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Brain Trauma and ALS

New study draws a link between repetitive brain trauma and a neurological disorder. I believe there should be full disclosure about the long term effects of participation in sports that cause frequent mild brain trauma (football, boxing, etc). I understand it’s not a popular position to take…

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Helping out the Austin Sports Community

I have been busy lately folks. Lately, I have been helping out with Gilbert’s Gazelles, the Austin Waldorf  School volleyball team, and The Austin Distance Challenge Gilbert’s Gazelles I’ve recently met the guys over at Gilbert’s Gazelles. Gilbert, Michael, and Bernard have been very hospitable and…

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Iliotibial Band Syndrome (Knee Pain)

I’m seeing many new and returning patients with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) so I’m posting a little educational information about this problem. What is the iliotibial band? The iliotibial band (ITB) is a long thickened sheet of fascia that starts at the hip and extends…

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Tendinitis vs. Tendinosis

I have received a few questions regarding the difference between tendinitis and tendinosis lately. Tendinitis is an outdated term used to describe a recent injury to a tendon that results in inflammation (swelling) surrounding a tendon. Research has shown that commonly, there are no inflammatory…

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