(2074,8,'2019-06-17 09:49:19','2019-06-17 09:49:19','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-cozumel-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Cozumel Logo\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43\" />\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\" id=\"athletic-event\">November 27, 2011<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><strong >On November 27, 2011, after 27 years of competing in triathlons, I became an Ironman.</strong></p>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">In Cozumel, Mexico at 9:04:07 pm to be exact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>14 hrs, 4 mins and 7 sec earlier, at 7am, I began what was to be an epic day in my life. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. A physical and mental challenge like no other. And although I had trained countless hours to get my body physically prepared, the day was all about staying mentally focused If your mind got the better of you, the day would be over.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My day began at 4am, when I awoke to have breakfast. After getting to the transition area and re-checking my bike several times, I was ready to go. I then went down to the beach to begin the race with over 2300 swimmers (1700+ men and almost 600 women) from over 34 countries.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>It was a beautiful day; air temp about 80 degrees, clear skies and not a cloud in sight. Now, after all the months of training, my epic journey was about to begin.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-swim.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2011 Swim\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></span><br>\r\nAfter the starting gun went off, it was one big mad dash to the first turn. Fortunately, I am a strong swimmer, so I was towards the front of the pack. Nonetheless, there were arms, legs and bodies all around you. Sometimes even on top of you! It was a beautiful 2.4 mile swim in the 82 degree, crystal clear ocean water of the Yucatan Peninsula. You could see the bottom, which was over 30 feet down. Plus you could see lots of fish of all sizes and even the scuba divers (they were there \"just in case\"). Time went by quickly and one hour and one minute later, I was climbing the stairs out of the water.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2011 Bike\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></span><br>\r\nThen off to the transition (change tent) to get into bike clothing and hop on my bike for a 112 mile ride. It was three times around the Island. And although there weren\'t any hills, the back side of the island gets wind, so about 60 miles of the ride was into the wind. The air temp was now about 85 -87 degrees with no clouds in sight. You could see huge waves breaking (since we were right next to the beach), so we had a nice view. But the onshore winds never let up. At times we had to lean into the wind to keep upright. As I passed through town, twice on the bike and again twice on the run, I had my cheering squad there. Their passion and enthusiasm kept me going the whole race - big time.<br>\r\nHalfway through the bike I got my special needs bag from the volunteers, where I was able to reload with my own food (water I got from the aid stations). Here I was able to alleviate a potential major problem; about half an hour earlier, I had developed severe pain in my left foot. When I got off the bike I removed the left shoe support wedge (I have one in each shoe), which made the pain bearable. Fortunately I did not have any mechanical problems on the bike and best of all, no flats! When I was on the last nine miles, the skies darkened and then opened up with a torrential rain. It rained so hard, it was difficult to see the end of the bike (my bike shoes took two and a half days to dry out). After making it to the transition area and handing off my bike, it was into the change tent to put on running shoes and start the marathon.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-run.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2011 Run\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-60\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></span><br>\r\nWhen one leaves the tent, you cannot think marathon, since with over eight hours of working out, that would be too much to comprehend. No, instead, you focus on just going for a run. The foot pain that I had on the bike disappeared as soon as I started to run. There where puddles everywhere (it was still raining lightly) and my feet did get a bit wet. Then about three miles into the run there was a street crossing with the water about knee high. So at that point the puddles did not matter anymore and my socks and shoes were just soaked. I did develop a blister on my left foot under the shoe tongue, but did not let it bother me - at least until the race was over.<br>\r\nI just kept telling myself to keep running. I only walked through the aid stations for a quick sip of water or coke, to bite an orange (the gels I carried with me), or to get some ice to put under my hat or down my shirt. My mantra - just keep running; do not walk. It was a three lap run, so it was out and back 6 times. Tedious, but every time we would come back through town, the crowds where going wild along a two mile stretch (along with my cheering squad!).</p>\r\n<p>With each lap, it became more of a mental game to staying \"in it\". The third and final lap was the toughest mentally as well as physically; not only because of over 12 + hrs of working out, but it was dark out and still at least 82-84 degrees. It was \"Just Do It!\" time. So I just kept focusing on the next mile. And once I hit the final turnaround (only 4.4 miles to go), I knew that I had it.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2011 Finish2\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-59\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE FINISH</strong></span><br>\r\nAs I entered the final 50 meters leading to the finish line, a big smile came across my face. At this point I finally knew that I had accomplished what I had set out to do many months ago. I felt wonderful; no pain or exhaustion - only euphoria.</p>\r\n<p>As my coach told me, race day is all about crisis control. So when I crossed the finish line, after 27 years in the sport, the announcer said what I had not heard before: \"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</p>\r\n<p>After a moment or two of realization of what I had just accomplished it was time for food, water, and a post-race massage</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong></span><br>\r\n<strong id=\"athleticdoc\">The Athletic Doc<sup style=\"font-size: 14px;\">®</sup> and Ironman Finisher</strong></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish-2.jpg\" alt=\"2011 Cozumel\" title=\"2011 Cozumel\" width=\"160\" height=\"215\">\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.app.goo.gl/iYK2GiU2Wy4E6XNY2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2011 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a><br>\r\n<br>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n','Race Report 1st Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','92-revision-v1','','','2019-06-17 09:49:19','2019-06-17 09:49:19','',92,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/92-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2075,8,'2019-06-17 09:49:32','2019-06-17 09:49:32','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"220\" height=\"82\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-154\" /> \r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday June 29, 2014<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\nMy time was 13:32:36.  A new PR for me.\r\nFor the details, please read the story below.\r\nThank you\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING THERE</strong><br>\r\nIt started with a 12 hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt going via Dallas. There was 3 hour delay in Dallas so it took even longer. I thought that I had missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately I got through customs very quickly.  35 minutes from arriving at the game, I was not only able to get through customs but pick up my bags, take a bus to the train station, then re-book my ticket and make my train with 5 minutes to spare!  Of course being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions. Then a 3 hour train ride to Munich where I switched trains and then a four hour train ride to Klagenfurt, Austria.  The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular.\r\nThe next days were just getting settled in. Usually I\'m a very good sleeper but unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night. I tried to make up with this naps during the day.  Sunday would come all too quickly. \r\nThe rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo and having a chance to swim in the lake and then take a van ride around part of the biking course. When my bike did arrive (I had it shipped), I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.\r\n\r\nSaturday we checked in at the race which included leaving your bike and all your gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check in point I realized that I have left the number back in the hotel. In German I asked one of the check in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have a thing done. Not an easy thing to do as it was one a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number. As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (not an easy thing to do with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no. I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which and it said race director.  He said \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\".  And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the states sometimes so I gave my card told him to look me up. He said he would.\r\nAll’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY</strong><br>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. Breakfast is at four am and we leave for the race at 4:45am. It was about 58 degrees (heading into the 70\'s) and very clear and no signs of rain. It has rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. Got to the transition area and prepped my bike for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm. Since it was about a 500 meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake.\r\nAt the lake we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake.  It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were already go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros for had signed up to start early. I missed this sign up and at first I was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out it was a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group (it gets very jammed up at the beginning of the swim).\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my fourth Ironman. I was dedicating this race to two people.\r\nOn my left arm I had head initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr Jeff started me off in the wonderful world Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend and died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\nOn my right arm I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son.  He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong><br>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still was 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group,  I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to answer save a little energy at the beginning. Once I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with first group of only about 150 people there was plenty of room. In triathlons one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!).  When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can see or hear nothing\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end it got a little jammed up and I was not really  able  to  move ahead quickly or left or right. You just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I excited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me).  And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" />As one exits the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on.  We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back so the street was heavily lined with spectators. It was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight.  As usual I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. At the beginning this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake. As we left lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle and after that is where we started our first big hill climb.  At the traffic circle there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators. And in all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people probably 5 or6 deep on either side cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way. Going back was long downhill, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns which meant we had to slow down. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain.  As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up. There were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on along with a big loud speaker with a dj playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another dj play playing music over really big loud speakers. Then it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop.  As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. I suddenly felt a sharp sting in my left thigh this was under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a180 degree turn again (like at the beginning) so we hat to really slow down But this was good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on.  