Just when you think you have seen every kind of pre- and post-race oddity, you are surprised by some new twist at an international competition. In this time of Thanksgiving, I am thankful that I have been able to finish every race I have started in other countries, despite crashes, dashes and frigid splashes. In…
Continue readingA verdict of $300,000 was rendered by a jury in Prince William County, Virginia for a 25-year-old man as the result of an exercise regimen that resulted in his hospitalization. The plaintiff was on active duty from the Navy and in good physical condition. At the Manassas World Gym, he was asked to try a…
Continue readingAs I have done for over 25 years, I run on Thanksgiving Day. I do so to raise money for a worthy charitable cause, because I am thankful that I can do so, and because my clients cannot. This year I took part in the Literacy Volunteers of Morris County and The Interfaith Food Pantry…
Continue readingDoug Landau had a Thallium Isotope Stress Test. You can see what a lab that performs these tests look like at heartsite. The MRI provides a very comprehensive evaluation of the heart, displaying the function, structure, blood flow, and coronary arteries. Standard stress tests, such as treadmill exercise tests, can indicate how well an individual’s…
Continue readingThe National Institutes of Health reported on “Preseason physical examination for the prevention of sports injuries,” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3906829 D. B. McKeag reported, “The importance of the preseason physical examination and preparticipation evaluation of sports candidates is highlighted because it constitutes one of the few occasions in which the physician can actively prevent sports injuries from occurring.…
Continue readingEvery year, more than 3.5 million children ages 14 and over receive medical treatment for sport-related injuries including falls, collisions, concussions, heat illness and overexertion, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. And more than 775,000 are treated in emergency rooms, reports the American College of Sports Medicine. What can be done to reduce…
Continue readingTriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau suggests there are several indicators to look for when selecting a Sports Medicine specialist. Sports medicine is not a certified medical specialty. You will not find a “Board Certified Sports Medicine Doctor” or “Board Certified Team Physician.” However doctors who have completed a CAQ (Certificate of Advanced Educational Specialization) are recognized by…
Continue readingTriathlonTrialLawyer Doug Landau’s doctor ordered a thallium stress test after recent difficulties breathing. The purpose of this procedure was to determine whether exercise causes a decreased blood flow to the heart muscle. If so, the doctors can determine whether the blood flow improves with rest. The testing also looks for disturbances in heart rhythm which…
Continue readingDate:Sunday, November 09, 2008 at 8:00 AM Venue:Rock Creek Park Address:Race begins between the FitzGerald Tennis Center and Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Washington, DC 20008 Brief Description: The 5K Race for Justice begins promptly at 8 am. Food and water will be available to participants before and after the race. Prizes will be awarded for: first…
Continue readingStatistics are important to sports fans. Sometime I think that baseball fans like the statistics more than the actual sport. Statistics are also important for Sports Medicine practitioners and active athletes. Tracking trends in injuries can help in the treatment and prevention of many common ailments. It is also important to track those risk factors…
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