Dr. Christopher Bell, MD

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What is the TRX?

TRX is a great, functional home gym apparatus that works with your own bodyweight. It is kind of

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How do I deal with plantar fasciitis?

Plantar fasciitis can be a lengthy and frustrating injury to deal with. There are different

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How can I stay injury-free while training for a marathon?

The key is to take it slow and gradually increase! A lot of people tend to overreach and wind up

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When should I have my iron level checked?

There's some controversy to this. If the iron is so low that you are anemic, then it can

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What is the CrossFit exercise program?

Crossfit is a great fitness trend along the same lines as P90x, but more in a group setting. It

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Is P90X safe for someone who’s new to exercise?

P90x is a great program; we have a lot of family members, friends, and patients who have had

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What treatments are available for shoulder calcification?

I will assume that by "shoulder calcification" the questioner is asking about rotator cuff

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Why do healthy people faint after exercising?

The answer to this question is actually very interesting. When people are involved in high

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Can training for a marathon actually damage your bones and joints?

There is NO research data that shows running leads to arthritis. In fact, there is a recently

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Does everyone with type 2 diabetes make too little insulin?

No, in fact most people with type 2 diabetes make a lot more insulin than normal. The problem in... Full Answer

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What is medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury?

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is a knee ligament that joins the lower end of the femur... Full Answer

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What is Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease?

Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease is an overuse injury seen mostly in young, active preteen boys.... Full Answer

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What is Osgood-Schlatter's disease?

Osgood-Schlatter's disease is a condition of inflammation and irritation at the site where the... Full Answer

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What antioxidant supplements should I take daily?

There have been no published research studies that show any benefit from taking antioxidant

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When can I go back to playing sports after a concussion?

This can be a complicated issue because it depends on your sport, the duration of symptoms

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