Archive for December, 2007
07Dec Mind over Body
An interesting article about your brain limiting you physical performance, "I’m Not Really Running, I’m Not Really Running..." "The first thing to know, said Dr. Benjamin Levine, an exercise researcher and a cardiology professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, is that no one really knows what limits human perfo
05Dec Physical Therapist Aids US Ski Team
A very nice profile of physical therapist, Betsy Baker of Everett, WA, who works with the US Ski and Snowboard teams. "Her training and own skiing experience allows her to advise the athletes on how to avoid injury by strengthening and preparing their bodies and in coaching proper technique." Many professional sports teams have PT's on staff, but i
05Dec Marketing Outlook: Hip Replacements
This CNN Money article outlines Stryker Corp's new strategy and product pipeline to expand the hip replacement market to younger and younger patients. Reminds me of cigarette companies marketing to children. Health analyst Ed Shenkan of Needham & Co points out: "At the same time, with people demanding knee and hip replacements at younger ages, we'r
02Dec Stark's Loophole
For those 3 or 4 readers that do not read both this blog and the Evidence in Motion blog, Larry Benz has written a thoughtful post. Forbes interviewed Congressman Fortney “Pete” Stark (D-Calif.) about the legislation which bears his name. "It gave every shyster and promoter a loophole," Stark now says. Read Larry's post. Lament physician self-r
