Dirk Diefendorf, M.D.

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02/28/2023

Sharing some great information about bone health

01/31/2023

Limit your risk of falling!

Try these drills to help master how to slow down, stop and stay balanced.

12/15/2019

Serra High School vs. Corona del Mar High School playing for the CIF 1-A Football State Championship tonight in Norwalk, California! Go Padres!

01/02/2019

Happy New Year! May 2019 be full of happiness and good health!
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05/08/2018

Worried about Osteoporosis? This study discusses the effects of high-intensity weightlifting and exercise on remineralizing your bone. This is a great (although somewhat technical) article about some current research. Always consult your personal physician before undertaking a new exercise program to make sure it is safe for you!

BMD increases with high-intensity weightlifting, and found safe

03/19/2018

The AAOS announces new Public Service Ad on preventing overuse injuries in partnership with the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine. http://bit.ly/2GkY2Fc

03/09/2018

Important information about the benefits of reducing our sodium intake...
"an expert team reported last year in The New England Journal of Medicine that an average reduction of just 400 milligrams of sodium a day could save 28,000 lives and $7 billion in health care costs a year"!

Excess sodium is responsible for most cases of hypertension, a leading risk factor for heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure.

02/22/2018

Serra High School's victory over Cajon High School at the CIF D2-AA State Football Championship 2017! Congratulations on another great season Padres!

01/29/2018

Wearable fitness trackers are increasingly popular...but how accurate are they?

A study of seven popular fitness trackers found they are generally good at measuring heart rate, but may mislead consumers about how many calories they have burned.

01/09/2018

Preparations for youth baseball and softball seasons are underway! Here is a link for parents, coaches and players with some great information and guidelines for preventing overuse injuries.

The most common baseball injuries are mild soft tissue injuries, such as muscle pulls (strains), ligament injuries (sprains), cuts, and contusions (bruises). The repetitive nature of the sport can also cause overuse injuries to the shoulder and elbow.

01/02/2018

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2018!