Occasionally at this point and other ones where there was an announcer I would hear \"and here is Peter from the United States\".  Always nice to hear to keep one going. My usual time is about 3hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins. I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs is where one can leave a bag that morning of anything they may want or need at that point. It is at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run.  I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. I also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.  When I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of the small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him.  He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you.  Take it home and clean it! It is yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop miles drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down.\r\nAll in all, it went well on the second loop.  The crowds were less due to the rain but there were, still crowds out there. At about mile 80 my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. \r\nMy second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain.\r\n It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\nIn town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly.\r\n\r\nGot off my bike in and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles.  Got my running shoes on and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nPS several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" />When one leaves transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say are running from here to there and play this mental games with yourself the whole way. It was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees but not too hot. Plus there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So therefore I would pass the finish line 4 times. In this area were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the end the first turn around about 4.5 miles out. I had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake the beginning of each loop, so although brief, it was a nice view. After only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races).  I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running).  This was very helpful as it took the stress of these two areas.  At this point everything was good and I had no pain.  As we passed through the finish line area (middle of the figure eight), we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small foot bridge and onto a small (in width) cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square. People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people. It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night and since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and run back to the starting area. I got back to starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop my stomach started to feel little funny.  This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about again 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration or other things. I felt fairly lucky.  I would cheer these fellow athlete on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\nI just kept telling myself to keep going.  One foot after another...just keep going... Part of the way it was shady so that helped a lot too. The sun stays up until 9 o’clock so it never went down while I was running. Mile 18, I got a second wind. Felt very upbeat and in a good place so I was able to pick up pace.\r\nAt that point I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that you normally he runs a lot faster but not today. He told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster. So for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains one has after racing for over 13 hours. There was a small archway as one entered into the city square. There was a small bell on a string that it was hanging from. If you rung the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity, so I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turn around, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run. The guy I was running with and I just kept talking. He was from Prague where I was going after the race so we were going to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As one comes with closer to the finish line, the noise level is incredible with cheering, cowbells and more. I then heard the announcer say:\r\n<strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling one has when you hear that never gets old.\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\nAnd at 13 hrs. 32 minutes and 36 seconds I had a new personal best for me by 18 minutes\r\nMy friend I met on the run the finished right behind me. I then met his wife and three kids.\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around it was off to the massage tent and get some food.\r\n\r\nPS I finished around 8:30 pm. At 9 pm the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour.\r\n I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n\r\nI want to make everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that were on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.\r\nCollectively, I want to thank massage therapist, my acupuncturist and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through.  And wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with my long workouts that made me late sometimes.\r\n\r\nThere a few individuals that need to be singled out individually.\r\n I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.\r\n\r\nAnd then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race. \r\n\r\nI want to thank my very special friend Angela Past.  Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did).  She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10pm west coast time.  Wow!  Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.\r\n\r\nAnd last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day.  My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day.  She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you mom!\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc®&nbsp;and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n\r\n<img alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"204\" height=\"370\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n','Race Report 4th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2019-06-17 09:49:32','2019-06-17 09:49:32','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/153-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2076,8,'2019-06-17 09:49:43','2019-06-17 09:49:43','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-canada-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Canada Logo\" width=\"220\" height=\"97\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-134\" />\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\" id=\"athletic-event\">Sunday August 25, 2013<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><em>Quote for the day:<strong> One cannot achieve higher goals in life without some struggle.</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-pre-race.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Pre Race\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-138\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">Pre Race</strong></span><br>\r\n awoke at 3:30am so I could have breakfast by 4am. That way I would have three hours before the race, which starts at 7am, to properly digest everything. Once done eating, I stretched out and got dressed. I already had my gear ready to go which included the am, stuff plus the two special needs bags for the bike and the run. I then went downstairs to be driven to the village center, where I dropped off the special needs bags. Then I boarded one of several buses that were waiting to transport us to the swim start. Since the swim is held in a lake and there is limited road access, only Ironman official vehicles would have access to the lake.</p>\r\n<p>When we got there it was not only still dark but about 45 degrees, so it was cold. But at least the rain from the previous day had stopped and no more was predicted. I planned well for the cold (60 degrees was not expected until noon or so). There is always a lot of tension floating around as over 2200 athletes check their gear, so you try your best to keep calm. We had left our bikes down there the day before as well as all our biking clothes and nutrition. The running gear and run nutrition was left at transition area 2 (T2) which is in town where the bike ride ends. This too was done the day before.\r\nThe only thing ones brings in the morning is ones wetsuit, goggles and cap along with whatever water/nutrition you take prior to the race. After pumping up my tires, it was on with the wetsuit and then head down to the waterfront.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-swim.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Swim\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-140\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">The Swim</strong></span><br>\r\nThe lake is surrounded by mountains and the water temperature was about 68 degrees which was comfortable with a wetsuit on. All 2200 of us swam out about 50 yards and began treading water for about 10-15 minutes. At exactly 7am, the gun went off. It would be a long day. As always, I go out fast at the beginning of the swim (it is my best part). That way I try and get away from the majority of the crowd. Then I try and settle back into a good pace. There were a few turns prior to turning back on the fist loop (it was a two lop course), so it got really jammed and crowded; more than usual. I therefore did not really get into my good stroke pattern until the second lap. Plus I had my goggles knocked off twice. This was a first for me but actually a common occurrence with all the swimmers around you. My swim was therefore a bit slower at 1hr and 7 minutes, but still pretty good overall.</p>\r\n<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">T1 (Transition one)</strong></p>\r\n<p>I took a bit longer in the change tent as I put on knee warmers, wind vest, a riding jacket, a skull cap for under my helmet and long liner gloves over my riding gloves (I get cold easy!!).</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Bike\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-142\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">The Bike</strong></span><br>\r\nThen I was off to the 112 mile ride with over 5600 feet of climbing. With the fact that there was a 30 mile or so stretch of flat riding, it was more like 5600 feet of climbing in 80 miles, which made it very hilly. The mountains around here are really very beautiful and the views (when we looked up) were really spectacular. Being wet, I was glad to have everything on. I got rid of the jacket on the first big climb at about 10 miles. And a big climb it was going up about 1600 feet in 10 miles. Then back down and then rollers all the way back thru town. We were now at 40 mile. Riding thru the crowds, who really helped to cheer us along, was invigorating. I now got rid of the liner gloves (which were over m bike gloves) as it was now above 60 (eventually hit about 68 at 2-3 pm). Then some uphills and lots of downhills for the next 20 miles.</p>\r\n<p>After that, they had the special needs station. This is where one leaves out whatever you might want at a point halfway thru the ride (56 miles). I had nutrition supplies to restock what I had gone thru including a new bottle with liquid nutrition I use. I took off the leg warmers, vest and skull cap, gave it to one of the volunteers along with the empty bottle I had gone thru. She was very surprised, but happy. She saw my name on the bottle. She asked if that was me. When I said yes, she said that she had some knee problems and might call me. Wow, a business referral in an Ironman! Then a very flat section where for about 30 miles from mile 55-85 with a slight wind. The views of the mountains above were again spectacular.</p>\r\n<p>Then back to the hills. The last part from mile 85 to 112, was essentially all up hill. The first climb was the longest and the steepest, which wore a lot of people down. Then mostly uphill with some slight some downhill riding all the way back to town. It was a tough time on the legs. As we approached town, the cheering again kept me going. Needless to say my quadriceps muscles (front of the legs) where one gets most of one\'s cycling power were well worn. My time was 6:58, which was slower than Cozumel but with the hills here I was not disappointed.</p>\r\n<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">T2 (Transition Two)</strong></p>\r\n<p>After handing off my bike to a handler, it was off the change tent, where I changed put on my running shoes (no clothing change as what I wear under my wetsuit is what I ride and run in), and restocked myself with a few gel packs (there are nutrition aid stations about every mile).On the way out they had volunteers (with grass skirts on!), putting sunscreen on the runners. This would be helpful as it was hot sunny and getting warm.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-run.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Run\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-143\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">The Run</strong></span><br>\r\nThe run had over 1100 feet of climbing, none of which we very long. So with the very hilly ride, it made for a tough run constantly going up and down hills already tired legs. Some of the run went thru the woods on dirt trails, which was good for the legs. And in addition we ran around a lake, over a wood bridge on a pond and had some spectacular views of the mountains. Due to a buttock area (gluteus medius) injury, I had done most of my running in deep water. I only ran 3 or 4 times in the last five months outside and then only very short. This gave me the stamina I needed but did not toughen my feet.