Posts Categorized: Health and Nutrition

What is Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction?

During pregnancy, a lot of different things happen to women’s bodies that don’t occur at any other time in their life and that men will never experience. One occurrence is that the pelvic bone alignment tends to become relaxed, and even stretchy, due to a hormone called Relaxin. A woman’s body releases this hormone so… Read more »

Osteoarthritis and Your Heart Health

Frequently my patients ask me about being able to manage heart health and osteoarthritis at the same time. Heart health is extremely important, but it can be struggle to keep up with, especially when paired with issues that may affect mobility. According to The American Heart Association, being physically active is essential in the prevention… Read more »

Making an Apple Watch Birthday Cake

Talking about baking the Apple Watch birthday cake, Dr. Grossfeld explains that she really only bakes once a year outside of an occasional batch of cookies and apple or cherry pie. I wouldn’t even come close to calling myself a baker. I also start with the mindset every year a couple days before Adam’s birthday that… Read more »

The Zika Virus: An Overview

Louisville orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stacie Grossfeld is very interested in learning more about the Zika virus. One important reason is that joint pain is one of the major symptoms of Zika. And in reading about Zika, Dr. Grossfeld created an informative PowerPoint presentation, the: Zika Virus Overview, to share so that others can also become informed about this… Read more »

Why is vitamin D good for you?

Vitamin D is an important vitamin for your body. This fat-soluble vitamin is found in fish oils and liver, and is sometimes added to foods as a supplement. You can also get vitamin D from exposure to the sun. There are many reasons why vitamin D is good for you. Here are 7 of them:… Read more »

Medical Apps

8 Medical Apps Recommended by Louisville Orthopedic Stacie Grossfeld MD Goodrix If you are looking for medical apps, Goodrix is ideal for those people taking multiple medications. This app allows users to input their medication information and it will organize and display the price of the medication available at different pharmacies in your area. This information allows users to… Read more »

Featuring Brooke Vernon, Louisville Fitness and Health Enthusiast

Brooke Vernon is a Louisville-based fitness and health enthusiast who inspires others through her dedication and passion. She is certified by the National Association of Sports Medicine (NASM). She also completed her TRX certification. She teaches Pure Barre classes and loves training for and running marathons. Due to all the work she does in the… Read more »

Sleep Quality and Athletes

Getting Enough Quality Sleep Proves A Major Part Of Good Athletic Conditioning According to Harvard Medical Professor Dr. Czeisler, sleep plays a fundamental role in improving athletic performance. As the director of Harvard’s Division of Sleep Medicine, Dr. Czeisler is sometimes called the “sleep doctor.” He consults various athletic teams all around the country and… Read more »

Kentucky orthopedic Dr. Stacie Grossfeld discusses Osteoporosis Prevention

Kentucky orthopedic gives info about Osteoporosis Prevention May is National Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Around 9 million U.S. adults have osteoporosis and about 48 million are suffering from low bone mass, based on the latest research presented at the National Osteoporosis Foundation’s Annual Meeting in Chicago. Kentucky orthopedic Dr. Stacie Grossfeld notes that suggestions to lower your risk… Read more »

Kentucky Orthopedic Explains Obesity, Arthritis and Knee Osteoarthritis as More than Just Wear and Tear

Why do obese people have a higher incidence of osteoarthritis compared to the non-obese population? The thought has been that the increased weight causes mechanical “wear and tear” on the articular cartilage, leading to arthritis. Research is now suggesting different reasons. An outstanding review article was published in the March, 2013 edition of the American… Read more »