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Is it SAFE to walk with Knee Arthritis?
I get asked these questions ALL the time. Is it safe to walk with knee arthritis? Am I going to make the arthritis worse the more I walk? What if I have pain when I walk? I’m going to answer these questions with data from a recent clinical study. The goal is to convince you that yes it is safe to walk with knee arthritis. No you are not going to make the arthritis worse, in fact quite the opposite, walking is likely protective against arthritis. And can you walk if you have p
Jeffrey Peng MD
Sep 5, 20234 min read


Two EASY Exercises to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
What if I told you that doing just two very easy exercises will help treat your plantar fasciitis? A recent randomized controlled trial compared a simple daily stretching regimen, again just 2 exercises, to 6 weeks of in-office physical therapy and found that the home stretching routine was just as good at minimizing pain, improving function, and restoring quality of life. I’m going to show you what these two exercises are and how you can use them to treat plantar fasciitis.
Jeffrey Peng MD
Aug 20, 20232 min read


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Exercises for Hip Arthritis and Hip Pain
Exercises: Half squats - 3 sets of 10, hold for 2-3 seconds Hamstring curls - 3 sets of 10, hold for 2-3 seconds Lying straight leg raise - 3 sets of 10, hold for 2-3 seconds Prone straight leg raise - 3 sets of 10, hold for 2-3 seconds Lying Hip abduction - 3 sets of 10, hold for 2-3 seconds Lying Hip adduction - 3 sets of 10, hold for 2-3 seconds Stretches: Hip flexor stretch - 30 seconds, increase to 60 seconds Seated rotation stretch - 30 seconds, increase to 60 seconds G
Jeffrey Peng MD
Mar 10, 20221 min read


Knee Arthritis Exercises
This video will review exercises for knee arthritis and knee pain. Exercise therapy is extremely important for those who suffer from knee arthritis. It can improve long term outcomes and decrease the risk for knee replacement surgery. This exercise program is designed to hit all the major muscles in the leg. People who have knee arthritis tend to also have a lot of muscle atrophy leading to muscle weakness. So it is very important to maintain this program a few times a week.
Jeffrey Peng MD
Mar 2, 20221 min read
Important topics in preventative health: exercise, nutrition, and sleep
Preventative health is an important aspect of medical care. Building healthy habits can promote longevity and prevent health decline.
Jeffrey Peng MD
Apr 16, 20212 min read


Exercise can help treat depression. Can it help prevent it?
Exercise is important for those suffering from depression. But can physical activity prevent the development of depression?
Jeffrey Peng MD
Jan 14, 20211 min read


Here's How Hard to Push Yourself While Exercising
We all know more exercise is better. But is moderate intensity or vigorous intensity “better”?
Jeffrey Peng MD
Nov 25, 20201 min read


Here's How Many Steps You Need Every Day to Maximize Health Benefits
Daily step counts are an easy indirect measure of physical activity. Here's how many steps you need every day to maximize health benefits.
Jeffrey Peng MD
Oct 26, 20204 min read
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