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At mile four I developed a blister on my left foot-right in the arch- ouch! I got a Tegederm patch (a wound covering) from a paramedic at mile 8, which eventually stopped the blister from getting worse. At mile five I also had very sharp pain right where my 3rd and 4th toes meet my foot on the right. This was causing me more problems than the left foot blister. This probably happened because I wear a shoe orthotic to help shift some weight off the 2nd toe where I usually have discomfort and the extra weight got transferred laterally to my third and fourth toes. I altered my gait and it became a lot easier to run. At this point it was actually easier to run (mid foot plant) than walk. But on the uphill portions (there were many short ones), I had to sometimes walk as I could not go on my toes. Eventually I was able to keep running and push thru it. As my mom always said, C\'est al vie, (that\'s life). This is what an Ironman is all about- crisis control which was good advice from my coach. The blister pain I just but in the back of my mind as it never got worse. All in all I eventually figured out I would not break 14hrs as I had done last year but with the big hills on the ride, the hills on the run and then the foot problems, I was OK with that. I ran most of the time and walked fast up the hills. And at 72 degrees (that was what it finally got to be) and sunny it was quite warm being at 2200 feet, the ice at the aid stations was a help. I just kept going using many months of physical and mental training to get me thru. At mile 18 or so, as we were running along an asphalt path near the woods, a baby bear came out of the woods and walked onto the path. We all just froze in place and stood there. One woman clapped her hands very loudly and the bear scurried off into the woods. As we started to run again, some said, \"That was the baby. I wonder where the mom is?!\" We all looked into the woods and had a good laugh.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-finish2.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Finish2\" width=\"160\" height=\"268\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-144\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">The Finish</strong></span><br>\r\nSo as I got closer to the finish line, all the aches just stated to fade away. The last mile or so I just let it all go and ran a good pace. As I entered the final turn, the last 150 meters was jammed with the crowds cheering loudly. At this point, I knew I had made it. All the months of training were worth it. And as I approached the archway and the finish line, I heard the announcer say, Peter Fields, \"You\'re an Ironman\"! It never gets old. Final run time was 5:52 with an overall time of 14:18.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong class=\"subhead\">Final Thoughts:</strong><br>\r\nAll in all, I was very pleased as I did not have any of the dreaded Ironman stomach problems or any mechanical problems with my bike. I felt exhausted and drained but nonetheless very satisfied to have finished my third Ironman. Some may ask why I punish my body. I was not punishing it - just challenging it. When one is prepared, it is not a punishment. Plus it is as much a mental challenge, if not more than a physical one.</p>\r\n<p>I love the quote by Viktor Frankel, MD; Holocaust survivor and world famous author of the book \"Mans Search for Meaning\" (my dad\'s favorite book).</p>\r\n<p><em><strong>\"Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives\". </strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong class=\"subhead\">Dedication:</strong><br>\r\nAs you many of you know, each of my past two Ironman races, I have raced with dad\'s initials written on me. This year I chose not to do so, although he was with me all the way. Instead this year I chose to dedicate this race to someone else and have their initials on my arm. Without her unrelenting love and support for me over the years (and I do mean years), this race would have never been possible. And at 87 years young, she still continues to be an inspiration to me. These initials were YSF (Yvette Simon Fields) and they belong to my mom.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Thanks to everyone for inquiring about me and cheering from near and a far. I really appreciated all of it and words cannot say thank you enough. \r\nYour thoughts and well wishes helped me through my third Ironman.\r\nPlease feel free to see the pictures including the one with me smiling while showing off my mom\'s initials.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\" ><strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong></span><br>\r\n<strong id=\"athleticdoc\">The Athletic Doc<sup style=\"font-size: 14px;\">®</sup> and 3X Ironman Finisher</strong></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-finish.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Canada\" title=\"2013 Canada\" style=\"padding-left: 5px;\" width=\"160\" height=\"215\">\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://photos.app.goo.gl/gaPdmofhlbBcBfFx2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2013 Canada<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a><br>\r\n<br>\r\n</div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story</p>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n','Race Report 3rd Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','131-revision-v1','','','2019-06-17 09:49:43','2019-06-17 09:49:43','',131,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/131-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2077,8,'2019-06-17 09:49:55','2019-06-17 09:49:55','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-logo.png\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Logo\" width=\"220\" height=\"130\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-185\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday May 31, 2015<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING THERE</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is a 12 hour flight nonstop from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo. The flight left at 6:30 p.m. and went smoothly allowing me to get a good nights sleep. It is a four hour difference between Los Angeles and Brazil. After arriving at 11 a.m. in the morning, I waited about six hours and was able to connect on my 5 p.m. flight to Florianopolis.\r\nThe next four days were the usual getting settled in and resting. In addition I would meet many of the competitors that are staying at the guest hotel. The Saturday before the race one must get all ones gear together and leave it down at the transition area. In an Ironman triathlon, all your gear, including your bike, has to be in the transition area on the Saturday before the race. I also took a van tour of the bike course so I could become familiar with it. Sunday morning the only thing one brings down to the start are the things that you\'re going to swim with including your wetsuit. You are also allowed to bring down 2 bags with special needs for half way on the bike and half way through the run. Here you put any food or other gear that you might want during the race and they are placed at the appropriate half way marks.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-swim-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Swim 2\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-187\" />I woke at my usual time of 3:30 a.m. This allows me plenty of time to have breakfast, stretch out and get all the final gear in place. And I then arrived at the transition area about 4:30 a.m. At this point it’s just about keeping one\'s nerves down, getting your tires pumped on your bike and making all final checks of your gear for the day. Then we headed down to the ocean. It was about a 10 to 15 minute walk down to the starting point on the beach. The swim was in the ocean (Atlantic that is!). Everybody is trying to just keep their nerves down. Before heading down, I had someone take a picture of me. On my right arm I put the initials of my beloved mother, Yvette Simon Fields, who passed away last August. On my left arm I had the initials of my 89 year old uncle, Andre Jamar, who lives in Belgium and had just spent 30 days in the hospital and had recovered successfully. And on my stomach I had the initials of my dear father, Fred F. Fields, who I lost 11 years ago. All three of them would be in my heart during the race. This was very inspiring and encouraging for me.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<br>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-swim.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Swim\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-190\" />This was a beach start. All 2,000 athletes started at once (approximately 40 pros go off first). Being a very good swimmer, I get right behind the lead pack and go out strong. Even with that, there is always a surge at the beginning with everyone swimming into each other (like salmon spawning up stream!). After several hundred yards, the pack thinned out and I was able to get into my rhythm. I was wearing a wetsuit which irritated my neck and I had to stop several times to readjust it so I would not get a burn mark. In spite of this, I was feeling very good. It was a two loop swim. The first loop was a little longer than the second loop. After the first loop you exited the water, ran about 30 to 40 yards on the sand through the cheering crowds and were handed water by the race volunteers. Although a bit exhausting to run, I found this very encouraging with the crowd yelling and screaming. Then it was back in the water to do a second shorter loop. All along I felt very good. I exited the water and found out later I was only nine seconds behind the leader in my age group. So much for stretching my neck! I was feeling very good. You had to run about 300 to 400 yards to the transition area to get your bike. Right before you got to this area, they had wetsuit strippers there. These are basically volunteers to help you to get off your wetsuit. You peel it down to your waist and when you get there you lay on your back and they just pull it off your legs. This is very helpful as this is a hard part of the transition trying to get the wetsuit off. Then it was off to the change tent to put on my bike shoes, helmet and get going on the bike. \r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Bike\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-191\" />Since it was in the low sixties and I was still wet, I wore a vest and arm warmers ( I get cold easy) as I exited the bike transition area. I later would get rid of all this gear as it went into the upper 60\'s and mid 70\'s. The area right around this transition area, known as T1, is crowded with people yelling and cheering. This is always very encouraging. Then it was on to do the bike ride, which would be two loops of the course. This event turned out to be more of an urban event than the other Ironman Triathlons I had done. That meant we were riding amongst traffic a lot. We did have one lane blocked off just for us but a lot of the time there were cars going by. There was also a total of about four thousand four hundred feet of climbing. But the hills were pretty evenly spread out, so nothing was all at once. Plus we did have some very nice views of the ocean and bays as Florianopolis is an island. I felt very strong on the bike. At one point one of my age group competitors who had seen me in the transition area came up to me on the bike and asked me if I was going to go to Hawaii (the World Championships, where you have to qualify). I laughed and said no, but thanks for the encouragement (going to Hawaii meant that I would finish in the top one or two in my age group which I certainly do not do). Nonetheless, it was very encouraging to hear this as he thought I was biking very well. After the first loop, you ended up back in town with the crowds cheering and yelling. Then it was back out for the second loop. Again, I was feeling very strong. I did stop at special needs to pick up my water bottle with my energy drink in it and some other food. All along I felt very strong and was racing well. I found out later that when I got off the bike I was in 7th place in my age group. This is a big improvement for me as usually the bike is my weakest link and I fall back many places. Then it was into the change tent to change into my running shoes. This time I did not need sunglasses as it had partially clouded over and the sun was not brightly shining. Since it was around 3pm and the sun would set around 5:30pm (it is almost wintertime in the southern hemisphere), this was helpful as after that time you have to put the sunglasses on your hat or somewhere else as you don\'t need them because it gets dark outside. This was also very good as that would mean it would not get too hot and one would not get sunburned.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-running.