Move Forward

Move Forward

As a physician, I have many conversations with patients about their lifestyle and health habits.  I’ve realized that there are various reasons why people don’t want to work out these days.  But one of the main culprits is social media.  As the reach...

Psychology of Doping

Psychology of Doping

I first read this article expecting to see an unbiased look at the side effects both physically and mentally from taking steroids, but this was not their aim. Instead, these researchers were looking for different psychological tactics to get...

Running and Running form

Running and Running form

INTRO Hopefully my first blog helped you get some of your beginning stages in order and now your ready to move into some of the slightly more technical aspects of speed training. In this blog I’m going to be talking a little bit about...

Quinton Alston Jr Interview

Quinton Alston Jr Interview

Can you give us a quick intro on who you are and what you do ? I am Quinton Alston Jr., born in Philadelphia, PA and raised in Sicklerville, NJ. I played football at Timber Creek regional high school and then played Division 1A football at the...

Introduction to Speed Training

Introduction to Speed Training

Hello and welcome!!  This blog is going to be about training running and everything in between. Hopefully you’ll enjoy reading my thoughts and ideas and even engage in some discussion.  My contact information is attached please don’t hesitate to...

Sprinting Mechanics

Sprinting Mechanics

Though not every athlete is planning on competing in the 100 meter, short bursts of sprinting coupled with explosive starts make up a large portion of required skills in a multitude of sports. Whether coming off the line of scrimmage or attempting...

Thoughts from the End of the Bench

Thoughts from the End of the Bench

Welcome to the layman’s corner of the Athlete’s Rx Blog. You may be wondering what some random surgeon in California is doing writing on this site full of highly qualified experts. And to you I say, “Good question.” I have not extensively studied...