pandemic lockdowns, restrictions, stress, and lifestyle disruption, many of us have fallen off the wagon in terms of our fitness and sports activities. Golf courses were closed, tennis courts locked, and beach access was limited. Sports and paddling clubs couldn’t meet, trails were off limits, and of course, gyms and fitness studios […]
While researching the issues surrounding this topic I came across an excellent article from Scientific American that is well worth reading in its entirety. The article, published in 2018, uses measles as an example, but the thoughts expressed are extremely relevant in today’s COVID19- and science-denying political climate. From(Dis)trust in Science: “While we can all […]
As a way to thank our patients and clients AND support the local economy, OrthoSport Hawaii would like to announce our monthly T-shirt Logo Raffle. Here are the rules: All patients / clients will receive a beautiful men’s or women’s cut OrthoSport T-shirt at end of their first visit (or next visit if already in […]
In our last installment we looked at the validity of medical claims based on the source of the claim, whether there is cited research, whether the research was published in a peer-reviewed journal, and whether the authors had any conflicts of interest. Let’s assume you are researching the effectiveness of drinking beet juice to improve your running. A friend shares a link to an article on Facebook. The article quotes and […]
Recently I’ve been receiving emails from well-meaning friends with links to articles touting this or that “cure” for COVID19. Unfortunately, these articles are often opinion pieces by bloggers or newsletter writers who want to chime in on rumors or anecdotes they’ve learned about online. When reading these types of articles or evaluating claims that “someone” posted on social media […]
Prior to the COVID19 outbreak, the average person may have never heard the term “evidence-based” but this term has been utilized in the medical field for decades. When we say that our clinical practice in physical therapy is evidence-based, we mean that the treatments, techniques, and clinical decisions we make are based on the best research and […]
Now that our Medical Fitness program has re-opened during our COVID19 restrictions, we can return to highlighting our amazing employees. The folks who work at OrthoSport Hawaii come from many different backgrounds, have a wealth of experience and knowledge to share, and love staying active while helping others improve their health and fitness. To schedule […]
There will always be times when you must take a break from your exercise routine. For many, the closure of gyms and cancellation of exercise classes during the COVID-19 pandemic has meant little ability to exercise in their normal routine. Some of you may have started walking or cycling outdoors recently and are interested in continuing and building on that. Here are […]
Update 4/8/2020: With new research affecting policy on a daily or weekly basis, it’s critical to stay on top of changing recommendations. Cloth or home-made face covers are now recommended when out in public. Surgical and N95 masks are not recommended, as they should be reserved for health-care workers treating sick patients and are in […]
Treating And Preventing Injuries MIDWEEK STAFF on March 4, 2020 at 10:54 am www.midweek.com/treating-preventing-injuries By THOMAS FASULO OrthoSport Hawai‘i Medical Fitness Director In 2009, Dr. Michael Turner started OrthoSport Hawaii as an outgrowth of his own passion for leading an active, healthy lifestyle. While Turner’s original intention was to operate strictly as a physical therapy […]