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Running\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-197\" />As we started to run out of the transition area, there were lots of crowds. They would eventually dissipate and you would just be running with the other triathletes. After only a mile, my feet started to bother me. I had to stop and readjust my shoes several times. I even put on little toe gel caps that help protect your toes. After several miles I knew that this was going to be a tough day as somehow I was having pains in my feet which I had never experienced before. At about mile two and a half miles, there was an extremely steep hill that most people had to walk up. On the way back this hill was so steep that you also had to walk down. It was not that long, so it wasn\'t that bad. The first loop was out and back. It was 6.5 mile each way, so when done this is the first 13 miles. I tried to put the pain in my feet out of my mind and keep going. It was slowing me down, but I just kept moving forward. I also kept smiling as all-in-all I was just happy to be out there competing. Plus smiling makes me feel good on the inside. In the next few miles, I had to stop several more times to readjust my shoes. By the end of the first loop, I knew this was not going to be an easy day. For the next 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), I pushed myself very hard to stay in the game. I thought of my mother, my father and my uncle whose names I had written on my body. They’ve all had tough struggles in their lives and just kept going, so I did too. Their strength kept me going through this very tough time. Of course now it was after 6:30pm and it was dark. I had now completed 13 miles and knew and if I could just get past the next 6.2 mile (10 kilometer) segment, I would be able to finish the race. I pushed hard and kept my focus. After getting thru this segment, I knew I was good to go and had only one more loop to the finish line.\r\n\r\nI had to walk and run at times due to the pain I was having in my feet, but you just put it out of your mind and keep going. Finally, as I rounded the corner and could see the finish line, I knew I had done it. This was my 5th Ironman and probably the toughest one, at least on the run. Ironman races are all about staying in the game and I had conquered this one. As I crossed the finish line and they said:\r\n\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman”,\r\nI knew it was all worthwhile. \r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">FINAL THOUGHTS</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Finish\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-199\" />My race may have been slowed down by the problems I had on the run, but I was never discouraged. As my former coach told me, Ironman races are all about damage control. That thought helped me get through this race. I was very pleased that I did not get the two most common problems that affect athletes in an Ironman: stomach problems and/or mechanical problems on the bike.\r\nI felt exhausted and drained but nevertheless very satisfied to have finished my 5th Ironman. Some may ask why I punish my body? I was not punishing it; just challenging it. When one is prepared, it is not a punishment. Plus an Ironman is as much a mental challenge as a physical one.\r\n\r\nI leave you with a quote by the author Viktor Frankl, MD, holocaust survivor and world famous author from his book Man\'s Search For Meaning, which was my dad\'s favorite:\r\n\"Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives.\"\r\n\r\nThere are too many to name, but I want to thank everybody out there who followed me during this race and offered me encouragement. I’d also like to thank everyone else who has written to me and even just thought about me before, during and/or after the race.\r\n\r\nThis race was dedicated to my mother who I lost last year, to my father who I lost 11 years ago and to my uncle who, at 89yo, survived a very tough time recently being in the hospital for 30 days. All three of them have meant a lot to me during my life and have encouraged me to never give up.\r\n\r\nLastly, a big shout out to my brother Norman. No matter where I have raced, he has always followed me the entire race on the computer. I heard him cheering me on the whole way; he has never forgotten his little brother.\r\nThanks bro!\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc® and 5X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n\r\n<a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-qqF2d40Tw\"><img alt=\"2015 Ironman Brazil Finish\" title=\"2015 Ironman Brazil Finish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish-1.jpg\"></a>\r\n<strong><em>2015 Ironman Brazil Finish</em></strong>\r\n<br>\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #3dbc5e;\">Click image above to view video</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\">\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.app.goo.gl/l3vcnRmnAzjUIFjy1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Race Report 5th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','184-revision-v1','','','2019-06-17 09:49:55','2019-06-17 09:49:55','',184,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/184-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2078,8,'2019-06-17 09:50:08','2019-06-17 09:50:08','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Cozumel-Mexico-2015-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Cozumel Mexico 2015 Logo\" width=\"250\" height=\"126\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-224\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday November 29, 2015\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">PROLOGUE</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_231\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"115\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2015-initials-115.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2015 Initials 115\" width=\"115\" height=\"241\" class=\"size-full wp-image-231\" /><strong> Dr. Fields with his parents initials written on his forearms</strong>[/caption]<strong>Never say never</strong>\r\nMy parents taught me to never to give up no matter how difficult it may seem.\r\nThis, and all my races, are dedicated to their memory.\r\n\r\nThirteen years ago three different neurosurgeons told me that if I did not have surgery on my low back, exercise would no longer be an option in my life.\r\nThen I found out about the wonderful world of Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine. Sunday November 29th, 2015, I finished not only my 2nd Ironman race in 2015, but my sixth Ironman race overall.\r\n<strong><em>Regenerate First; Surgery Last!</em></strong>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY</strong>\r\nThe day started off like any other Ironman competition day. I woke up about 3:30 in the morning so that I could have enough time to have breakfast and get everything ready before I went down to the transition area around 5 o\'clock a.m. After getting everything settled at the transition area where my bike was, I then boarded a bus that took me approximately 2.4 miles down to where the swim started. This is because this race is a point-to-point race. That means you start at one point and end at another point on the swim. The same is for the bike. So after getting down to the swim start I put on my very thin and tight speedsuit (a suit similar to what they wear in the Olympics) over my racing suit. Wetsuits are not allowed in this race due to the temperature of the water. I then went to get in the appropriate corral for the start. \r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_243\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2015-swim-275.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2015 Swim 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-243\" /> Dr. Fields after the 2.4 mile swim[/caption]The start was being done in waves this year so to avoid the cluster of over 2500 competitors starting all at once.I seeded myself in the second corral, which is for competitors swimming between 1 hour and 1 hour 10 minutes. Most people told me that I should seed myself faster but I was very true to my time knowing I would finish between 1 hour and 1 hour 6 minutes. Due to the small size of the pier that we to go off of, they only let about five to seven competitors in at a time. This made for a very easy start since you did not have to swim over a lot of people. As soon as I got into my stride, which only takes me about 5 minutes or so, I started passing people. And ended up passing probably 50 people, which meant that a lot of people had seeded themselves faster than they actually were. The water was very warm at about 82 degrees and very clear. You could see the frogmen/lifeguards and photographers down below and also many colorful fish along the way. Halfway through the swim I looked at my Garmin watch, which I wear on my left wrist, and noticed it was glowing slightly green. I figured some water had leaked into it. I was going to stop and take a look but then realized that I was in the middle of the ocean and there was nothing I could do about it anyway!\r\n\r\nI swam very well and passed over 50 people, which was a lot as not many had started before me. As I made my way towards the finish and made the final turn two headed towards the pier I really picked up my strokes. My final time was about 1 hour and 4 minutes, which was good enough to make me first in my age group in the swim. As I climbed out of the water and looked down a my Garmin, I realized that the whole front face had somehow become detached and I was actually looking at the circuit board. Well, at that point, I knew the watch was useless. I ran through the shower and then grabbed my transition bag and into the transition area. I quickly dried off and stripped off my speed suit. Underneath this I had my tri suit so just I had to put on my socks, shoes, sunglasses, suntan lotion and grab some nutrition to carry on the bike and I was off to find my bike. I also left behind my Garmin watch, which was useless at this point.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_248\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2015-bike-2-275.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2015 Bike 2 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-248\" /> Dr. Fields during the 112 mile bike ride[/caption]\r\nI ran as quick as I could with my bike shoes on to my bike. You could carry them but then you end up getting gravel on your feet. I took the bike off the rack and ran towards the exit. You\'re not allowed to get on your bike until you leave the transition area. Immediately upon exiting, the transition area, I mounted my bike and took off to start the 112 mile ride.\r\n\r\nI had my power meet on the bike, which in addition to power, would provide me with my heart rate and speed which are essential when riding long distance. The roads were dry and the sun was shining bright and the temperature was in the low eighties. I felt pretty good on the first lap. As you head towards the back of the island the winds pick up. For this approximately 15 mile stretch the winds were about 20 miles an hour blowing on shore. It was tough but not that bad. As you turn towards town to end your first loop the winds were pushing you forward. This was a much needed relief. As you get to town, there were hundreds, if not more, people yelling and cheering. It was very exciting and invigorating. For lap two you again go by some of the hotels and there were people out there cheering.\r\n\r\nAs I got to the back of the island again, the wind picked up and was close to 30 miles an hour. It was getting pretty tough and you just hung in there. Unfortunately this meant that you were down on your triathlon riding bars ( the extended bars you put your forearms on so you can just about lie flat while riding) all the time so as not to let the wind hit you in the chest. It put a tremendous strain on my neck, which I found out later that everybody had the same. You just kept going and going. During this loop, I also stopped at the special needs station at mile 56. This is where you can pick up your nutritional supplies for the second half of the race so you do not need to carry all of them at once. Again as I looped through town the crowds were cheering and it was very nice to get words of encouragement.\r\n\r\nFor the third loop the temperature has risen towards the upper 80\'s and low 90\'s and the winds really were kicking in. Now they were close to 40 miles an hour. It was really brutal. I had ridden this course three times in the past but this time the winds were the strongest . But somehow I kept going and going and managed to endure it. As I made the last turn to head the 9 miles back to town I knew that I had completed this part. Slightly slower than I expected but with the wind it was a slower time for everyone. \r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_263\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2015-run-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2015 Run 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-263\" /><strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2 mile run</strong>[/caption]\r\nAs I came into town again the crowds were cheering and yelling loudly. I handed off my bike to one of the volunteers there and quickly grabbed my transition bag and ran into the tent. Off with the biking shoes, on with the running shoes, throw some water over myself to help cool me down, put on my running hat, grab some nutrition, go to the bathroom and I was out the door.\r\n\r\nOf course when you transition out of this tent there are thousands of people out there yelling and screaming. The sun was still up so it was still pretty hot with it being in the 90s, But I felt pretty good. For about the first four point 4.4 miles, which is the length of the course (you do this back and forth 3 times) I was a little tight and not so fluid in my running. Along the way of course there are people cheering for about a mile and a half as you get outside of town and then sporadically there were people at hotels who would come out along the road to cheer us on. When I hit the turn around I felt really good and for the next 8.8 miles my legs and body felt really strong. As I got back to town and finished the first 8.8 mile loop the sun was going down which was a blessing because it had been very hot outside.\r\n\r\nThe next 8.8 loop I felt good but the energy was starting to be drained. The bike had taken a tremendous toll, not only on me but on other runners too. But I persevered and kept going. The best thing was my hamstring was not bothering me which had slowed me down during my last two Ironman races. And in May 2015, I had raced Ironman Brazil, where I had a lot of feet problems. None of this came around this time.