Dooley Noted: 2/21/2015 I travel nearly every weekend these days. I run on high octane during my week and when I’m in seminar all weekend. I take my catharsis where I can get it. It’s usually in the TSA line. I’m discouraged from eating, drinking, speaking, writing, educating, or strength training. So, I breathe and process my week. Occasionally, I’m interrupted. It happened yesterday, on my way to Toronto. Two females were behind me, discussing … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/19/2015 I firmly believe that dissatisfaction drives contentment. I’m perfectly happy knowing I never quite have enough knowledge. It drives me to get more. The same goes for strength. Earlier this week, I had a barbell training session with my StrongFirst colleague and Catalyst SPORT trainer, Long Duong. Long has a very special presence and skill set. Since he is a former Marine, I assumed he might choose to yell at me like … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/18/2015 It’s the season for bitter cold weather. Many of us are uncomfortable in the cold. But a particular group of people are extremely uncomfortable in the hands and even in the feet. These people suffer from Reynaud’s phenomenon. Reynaud’s involves decreased perfusion of the distal digits, resulting in discomfort and color changes. (See below.) The phenomenon is rarely an indicator of serious disease. The mechanism of circulation loss is poorly understood My … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/17/2015 Sunday, I had a fascinating flying experience that reminded me about the boundaries of truth. Toronto was literally the coldest place on Earth that day. Flights were being canceled. Also, flights from the previous day were being rebooked onto Sunday, so the airport was full of disgruntled travelers. When everyone around me is disgruntled, my body and mind automatically do the reverse. As my flight was delayed, I tried to get on … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/14/15 I’m passionate about providing an education with my treatments. After all, doctor means teacher. But the problem is this. Most of my patients have several doctors. Their orthopedists say one thing. Their podiatrist says another. Their general practitioner day something entirely different. Then, add me. We get four experts with four different opinions. My patients express their frustration with the lack of congruency. Who do they believe? Who’s right? My job is … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/13/2015 Last week, I helped dissect many rotator cuffs. Our approach is typically a posterior one, since three of the four muscles are located in the back of the shoulder. As these muscles cuff themselves around the head of the humerus (aka: arm bone), they prevent anterior and inferior dislocation. If they become damaged, scar tissue may infiltrate the joint capsule, as well as the muscles themselves. I observed a glorious cadaver with … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/10/2015 I saw something disturbing at the airport. I watched as a young toddler was sprinting from her mother like an absolute Olympian. She was as fast as lightning. She squealed in absolute joy. She ran right up to me to share her smile of contentment. Then, she was off. I watched as she sprinted – because kids never jog. I watched her explore. I watched her fall. Kids aren’t afraid of failure, … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/9/2015 Yesterday, my mother and I were looking through decades of old photographs. I found these two pictures of me, seen below. I was 21. Do I look fit to you? I was a size 4, weighing in at 120 pounds. This is considered a healthy weight, if not slightly below average. I have warm, rosy cheeks and shiny, curly hair. I have muscles on a lean frame. I have a wide smile … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/8/2015 Yesterday, I watched my best friend get married. Most people aren’t lucky enough to have someone by their side since childhood. But Jill and I have been friends for 35 years. We made the tiny world of Haubstadt, Indiana, our playground. Our creativity never ceased. We played. We laughed. And ultimately, we supported each other. Jill is gorgeous, kind, smart, and funny. So suitors always find her. But I’ve seen Jill very … Read more
Dooley Noted: 2/7/2015 Yesterday, I had the honor of treating a very special gentleman. He tore a calf muscle while swimming laps. He was flabbergasted that he could so easily tear a muscle through a simple feat. But that swim was the last straw. As I attempted to move his hindfoot joints, they felt fused. I asked him if anyone had ever attempted to feel his ankle joints. Patient: “Never.” He was quickly offered crutches, … Read more