High Impact Means High Bone Density for Children
High impact activities like jumping and skipping has been shown to benefit bone health in adolescents. A ten minute school based intervention, provided twice a week for eight months, greatly improved bone and muscle strength in healthy teenagers when compared to regular warmups. Physiotherapist Ben Weeks said the warm-up, which included high intensity jumps and lunges of gradually increasing complexity and repetition, was specifically designed to stimulate skeletal growth. By the end of the study, students worked up to about 300 jumps per session.
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Hip Fracture
1 in 4 people will ultimately die from complications caused by a hip fracture. Each year in the United States, there are 350,000 hip fractures.
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Knee Replacement
Osteoarthritis is the main reason patients need to undergo knee replacement surgery. The major problem in this condition is that the cartilage on the surface of the bone of the joint, wears away.
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HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Hispanics are the nation’s largest minority group, and they are also the fastest growing group, accounting for about half of the growth in the U.S. population since 2000. Thus Hispanic healthcare is an increasing concern that a lot of doctors are focusing their attention onto.
The growth of the Hispanic population has not been accompanied by an improvement in Hispanic healthcare. Of particular concern is the quality of healthcare Hispanic women receive. There has been a steady increase in hip fractures in Hispanic women over the past twenty years. But it’s not only because there are more Hispanic women to suffer a fracture; it’s also because of inadequate health care for Hispanic women before and after menopause.
Celia Greenberg has a Latino heritage. She says her diet rarely contained any milk or other dairy products. “The only milk I drank was the little that was in my coffee. We ate very small quantities of cheeses and no yogurt at all.”
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ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN
Jumping off rooftops, running through burning buildings, crashing cars, it's all in a day's work for Jeff Gibson. "I did Batman movies, Robocop, Conspiracy Theory, War of the Worlds."
Some would call Hollywood stuntman, Jeff Gibson, a dare-devil adrenaline machine. In addition to performing life-threatening stunts as a livelihood, Jeff also skydives, races cars and scuba-dives. But, it wasn't on the movie set or on the race track that sparked Jeff's battle with excruciating back pain. It was a simple house chore.
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OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICATIONS
There’s been some confusion lately concerning several popular osteoporosis medications. Whom should they be prescribed to? Women with mild bone loss, or only those with serious cases of osteoporosis?
And can these medications actually cause fractures if used for too long a period of time?
This disease, osteoporosis, is a big problem. Thirty million women suffer from the disease that results from loss of bone density, and can result in a serious, even life-threatening bone fracture.
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VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION
No question, calcium provides a benefit to preventing fractures. But just how much Vitamin D should African American women be taking?
It is estimated that as many as 30% to 40% of older adults with hip fractures are Vitamin D insufficient. So, it’s possible older adults may benefit from supplemental Vitamin D, which helps get calcium into bones to make them strong.
“I’m not the kind of person who takes supplements. I thought what I was eating was enough,” says Beverley Riley.
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B12 FOLATE AND HIP FRACTURE
If you or someone you love has osteoporosis, or thinning of the bones, there’s a new approach to protecting your bones along with your overall health.
It involves taking a couple of vitamins each day!
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CAREGIVER CHALLENGES
42 year old Lauren Hirtes is facing the quintessential challenges of the sandwich generation. She is taking care of her father who has suffered several heart attacks and a stroke and is also caring for her daughter who is battling bipolar disorder and depression.
“He uses a cane, he’s very forgetful, I do have to help him with appointments, he’s no longer able to drive, so that reduces a lot of his independence and increases his dependence on me.”
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Osteoporosis Arthritis
Osteoarthritis affects over 20 million Americans. Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease results from physical changes in the joints. These joints are such as the shoulder; knee, hip or in this case, the hand.
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Shoulder Doctor Paramus, Bergen County NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
If you have sustained a shoulder injury and are seeking care from an experienced Shoulder Doctor in Bergen County NJ, turn to Roger G. Pollock, M.D. Dr. Pollock is a talented accredited professional, who specializes in advanced orthopaedic techniques of the shoulder.
Shoulder Specialist Paramus, Bergen County, NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
Bergen County residents should look no further for a shoulder specialist than Roger G. Pollock, M.D. in Paramus, NJ, for all of their shoulder needs. Dr. Pollock's distinguished career as a shoulder specialist has given him the experience needed to help his patients find lasting relief under his surgical care and help choose treatments that are suitable for each case.
Shoulder Pain Rotator Cuff Paramus, Bergen County NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
A problem with your rotator cuff can lead to serious pain and significant loss of shoulder function. In cases shoulder pain associated with a rotator cuff can be treated best with surgical repair. Dr. Roger G. Pollock has extensive experience in the treatment of rotator cuff disorders, employing arthroscopic techniques as well as open surgical techniques, depending on the type and size of the rotator cuff tear.
Shoulder Injury Paramus, Bergen County, NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
If a shoulder injury has limited your ability to work and play, you need to do seek help. In Paramus, New Jersey, Dr. Roger Pollock is a shoulder specialist who is well versed in all aspects of perhaps the most important joint in the body. Supported by caring individuals whose goal is to see you moving freely again, Dr. Pollock is best equipped to take care of you.
Shoulder Pain Paramus, Bergen County, NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
When the pain in your shoulder becomes too much to bear on your own, let Roger Pollock, M.D. help lighten the load. Dr. Pollock is a specialist in treating shoulder problems and knows how to get you back in motion again.
Dr. Roger G. Pollock Paramus, Bergen County NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
The shoulder is a part of our body that we use constantly, whether in ordinary life or in sports. It's not uncommon to find that you have pain in your shoulder, and it's not uncommon to feel concerned when the pain gets bad. Dr. Roger Pollock in Paramus, New Jersey has a wealth of knowledge and experience that is focused on the care of the shoulder, and the benefit of his expertise is easily accessible for those in New York and New Jersey.
Shoulder Surgery/ Shoulder Surgeon Bergen County, NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
Your shoulder plays a crucial role in the living of your everyday life. Entrusting yourself to someone for surgery is not something to be taken lightly. You want the most qualified and experienced surgeon possible for your shoulder problem. We want the best shoulder surgeon money can buy. Located in Paramus, Roger G. Pollock, MD is a specialist in shoulder injuries and repair.
Shoulder Replacement Paramus, Bergen County NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
If you have sustained a severe shoulder injury or have a shoulder worn down from years of hard work, a Shoulder Replacement may be the solution needed to add day to day shoulder comfort back into your life. Roger G. Pollock, MD is a fellowship-trained shoulder specialist, who has treated many patients with different types of shoulder arthritis and has performed hundreds of shoulder replacement surgeries.
Chronic Shoulder Pain Paramus, Bergen County NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New Jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
Many Americans experience some type of shoulder pain at some time in their lives. Although the majority of this pain is minor, some of it turns into chronic pain. If you are a victim of Chronic Shoulder Pain and live in Northern New Jersey, Roger G. Pollock, MD has years of experience in treating shoulder problems.
Shoulder Arthroscopy Paramus, Bergen County, NJ
Dr. Roger Pollock
Dr. Roger Pollock, M.D.
suite 202 One West Ridgewood Avenue
Paramus,
New jersey
07652
Call (888) 631-1911
Thanks to recent advancements in medical technology, shoulder surgery does not need to be as invasive as traditional open surgeries. Modern arthroscopy drastically reduces the amount of time needed to heal after surgery, and Roger G. Pollock, MD of Paramus, New Jersey is a respected arthroscopic shoulder surgeon serving New York and New Jersey.