\r\n\r\nI saw many people out there that I knew from the Los Angeles area or other races. The camaraderie amongst the athletes is tremendous and it\'s something that we all rely on and count on. As I came into town finishing the second loop I knew I only had one more loop to go. I was tired and drained having been racing for almost 12 hrs., but just kept going. Of course along the way I took lots of nutrition and keep myself as hydrated as much as possible. There was no rain this year, which was also nice since the prior previous time I had done this race we were running through knee high puddles.\r\n\r\nAfter leaving town and getting to the final around, I knew only had 4.4 miles left to go and realized that it was in the bag for me. As I came back into town and saw the crowds again, I felt the exhilarating feeling that one can only feel when finishing an Ironman. At this point I only had about a mile to go and knew I have finally done it. That is not only finish my 6th Ironman but my second one in six months . This was a challenge that I set for myself. Like my parents had always told me, set your goals and go for it.\r\nNever say never.\r\n\r\nThe final 100 meters are unbelievable feeling. All ones aches and pains fade away. As I approached the finish line, which is slightly elevated and bathed in lights, I heard the announcer say for the sixth time,\r\n\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman\".\r\nIt never gets old.\r\nI finally knew that I had completed my conquest of doing two Ironman races in one year.\r\n\r\nOf course the whole way during the race, I never forgot about my parents. I had my mom’s initials written on my left arm and on my right arm I had my dad\'s initials. Both of these people were so special in my life and I have never forgotten them for even one day since each of them passed. Whenever it got tough, I would place my hand on either forearm and feel their presence within me and hear their words of encouragement telling me never to give up. I know they would have been as proud of me as I am of them.\r\n\r\nI want to thank everybody who sent me good wishes, those who kept me in their thoughts and those who followed me on the internet. All your thoughts and wishes kept me strong the whole race.\r\nThere were a few very special people that never stopped thinking about me the whole race. You know who you are and words cannot say thank you enough. \r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc® and 6X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img alt=\"Ironman Cozumel Mexico\" title=\"Ironman Cozumel Mexico\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish-1.jpg\" style=\"width: 204px; height: 345px;\">\r\nDr. Fields at the finish line\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/mMnjj9ioLVRkh56Q9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Race Report 6th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','217-revision-v1','','','2019-06-17 09:50:08','2019-06-17 09:50:08','',217,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/217-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2079,8,'2019-06-17 09:51:21','2019-06-17 09:51:21','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-switzerland-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Switzerland Logo\" width=\"250\" height=\"120\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-311\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday July 27, 2016\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n\"No matter how tough things get in life, you just just have to keep moving forward.\"\r\nFred and Yvette Fields\r\n\r\n<strong><u>GETTING THERE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nI left on an overnight flight to London. This is an approximately 11 hour flight. I slept 7 plus hours so all was well. After a three-hour layover in London, I then had a 90 minute flight to Zurich Switzerland. After landing I found out that my bicycle, which I had brought with me, did not make it. But the Swiss being very efficient had already tracked it and it was coming on the next flight. Since it was late I left for the city and let them deliver it the next morning. I checked into my apartment around midnight. I had rented an apartment since I was going to be there for 7 days. The next morning the bicycle was delivered. No scratches or anything, so everything went well. The first week was just relaxing getting used to the time difference (there\'s a 9 hour time difference between Los Angeles and Zurich) and enjoying Zurich a little bit. Zurich is a beautiful city with a large lake and a river that passes through the city. Rest was needed as race day on Sunday would come quickly.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>RACE DAY MORNING</u></strong>\r\n\r\nThis race day morning was different than my last ones. I usually get about 5 to 6 hours sleep. But somehow I couldn\'t sleep and got only about one and a half hours of sleep. I knew I would be a little on edge but I tried to keep myself calm. I got out of bed at 3:30am to do the final preparations and have breakfast and to get to the transition at 5 a.m. We leave our bike, running and biking gear at the transition area on Saturday, so all I had to do was put water and fuel on my bike, pump the tires and check all my transition bags to make sure everything was correctly there. This is very important as when you get off out of the water you need all your bike gear to change into and the same for the transition when you get off the bike and begin to run, The water was just barely legal (cool enough) for wetsuits. This was just below 74.5 degrees as mandated by the Ironman Corporation. Since I\'m a good swimmer I would have actually preferred not to wear a swimsuit but since everyone else was wearing one, I wore it. Then it was down to the starting line to begin a long and arduous day.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</u></strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_313\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Swim-2016-275.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland Swim 2016 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-313\" /><strong> Dr. Fields after the 2.4 mile swim</strong>[/caption]They had about 1,700 competitors at this race . This is less than the usual 2200- 2500. You seed yourself in holding areas by finishing times (under 1 Hour, between 1 hour and 10 minutes and so on. I put myself in the one hour to 1:10 area as this is my expected time. They let the people go six at a time, every 5 Seconds. But due to the fact that you had to run about 15 feet and then walk in the water over stones before actually starting the swim, everyone ended up getting jammed up so it was really like mass start. This meant that there were people were swimming over each other and very close. So I took my time not only lifting my head to keep my bearings straight, but to make sure I was not being bumped by other swimmers too much. Another problem was that all the buoys were of the same color. Usually when you have to turn, they place a different color buoy. So this too delayed my swim and I knew I would be slightly slower than before. As I made the final turn after two miles, I started to head back to the shore for the final 0.4 miles to make a total of 2.4 miles. The only thing marking the exit was a small black balloon archway. Unfortunately this was not very distinguishable from the water and people were zigzagging all over the place. I could only really see it when I got about two hundred meters close to the shore. I found out later that this problem and the ones mentioned before were had by many other swimmers. But all in all it went well. My swim was slower than before due to the crowding at the start and the sighting difficulties, but now I was done with the 2.4 mile swim and it was on to the bike.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>THE BIKE: 112 Miles</u></strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_316\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Bike-2016-275.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland Bike 2016 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-316\" /><strong>Dr. Fields during the 112 mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]After getting out of the wet suit and getting my bike shoes, helmet and sunglasses on, I got on the bike and started to ride. The first 15 - 20 miles is very flat but also very scenic as you go around the lake. After about 10 to 15 minutes I started to take some nutrition in to replace what I had burned off while I was biking. It\'s important not to take anything in the first 10 to 15 minutes so that your blood goes from your upper body into your lower body. This time we started one of two very long and fairly steep climbs. It was a little bit of a cloud cover so this was good. This cloud cover would be dispersed by the second Loop and the temperature would rise. At the start of the body temperature was probably around 70 degrees but later it would go into the mid-to-upper 80s. Plus it was humid out. As you did this series of two different climbs you have some spectacular views of Lake Zurich and the city. This made things a little bit easier. And the rest of the ride you passed by pastures with cows and some small villages.  Towards the end of the first loop you pass the transition area and do a small little 8 Mile loop. In this 8 Mile loop is an extremely steep hill. It is only about half a mile long but the steepest hill you climb. This area was jammed with spectators yelling and cheering on both sides of the road about 10 to 15 deep. It was very invigorating as you climb this hill and heard music blaring on loud speakers (the second time around  I heard \'Born in the USA\' by Bruce Springsteen). The you descend down the back and go back to the start of the race to begin your second loop after the first 66 miles. The second loop was a little tougher as the temperature reached into the mid-eighties and the sun was out in full force. Since they were long stretches of flat riding, one is down in their Triathlon handlebars alot. This puts a lot of pressure on your neck as you look up periodically to see the traffic in front of you. My neck was getting very tight and even though I was moving it around it was stiffening up a lot. So when I saw a small grassy area quickly hopped off the bike down on the ground and stretched my neck out. This cost me about 45 to 60 seconds off the bike but was well worth it is when I got back on my neck was a lot looser. I could have used a chiropractor at that point but unfortunately they don\'t have them on the race course! hahaha.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, even though this was a Swiss race, they did not have it organized that well. There was no ice anywhere on the race course (this was to also include the run portion). That meant when they handed you water bottles they were basically warm. One is used to getting an ice cold water which is very refreshing. The second loop went well and after doing a very steep climb at the end again, it was off the bike and into transition to begin the run\r\n\r\n<strong><u>THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</u></strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_318\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Run-2016-275.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland Run 2016 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-318\" /><strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2 mile run</strong>[/caption]\r\nAfter riding 112 miles, it\'s always a nice feeling to get off the bike. I changed into on my running shoes and was off for the 26.2 mile run. At this point it was very sunny and hot. They changed the run this year so that you would pass through the heart of the city and by Lake Zurich . But they made it a four loop course which was a little monotonous. My first 10+K loop went very well for me. As you left transition and passed by the crowds it was very invigorating. After 2k you turn to go through the downtown area. You went down one of the main streets with a lot of fancy stores. Then you turned into the malled off streets that were cobblestones but not too bad to run on. These were very small and winding streets in the old part of town. Several cafes were there too with spectators. Then you came out alongside the river and under a bridge to run about 2K by the lake. Here there were hundreds, if not more, people cheering as they enjoyed their Sunday afternoon. This was very invigorating hearing people cheer you on and yell your name or the country you were from (the race tags we wore had our first name and two small flags of the country you where from). The whole time you ran along the lake there were throngs of crowds. After turning around we headed back to the transition area to begin the next 3 loops. This was a little tough as when you pass transition you also passed the Finish Line.