Thoughts from the journey...

Resolution v. Evolution

Sherry McLaughlin — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 02:56:03 +0000

Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin January 1, XXXX. Fill in the date. I love the concept of a fresh start that was harbored at a young age by a non-negotiable date with my dad every year. I’m not sure [...]

The Joy of Driving a Station Wagon

Sherry McLaughlin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:34:23 +0000

To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children …to leave the world a better place …to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded. Ralph Waldo Emerson Becoming a physician is no small feat. Four years of pre-med undergraduate work, surviving the MCAT, four [...]

Patellofemoral Pain – Runner’s Knee 501

Sherry McLaughlin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:58:59 +0000

After a week hiatus due to the Thanksgiving holiday, I am back into blogging action. Today's post will wind up our look at the five most common running injuries, and we picked the best for last. Patellofemoral pain got it's nickname for obvious reasons. It is prevalent in runner's and information regarding its diagnosis, cause or [...]

Plantar Fasciitis 501

Sherry McLaughlin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:34:05 +0000

And then there were four... Plantar fasciitis is number four in the series on the top five running injuries, but certainly at the top of the list for many runners out there. When you climb out of bed in the morning and your first steps are plagued with excruciating heel pain, you just might have this problem. Here's [...]

How to Have an Open House

Sherry McLaughlin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:56:15 +0000

Let me live in my house by the side of the road, where the race of men go by; They are good, they are bad, they are weak, they are strong, Wise, foolish—so am I; Then why should I sit in the scorner’s seat, or hurl the cynic’s ban? Let me live in my house by the side of [...]

Sing a Song

Sherry McLaughlin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:35:48 +0000

“The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.” –Johann Sebastian Bach I’m a closet singer. You know, the kind of person who can really cut loose and get into the music—only in my car or an empty house. My dad, [...]

Achilles Tendonitis 501

Sherry McLaughlin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:20:06 +0000

I am kind of enjoying putting 501 at the end of my blog titles. I realize that is a weird way to start a blog, but at 5:30 in the morning anything can happen. Today I wanted to talk about an often very misunderstood problem, Achilles Tendonitis. This is #3 on the top 5 running injuries. Achilles [...]

Shin Splints 501

Sherry McLaughlin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:16:01 +0000

I just read a series of short articles on Active.com entitled Shin Splints 101 which contained some conventional thinking on this common running injury. I just wanted to contrast and compare ideas for evaluation, treatment and exercise based on our findings at the MIHP Think Tank. Are you ready for an advanced course on shin [...]

Plant a Tree

Sherry McLaughlin — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:34:05 +0000

And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the  running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything. –William Shakespeare “C’mon, Shei (my nickname)! Let’s go to Bordines!” The tone in his voice was unmistakable—and a sure sign that spring had sprung. The local nursery was calling his name [...]

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

Sherry McLaughlin — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:46:03 +0000

Iliotibial band friction syndrome is often described as an overuse injury that produces pain on the lateral knee. In fact, it is listed among the Big Five of running injuries, along with Achilles tendonitis, chondromalacia, plantar fasciitis and shin splints. Unfortunately, it is also often misunderstood. For instance, the quick fix for this injury (and many of [...]