Popular new events attracting runners and fitness lovers of all levels are obstacle course races and mud runs. These races can be extremely fun, but for a first timer they can present quite a challenge. Since they include a variety of activities during a single event, it will require more than just running to prepareRead more
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Check out Physician Owner Dr. Stubbs article on Swimmers Shoulder. For larger view, click on the picture below and go to page 13.
Summer is in full swing and that means one thing to all of us; it’s hot!!!! Temperatures and humidity are soaring, making it difficult to participate in outdoor activities. And that includes sports, recreation, and fitness. So if you are going to be active outside, know what to look for and more importantly how toRead more
Shoulder pain is a very common problem in the swimming athlete. The shoulder joint is so vulnerable to injury and problems during swimming because it is an inherently unstable joint and upper extremity force provides the vast majority of propulsion. As a result, swimmers are particularly prone to shoulder injuries. Injuries to the shoulder jointRead more
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital Physician Owner Dr. Jason Cormier discusses a new procedure that is changing the face locally of pituitary tumor removal. Check out the story in the link below: http://theind.com/article-23524-NO-BRAINER.html
Lafayette Surgical Specialty Hospital Physician Owner Dr. Malcolm Stubbs explains Plantar Fascitis in the June issue of Active Acadiana Magazine Check it out on page 13:
If you enjoy distance running and have had problems with heel pain, you likely have experienced a case of plantar fasciitis. It is estimated that 10% of all runners will deal with this problem at some time. The good news is that most cases will resolve in a few weeks. However, while present it canRead more
In the May issue of Active Acadiana Magazine Dr. Malcolm Stubbs explains Muscle Cramps and how they can be prevented! Check out the Article on Page 11:
Most of us have experienced a muscle cramp or a “Charley Horse” at one time or another. They can be very bothersome because not only do they hurt but a bad one can put you on the sideline? So what are they and how can they be treated and prevented? A cramp is an involuntaryRead more