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_319\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland Finish Line 2016 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-319\" /><strong>Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]After each loop, there were people finishing but you still have to continue around and do your loops. They kept track of this when you came up towards the end of each loop and they would put a colored arm band around your forearm . Once you have four armbands on you could turn it into the finish line. As I said, the first loop very well. During the second loop I started to develop some foot pain. I have had this in the past in training but it only would last about 10 to 15 minutes at most. Unfortunately this time it did not go away so my second loop (each loop was a little more than 10K) was much slower. This pain would come and go until halfway into my 4th and last loop. But Ironman are all about challenges. I just dug deep and kept my focus on where I was going and put the pain aside.Dr. Fields crossing the finish line But all-in-all, I persevered. By the third fatigue was getting setting in but I just kept going since I you had to go out and do a fourth loop. Of course in everyone\'s mind you\'re thinking maybe I could just turn and go into the finish line. But again you could not enter the Finish Line without the four colored bands on your arm ( and that would be cutting the course so in reality no one ever considers that). The route was interesting but unfortunately there was no ice anywhere on the course. This all the athletes found to be very unusual. They did have sponges you could squeeze the water out on your head, shoulders and back but again it was just all air temperature water. So you just kept sipping water, cola, taking in nutrition and putting one foot in front of the other.\r\n\r\nSo as I made the final turn at about four kilometers to go, I knew I was heading back and that despite any difficulties, I had I would complete my 7th Ironman. As I came into the transition area and made the final 50 meter turn into the finish line I knew I had done it again. As I crossed the finish line I heard the words that I had heard 6 times before, \"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"\r\n\r\n<strong>POST SCRIPT</strong>\r\n\r\nOf course as with every other race I was dedicating this race in the memory my mother and father. When the pain in my foot started to get worse during the run I just stayed focused. I had learned from both of them that no matter how tough things get in life, you just just have to keep moving forward.  I also kept a small remembrance of them in my back jersey pocket.  When things would get really tough, I would reach back and touch it.  Knowing they were with me made it a lot easier.\r\n\r\nMany of you may not know this  but both my parents were refugees fleeing fascism during World War II.\r\nBeing Jewish and living in Germany in the 1930\'s was not an ideal situation, to say the least.\r\n\r\nMy mom\'s family fled Germany to live in France in 1933. My mom was only 7 years old. After 8 good years, they had to flee once again, in 1941, to the US. So at the young age of 16 she would have to learn her third language, see her dad pass away after only a month in the US, help care for her family and more.\r\n\r\nMy dad, at 19, left Berlin in 1938 to hide out in Shanghai, China. He knew that it was either get out of Europe or perish. His parents unfortunately would never make it out. It took him nine years, until 1947, to finally get to the US. Penniless and without family, he would eventually meet my mom (married for 56 years) and with her start a successful business, raise a family and the rest is history.\r\n\r\nNo matter how bad things got they never gave up hope,\r\nThey instilled this in me from early childhood.\r\nAnd it stayed with me and helped me through this race.\r\n\r\nWhat was happening to me during the race was nothing compared to my parents journeys, but as they taught me, just kept moving forward and don\'t look back.I share with you these stories as this is what I kept in my head as I was running past the pain and fatigue of working out for over 12+ hrs straight.  The book  \'Man\'s Search for Meaning\' by Viktor Frankl, MD, Phd, which was my father\'s favorite book, has a famous quote that goes something like this: \'It\'s not what happens to you in life that matters; it\'s how you deal with it\'.\r\n\r\nI want to thank everybody who has gotten to this point and taken the time to read this. Also everybody out there who were shouting and/or cheering during the race following me on the Internet or just in their minds. I appreciate it all.\r\nThank You.\r\n\r\nOf course, I thank my parents everyday for not only the love they gave me, but for the spirit and determination to never give up that they ingrained in my soul. I\'m so thankful that I had them as my parents.\r\n\r\nOne last special dedication.\r\nTo my 91yo uncle Andre in Belgium, who felt guilty about taking time away from following me on the computer to do a few errands.\r\nHe sometimes knew more about me during the race then I did.\r\nMerci beaucoup, Monsieur Jamar!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc® and 7X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img alt=\"Dr. Fields, The Athletic Doc®, post race\" title=\"Dr. Fields, The Athletic Doc®, post race\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-2016-275.jpg\" style=\"width: 204px;\"><br>\r\n<strong> Dr. Fields,The Athletic Doc<span style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><sup>®</sup></span>, post race</strong>\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/iYRMcML2UYWmW2pQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2016 Switzerland<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Race Report 7th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','302-revision-v1','','','2019-06-17 09:51:21','2019-06-17 09:51:21','',302,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/302-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2080,8,'2019-06-17 09:51:34','2019-06-17 09:51:34','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel Logo\" width=\"139\" height=\"85\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-326\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday Nov 27, 2016\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n\"Never give up on your goals no matter how tough things get.\"\r\nFred and Yvette Fields\r\n\r\nAs many of you have enjoyed reading my stories about my Ironman races, I will now give you a brief synopsis of my eighth Ironman in Cozumel, Mexico November 27, 2016. I apologize for the delay in getting this out.\r\n\r\n<strong><span>GETTING THERE</span></strong>\r\n\r\nThis was not as complicated as it was for my races in South America or in Europe. A 3 hr. flight to Dallas and then 2 1/2 hrs. to Cozumel. I arrived five days in the advance of the race. Then the usual registering, getting ready and just sitting back and relaxing the last few days.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\"><span>RACE DAY MORNING</span></strong>\r\n\r\nI awoke at 3:30 a.m. Breakfast at 4 a.m. and then getting down to the race start. In Cozumel, you start 2.2 miles away for the T1 (transition one) area where you have our bike, so first you go to the transition area and make sure everything is OK as you leave your bike and bike clothes the day before. You fill your bottles with water, pump your tires, place some nutrition on the bike and then take a bus over to the race start.\r\n\r\nThere was nothing unusual at the race start this morning except for the fact that I forgot my speed suit.  A wetsuit is not allowed in the race when the water temp is above the 76.5 degrees (actually it was 79 degrees today). Like many athletes, I usually wear a speed suit over my Triathlon suit. This is a suit that is very similar to what Olympic swimmers wear to streamline the body. But it really was no big deal as swimming is my best sport and at best it can take seconds and not minutes off my swim.\r\n\r\nOne of my highlights of standing in the corral waiting for the swim start was that I was actually standing next to, and met, The Iron Cowboy. This is a 41-year-old guy who just the year before had done what is really considered impossible. That is, he did 50 Ironman races in 50 days in 50 states. Yes, you heard me correctly. It was a monumental effort and he did it to raise awareness for several different organizations. I told him what an honor it was to have met him.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_327\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Swim-2-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Swim 2 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"286\" class=\"size-full wp-image-327\" /><strong>Swim Start with his parents initials on his forearms</strong>[/caption]<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\nThe swim for me is never a major challenge as it is my best event. The start in Cozumel is very organized and controlled. They let about five to ten people off the end of the pier about every 15 seconds, so it never gets very crowded. The water very nice and it makes for an enjoyable swim. You can see down 30 - 50 feet and see schools of fish along the way. You can also see the scuba diver lifeguards who are strategically placed along the way in case anything happens. While swimming, about halfway thru the race, I did detect a current as it picked up and was coming towards us. This is not the norm as usually you swim with the current but occasionally it can change. I just moved on and kept motoring through. At the end I found out my time was just a minute or two slower than usual but most were 10-20 minutes slower than their usual time. Then out of the water, run over to the transition tent to dry off, get my helmet, bike shoes and sunglasses on and then on to the bike for 112 mile bike ride.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_328\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Bike-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Bike 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"209\" class=\"size-full wp-image-328\" /><strong>Dr. Fields during the 112 mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]Having done this this race three times before I knew that bike course well. The back side of the island has a 12-mile stretch where your hit hard by the wind. But I felt really good and rode the first loop faster than I had ever done before. The second loop I kept my pace going but the winds got tougher on the back side of the island. They were hitting at about 20 to 25 miles an hour so you had to stay low on the bike. The third loop I did well on the leeward side of the island but once I hit the windward side of the island I slowed because the winds were blowing over 30 miles an hour. At this point you just tough it out and wait for the final stretch, with the wind at your back, into town. All-in-all I felt very good and I ended up having my best cycle time in Cozumel.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_329\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Run-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Run 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"288\" class=\"size-full wp-image-329\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields during the 26.2 mile run</strong>[/caption]At a transition, I felt very strong. The sun was out and it didn\'t rain but it was not too hot. My first loop, which is about 8.8 miles, I felt very good. During my second loop I developed some foot pain but was able to adjust my stride so it really didn\'t bother me. Unfortunately, halfway through this second loop I developed some hamstring pain. This is something I hadn\'t had before. At 13.1 miles, there is the special needs station. This is where one leaves out things they would like halfway to the race. I took some extra gels and a Motrin I had in there. Unfortunately, that was not enough. So, I tried running nine tenths of a mile and walking a tenth of a mile. The pain stayed with me so then I ran/walked for a while. Ironman races are all about staying in the game, so I just put the pain out of my head and kept going. I also found some ice at an aid station and wrapped that around my leg. Overall this hindered my run. On the 3rd loop I walked a lot; at least more than I ran.[caption id=\"attachment_332\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Finish 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"295\" class=\"size-full wp-image-332\" /><strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]Dr. Fields crossing the finish line I was hurting but there was nothing I could do. That was for the first four to five miles of the 8.4 mile run. And with three and a half for miles to go I just grinned and beared it and said I\'m almost done so let me just run through it. So, as I came back into town and the lights of the town became brighter and brighter, I felt very strong. I started seeing the big crowds at about a mile-and-a-half out which inspired me even more. I was now running very well, even passing other competitors who I cheered on. As I came to the last 500 meters the crowds and people cheering were very loud and inspiring. Although my leg was giving me a lot of pain at that time, in Ironman it\'s all about crisis control. You never say never. So I just kept a smile on my face and kept moving forward. As I came down the last 50 meters stretch the feeling is indescribable. I finally knew I had done it. I\'d finished my 8th Ironman. And as I came up to the Finish Line, I was exhausted but feeling unbelievably good. The feeling never gets old when the announcer says: \"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong>POST SCRIPT</strong>\r\n\r\nAs I\'ve described in other race reports, my parents instilled in me the ability to work thru things no matter how hard it gets. Life is not always easy, just like an Ironman. There are some easy stretches and some hard times. But you just keep your head down and keep moving forward. The spirit of my parents never left me during the entire race. Their attention, caring and never ending love for me was always in my thoughts. As with every race, as I get towards the end, I imagine my parents there embracing me like they had for so many years. Their eternal love and kindness carries me through more than just my Ironman races.\r\n\r\n<strong>PS</strong> Once again I was first out of the water in my age group in the swim. After the bike, I was in the top third of my age group. This was a first for me. Unfortunately after the run, due to the above-mentioned issues, I fell back and finished towards the top of the lower third for my age group. But all in all, it was a good race.