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Plantar Fasciitis: Healing Up Your Heel Pain
In this video I discuss the muscles associated with plantar fasciitis, why people get this type of foot pain, and what you can do with respect to plantar fasciitis natural treatments. See the accompanying plantar fasciitis article here! Video Transcript Hey, this is Dr. Gangemi, and I’ve got a new Sock Doc video for you
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Male Estrogen Dominance
In this video I discuss the epidemic of male estrogen dominance. Many men who are converting testosterone into estrogen and losing their masculine characteristics. Many men are also consuming products that act like and increase estrogen in their body leading to male estrogen dominance. Learn how to increase your testosterone and decrease your estrogen levels
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Athletic Diet and Nutrition
In this video I discuss how your fitness diet should be personalized to suit your lifestyle and your aerobic vs. anaerobic training levels. Learn about the role of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as they relate to your training intensity. What you eat significantly affects your health and performance. While there are many popular athlete diet
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Running Pronation & Overpronation
Learn what running pronation and overpronation mean and how it impacts how you move. Overpronation is a symptom of another problem and is often associated with various injuries. Shoes and orthotics will not truly correct your overpronation. In this video, I explain how overpronation is a symptom indicating that the tibialis posterior muscle is functioning
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Aerobic Endurance & Dietary Fats
In this video I demonstrate an aerobic challenge type of manual muscle testing procedure. The patient in this video is (was) a vegan/vegetarian. He consumed very little dairy and no other animal products and therefore was suffering from what can be considered “aerobic deficiency”. Dietary fat is necessary for aerobic endurance; it helps to fuel
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Gluten Allergies
Is gluten really all that bad? Learn why gluten may be causing your health problems and why it’s often undiagnosed or incorrectly diagnosed. In this video I discuss wheat production processes called deamidation and hybridization, and how these affect many of the final wheat products commonly consumed today. These modified products can affect digestion and
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Overtraining in Athletes
Learn the causes of overtraining as well as the warning signs that are often present before you become injured or sick. In this video I discuss a variety of symptoms of overtraining syndrome. Look for symptoms of overtraining like joint aches, squinting, poor sleep, or dizziness when standing (orthostatic hypertension). Rest is an important component
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Asthma in Athletes
Asthma in athletes is a growing concern. Learn the reasons why athletes have trouble breathing, and what can be done about the problem. Though asthma is a lung symptom it is often not an actual lung cause. Asthma can be a symptom of a variety of causes such as under-functioning adrenal glands, immune system issues,
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No Stretching for Runners and all Athletes!
Learn why stretching can actually cause more harm than good. There’s no reason to static stretch especially if you’re concerned about performance or trying to heal up or prevent an injury. Stop stretching! Stretching for flexibility is a common practice for runners, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts at all levels, but it is a myth that
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Natural Movement
Learn why natural movement each and every day can significantly improve your health and fitness. Natural movement is how our bodies are intended to move. Prevent and heal injuries faster too by moving your body through functional movements. Movnat/Natural Movement is an active movement workout and a physical education system that incorporates the full range
Injury Treatment & Prevention Videos
The Sock Doc Videos offer a unique approach to injury treatment and prevention. Each video discusses common injuries athletes are either diagnosed with or areas where many often suffer weakness and pain. The videos will teach you how to assess the true cause of your injury rather than treat the symptoms as so many do (unsuccessfully). You’ll also learn how to help prevent your current injury from reoccurring, as well as other injuries that are often related, before they occur.