Say What?
Sports quotes are a dime a dozen and have certainly entered into everyday application. As this issue honors the fascinating intersection neurosurgeons have with the world of sports, we have attempted a lighthearted project of …
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Hustle, Work, Think, Play: Sports & Neurosurgery
Why I Like Running Marathons
When I finished my residency and started my first job in practice, I was eager to spend more time running and to begin participating in races. I went online and joined a runner’s group that …
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Competitive Weightlifting and the Spine
When done correctly, weightlifting can help build muscle mass and strength, which can help stabilize the spine, improve posture and reduce back pain. When done incorrectly, it can worsen or cause back injuries. There is …
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Exercise for the Surgeon 8: Counteracting the Effect Surgery Takes on the Surgeon
As the exercises become more advanced, it is important to maintain good form. Form fatigue is a common source of injury and can decrease the effectiveness of the exercises. It is better to do fewer …
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The Years of Living Ambidextrously
I switched to my left hand to stay awake. Being a kinetic learner who needs to be engaged through active movement, sitting through a lecture was torture. Forced to be still, I would often be …
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The Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament: Team Building Through Competitive Sports
The Annual Neurosurgery Charity Softball Tournament (ANCST) represents one of the largest events in organized neurosurgery, involving over 600 neurosurgeons from 40 programs across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.3 While other events in …
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