\r\n\r\n<strong>PPS</strong> I want to thank everybody who not only read this but also who thought of or followed me during the race. Thank you all very much.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc® and 8X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img alt=\"post race pic\" title=\"post race pic\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finisher-275.jpg\"><br>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> <br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<span style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><sup>®</sup></span>, </strong></span>post race pic\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/WqU8aVsvXa5SgLLo6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2016 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Race Report 8th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','306-revision-v1','','','2019-06-17 09:51:34','2019-06-17 09:51:34','',306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/306-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2081,8,'2019-06-17 09:51:43','2019-06-17 09:51:43','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-santa-rosa-logo-blue.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Logo Blue\" width=\"230\" height=\"120\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-349\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Saturday July 29, 2017\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">\"Always keep moving forward in life\"\r\nYvette and Fred Fields</p>\r\n\r\nHere is my report on my 9th Ironman Triathlon.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_355\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"275\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Snoopy.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Snoopy\" width=\"275\" height=\"240\" class=\"size-full wp-image-355\" /><strong>Dr. Fields and Snoopy</strong>[/caption]<strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING THERE</strong>\r\n\r\nThis one was a lot easier to get to than the others as it was my first Ironman in the US. Since it was in northern California, it was only a one hour and 20 minute flight up to Santa Rosa.  At the airport, I was greeted by Snoopy and Charlie Brown, as Santa Rosa is the home of Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts.  They both offered me encouragement on my race! Then it was driving into town, getting settled in and picking up my registration packet.  The next two days was spent checking out the course and trying to relax.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY MORNING</strong>\r\n\r\nThis race was a bit different than other races. The lake where we swam in, Lake Sonoma, is 40 miles from downtown. This is very unusual when it is usually right at the start or within a few miles of the transition area.  So we had to report for buses leaving at 4 a.m. from the downtown area. This necessitated waking up around 2:30 so that I could have a proper breakfast. Then I had to drive down to the downtown area, park the car and walk over to where the buses were.  Fortunately my bike and other gear was already at the lake.  All I had with me was my nutrition and swimming gear. After that it was a one hour bus ride up to the lake, getting settled in by checking my bike, pumping the tires, filling the water bottles and loading the nutrition on the bike.  Then it was time to head down to the lake front. The day before, the water had been very warm, but the morning of the race they determined that it was still wetsuit legal (below 76 degrees). Since everyone else was wearing a I decided to wear one even though I get very warm in it.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_354\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Swim.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Swim\" width=\"160\" height=\"240\" class=\"size-full wp-image-354\" /><strong>Swim Finish with his parents initials on his forearms</strong>[/caption]As we lined up to start to get in the water there were a few people without wetsuits. At that point, I thought maybe I should not have worn my wetsuit. Swimming is my best sport and the wetsuit does get restrictive in my arm swing, but I decided to keep it on anyway. As I entered the water I realized that the water was very warm. Since it was crowded, I stayed towards the outside of the swimmers because the fast swimmer group I was in can get very aggressive. Halfway through the first loop I realized I was getting too warm and I really didn\'t need the wetsuit. I made the unusual decision that when we ended the first lap I would take off the wetsuit. This first lap ended where you ran out on to the landing and back into the water. Usually this is at least 20, 30 or even 40 yards, but this time it was just a short little loop in and out of the water. As I came up onto the ramp I grabbed the leash that is attached to my zipper and pulled it down. Two race officials saw me doing this and asked I wanted help getting it off. This was a blessing. So I flopped down on the ground and they quickly pulled off the legs of my wetsuit (the hardest part to get off). Then I was back in the water. I lost a little time doing this but it was well worth it. The second lap went a lot better as I was not overheating. When you finished the swim there is a quarter-mile very steep hill that you must go up to get to your bicycle. They told people you cannot leave shoes or other foot gear down at the bottom. So most of us did not. But some people left shoes halfway up the hill. This was a violation of the rules but no one said anything. They did have some artificial grass type material down so that the road up was not too tough. But the hill is quite steep and many people, including myself, walked or fast walked most of the way so as not to exhaust ourselves for the bike ride. Quickly into the transition area, grab my gear, change in the tent and got onto my bike to begin the 112 mile ride.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_353\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Bike-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Bike 3\" width=\"160\" height=\"288\" class=\"size-full wp-image-353\" /><strong>Dr. Fields during the 112 mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]The bike had four thousand feet of climbing. I prepared for this so overall it was not too bad. It did start out with a small climb as we left the lake area. Then through some areas around wineries. Lots of wineries; at least 30 or more. It was not as scenic as other Ironman I have done because we did ride along a highway several times but pleasant when going by wineries.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, the roads were not in great shape. There are a lot of uneven areas as well as small little potholes. This was even more difficult as it was extremely sunny. When you would go through an area that was shaded you could not see the road since you were wearing dark sunglasses. This made for an uncomfortable ride. Right before we got to town, at about the 65-mile mark, I got a flat. I did not notice it at first but as my speed dropped and I was pushing even harder, I had to get off the bike and check. Sure enough, the tire was flat. And it was the back tire, which takes more to change. But to my surprise, as I dismounted, one of the repair vehicles that circles the bike course (there were three or four of them) pulled up right behind me. What luck! The mechanic grabbed his pump and had my tire changed, pumped up and ready to go in less than two minutes. Faster I could have ever have done it. And without greasy hands too!\r\n\r\nSo back on the bike, I finally got to town where we than had to ride two 17-mile loops. This was invigorating as the crowd was there. Unfortunately, on these loops, the road got even worse. They were areas that were so bumpy one of the following riders said he thought he lost a crown. We all laughed. Although they predicted it to be in the 90s, it only went to about 86 or 87 degrees. But it was very sunny with no wind and with minimal shade, so it did get warm. All in all, I had a good bike ride.\r\n\r\nSo, as we entered town on the last loop, the crowds were cheering. The race had bike handlers as one gets off your bike, which are people who take your bike and rack it for you. Unfortunately, the race being slightly disorganized, they racked the bikes right there and then had the change tents after that. That meant you had to run about 50 yards alongside the bike rack areas in your bike shoes. Most places have it the other way around. But either way, it is always nice to get off the bike after 112 miles. Then it was into T2 tent and change into running shoes, visor, down some nutrition and out for the 26.2 mile marathon run.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_352\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Run-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Run 2\" width=\"160\" height=\"288\" class=\"size-full wp-image-352\" /><strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2 mile run</strong>[/caption]As we left the change tent, there were lots of people yelling and screaming encouragement. This was a good thing. It was now very sunny and very warm outside. Most of the run was done along a dry riverbed. There were some crowds at the beginning but not many after that. There was some shade but not everywhere, so the sun took its toll. There were several times you had to go over a little bridge, cross over the river bed and then come back, so the run was entirely flat. During the run, I had some difficulties with my foot which had been a common occurrence for me lately. Fortunately, I could adjust my running gait and keep going. The first 8.8 miles (the first loop) was pretty good. On the second one the foot pain got stronger and I had to walk/run quite a bit. But, as always, I just kept moving forward. There were a lot of runners out there for support. And of course, I was supporting the others that we’re not doing well. Being with the other athletes gave me tremendous moral support and the will to not give up. The second loop was tough as it took place during the 11th and 13th hours of racing, so keeping ones mind occupied is imperative. Dealing with my foot pain plus the physical and mental exhaustion that one experiences in an Ironman is always a challenge. As I began the third loop, I knew that if I made it to the turnaround at 4.4 miles, I was home free. As I made the final turn to head back towards town I knew that no matter how tough things got I was going to make it.[caption id=\"attachment_351\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finishline 3\" width=\"160\" height=\"288\" class=\"size-full wp-image-351\" /><strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]Dr. Fields crossing the finish line I encouraged those that I passed as well as the ones that were only on their second loop. As I exited the riverbed area up onto the streets, I thought I only had less than a quarter mile to go, when in fact it was really over half a mile. Just then a guy ran up to me and said, “Hey Peter you\'re doing great”. I did not recognize him but I had my name on my running bib and thought he just saw that. He ran alongside of me and told me that his girlfriend was not far behind. He told me her name and that did not ring a bell either. It really didn’t matter as he was encouraging me, which was needed at that tme. He finally turned around to go back to meet her. As I ran off, the energy that he had given me would carry me the rest of the way. As I came down the final stretch I knew I was going to finish my 9th Ironman Triathlon. It was tough but Ironman are never easy. The exhilaration and enthusiasm of the crowd, and hearing the announcer say, ” Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!”, never gets old. Never.\r\n\r\nAs I came through the shoot and they took my pictures, I looked over and there was the young guy who I had seen as I exited the riverbed.  As I approached him, I recognized him as the son of one of my best friends.  We both laughed and embraced and I told him how appreciative I was for his encouragement.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">POST SCRIPT</strong>\r\n\r\nThese races are not only a physical challenge but also a mental challenge. With the difficulties with the wetsuit, the warm water, the uneven roads, the heat, the flat tire and my foot problems on the run, this was not an easy race. But again, I persevered.\r\n\r\nI always keep a remembrance of my parents with me at all times in my race jersey pocket. When things would get bad, I would reach back and touch it and say thanks mom and dad for being with me. This kept me going through any difficulties I was having at the time. With all their struggles in their lives (fleeing near certain death in fascist Germany, emigrating with almost nothing, meeting each other in the US and building a new life and more), they just kept moving forward and never looked back. They taught me over and over again, that no matter how tough things get in life just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep going. They supported me no matter what I did as long as I had my heart and mind in it. On this day, and every day of my life, I knew they are with me all the way.\r\n\r\nAs I said after they passed “You are not dead, dead or only those that one forgets”. I will never forget them as they never forgot me. This, and all of my races, are dedicated in their honor. I therefore start each race with their initials marked on my forearms.\r\n\r\nI want to thank you for taking the time to read this and for supporting me, whether on line, thinking about me or reading this.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 9X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n	<a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds0_hCW9WA4\"><img alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" title=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finisher-2.jpg\"></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> <br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,<br>\r\n</strong></span>Post race pic<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em></p>\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOZKCkaR9a0fl-OfBkXj-Z46M__ixhQOKqFQiAB_sf0rQDWmGsv_NdpwYlUbChPfw?key=MWNqUHJtR0hwSmdyVVFxQ2t1WmY3ZkVTYlNFZ2FB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Santa Rosa<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>','Race Report 9th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','348-revision-v1','','','2019-06-17 09:51:43','2019-06-17 09:51:43','',348,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/348-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2082,8,'2019-06-18 03:20:09','2019-06-18 03:20:09','[caption id=\"attachment_4115\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"400\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4115\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee.-avoid-replacement2-400x500.png\" alt=\"Avoid Knee Replacement\" width=\"400\" height=\"500\" /> <em>    Avoid Knee Replacement With Regenerative Orthopedics</em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nKnee pain, like all other types of joint pain, can appear suddenly or become an ongoing, chronic condition. And the most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability is arthritis, which frequently results in knee replacement. In this article, we will discuss ways to avoid knee replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials/\">Click to See Stem Cell Testimonial Videos</a>\r\n<h3>Knee Pain and Its Common Treatments</h3>\r\nKnee pain can be caused by conditions like bursitis, tendonitis, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, chondromalacia patellae and meniscal injury. All of these very often lead to the eventual surgical recommendation or intervention.\r\n\r\nBefore surgery, other more conservative therapies are usually attempted to bring relief from the knee pain. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen or Naprosyn) and steroid (cortisone) injections might be included in those initial recommendations.\r\n<h3>Are Steroids and NSAIDs Good Choices to Avoid Knee Replacement?</h3>\r\nSteroid injections and NSAIDs have been shown in studies to be effective in decreasing inflammation and providing pain relief in the short-term. Unfortunately, they have also been shown to change the properties of ligaments and other soft tissue. And those changes end up slowing down the healing process.\r\n\r\nBecause these medications inhibit soft tissue healing, their use is cautioned in those who have ligament and soft tissue injuries. Therefore, they should only be utilized for the shortest period of time, if used at all. Since they inhibit healing, they speed up the chance for joint replacement. So, they really are not a great choice if you are looking to avoid knee replacement.\r\n\r\nInstead, Regenerative Orthopedic techniques, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP and Prolotherapy should be sought, because they have been shown to strengthen and resolve ligament injuries, repair meniscal injuries, and rebuild cartilage in the knee.\r\n<h3>The RICE Protocol Is Pretty Common. Is it a Good Way to Avoid Knee Replacement?</h3>\r\nSo what about the RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) protocol? Everyone knows about the RICE protocol. And most people are quick to put it into action. It has to be a good choice. Right? Not really!\r\n\r\nAn interesting point is that the RICE protocol has been rescinded by its author due to its detrimental effect on healing. What? Yup! The RICE protocol actually hinders blood supply to the injury. And blood brings the healing factors to an injury. Remember…The river does not flow when it is frozen; and that ‘river’ is your blood.\r\n<h3>What about Hyaluronic Acid Injections? It\'s Natural, Isn\'t It? So That Means It Must Be Good!</h3>\r\nHyaluronic acid injections, such as Synvisc or Hyalgen, are some of the most popular conservative treatments for knee pain. Yes, hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the body that provides cushion and lubrication to the joints. And it can be used as an oral supplement and as an injection that is given directly into the knee joint for the relief of knee pain.\r\n<h4><em>But are there drawbacks to the use of hyaluronic acid?</em></h4>\r\nOne drawback of hyaluronic acid is that if relief is actually experienced with hyaluronic acid injections, it is generally only for a short period of time. Also, studies have shown this treatment actually lacks clinical effectiveness. In fact, a systematic review of 89 studies that included over twelve thousand patients comparing hyaluronic acid injections to a sham treatment or to no intervention at all, found that hyaluronic acid supplementation to the knee produced minimal to non-existent results when it came to pain relief and function in knee arthritis patients.\r\n\r\nThat means thousands of patients in these studies received no relief at all. And if they did find relief, it was not much. Unfortunately, those that do find some pain relief with the use of hyaluronic acid, only experience results for a short period of time. And the treatment frequently becomes only a delay for the inevitable knee replacement, because all it does is lubricate a dysfunctional joint, and does not fix anything. In the end, it may delay the joint replacement, but does not help to avoid knee replacement.\r\n<h3>Are Cortisone Injections Really All That Bad for the Knee Joint?</h3>\r\nSteroids are used to provide anti-inflammatory relief in affected areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching and allergic reactions. And, in addition to their use for pain, they are also often used as part of the treatment for a number of different diseases, such as severe allergies or skin problems, asthma, or arthritis. In many of these cases, steroids are lifesaving!\r\n\r\nThe discovery that steroids could be injected into joints was received with enthusiasm, and led to widespread use. However, shortly after doctors started injecting cortisone and other steroids into knee joints in the 1950s, reports of terrible arthropathies, or joint diseases, began to surface. There was an obvious indication that all was not well with this treatment choice. Way back then, the researchers discouraged the use of steroids being injected into the joint, due to their side effects and cell death in the bone.\r\n\r\nSteroid injections accelerate cartilage degeneration and joint destruction. Cortisone has a deleterious effect on soft tissue healing by inhibiting blood flow to the injured area, new blood vessel formation, protein synthesis, fibroblast proliferation and ultimately collagen formation.\r\n\r\nCortisone weakens collagen and therefore soft tissue such as ligaments and tendons, which contributes to the development of conditions such as arthritis. And, as we know, this leads to the eventual knee replacement. Today, despite the dangers, cortisone use is widespread and has become the standard of care.\r\n<h3>Surgical Repair</h3>\r\nElimination of knee pain by arthroscopic shaving, cutting, or removal of tissue just delays the pain for a few years until the remaining tissue becomes degenerated. The athlete or any knee pain patient must realize that with each procedure and each shaving or cutting of tissue, NSAID prescription, or steroid injection, the risk of developing long-term arthritis and the eventual knee replacement is greatly increased. The key to keeping the knee strong is to stimulate the area to heal. Remember, once surgery is done, it cannot be undone!\r\n<h3>Other Non-Surgical Treatments</h3>\r\nEven though the goal of many non-surgical treatments such as weight loss, exercise, physiotherapy, bracing, and orthotics, is to decrease pain and improve knee function, they are unable to repair the source of the pain, the ligament or soft tissue injury. Why is it so important to repair the ligaments and other soft tissue? Because the long-term consequence of ligament and soft tissue injuries that are left unhealed is arthritis.\r\n\r\nIs it any wonder the treatments mentioned above, including hyaluronic acid, do not last. And why they are unable to prevent the eventual knee replacement! You see, these treatments are unable to get to the root cause of the problem. The road to arthritis can only be remedied when the problem of ligament injury is addressed. None of the above treatments address this problem. But Regenerative Orthopedics does.\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedics Is An Effective Treatment to Avoid Knee Replacement</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic therapies such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP and Prolotherapy stimulate, rather than interfere with, the normal healing process. The treatments stimulate the normal inflammatory-reparative mechanisms of the body, boosting cartilage growth, strengthening the tendons and ligaments, and repairing the meniscus in a knee or the labrum in the hip or shoulder.\r\n\r\nThese regenerative treatments offer hope to those suffering from various types of knee pain and provide an effective, non-surgical option for those trying to avoid knee replacement.\r\n\r\nAs we say at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>:\r\nRegenerate First; Surgery Last!','Avoid Knee Replacement with Regenerative Orthopedics','','publish','open','closed','','avoid-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics','','','2020-09-11 02:24:20','2020-09-11 02:24:20','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=2082',0,'post','',0),(2083,8,'2019-06-18 03:20:09','2019-06-18 03:20:09','Knee pain, like all other types of joint pain, can appear suddenly or become an ongoing, chronic condition. The most common cause of chronic knee pain and disability is arthritis, which frequently results in knee replacement. Knee pain can also be caused by conditions like bursitis, tendonitis, sports injuries, degenerative joint disease, chondromalacia patellae and meniscal injury, all of which very often lead to the eventual surgical recommendation or intervention.\r\n\r\n<h6>Knee Pain Treatments</h6>\r\nBefore surgery, other more conservative therapies are usually attempted to bring relief from the knee pain. NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen or Naprosyn) and steroid (cortisone) injections might be included in those initial recommendations. Are these treatments a good choice? Although steroid injections and NSAIDs have been shown in studies to be effective in decreasing inflammation and providing pain relief in the short-term, they unfortunately have also been shown to change the properties of ligaments and other soft tissue, which ends up slowing down the healing process. Because these medications inhibit soft tissue healing, their use is cautioned in those who have ligament and soft tissue injuries. Therefore, their use in ligament injuries should be used for the shortest period of time, if used at all. Instead, Regenerative Orthopedic techniques, such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP and Prolotherapy, which have been shown to strengthen and resolve ligament injuries, repair meniscal injuries, and rebuild cartilage in the knee, should be sought.\r\n\r\n<h6>The RICE Protocol</h6>\r\nSo what about the RICE (rest, ice, compression and elevation) protocol? Everyone knows about the RICE protocol, and most people are quick to put it into action. However, an interesting point is that the RICE protocol has been rescinded by its author due to its detrimental effect on healing. Why? Because it hinders blood supply to the injury, and blood brings the healing factors to an injury. Remember…The river does not flow when it is frozen; and that ‘river’ is your blood.\r\n\r\n<h6>What about Hyaluronic Acid Injections?</h6>\r\nHyaluronic acid injections, such as Synvisc or Hyalgen, are some of the most popular conservative treatments for knee pain. Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally found in the body that provides cushion and lubrication to the joints. It can be used as an oral supplement and as an injection that is given directly into the knee joint for the relief of knee pain. Are there drawbacks to the use of hyaluronic acid? \r\n\r\nIf relief is experienced with hyaluronic acid injections, it is generally only for a short period of time. Studies have shown this treatment to actually lack clinical effectiveness. In fact, a systematic review of 89 studies that included over twelve thousand patients comparing hyaluronic acid injections to a sham treatment or to no intervention at all, found that hyaluronic acid supplementation to the knee produced minimal to non-existent results when it came to pain relief and function in knee arthritis patients. That means thousands of patients in these studies received no relief at all, and if they did find relief, it was not much. Unfortunately, those that do find some pain relief with the use of hyaluronic acid, only experience results for a short period of time, and the treatment frequently becomes only a delay for the inevitable knee replacement, because all it does is lubricate a dysfunctional joint, and does not fix anything.  \r\n\r\n<h6>Other Non-Surgical Treatments</h6>\r\nEven though the goal of many non-surgical treatments such as weight loss, exercise, physiotherapy, bracing, and orthotics, is to decrease pain and improve function, they are unable to repair the source of the pain, the ligament or soft tissue injury. Why is it so important to repair the ligaments and other soft tissue? Because the long-term consequence of ligament and soft tissue injuries that are left unhealed is arthritis. Is it any wonder why the treatments mentioned above including hyaluronic acid do not last, and why they are unable to prevent the eventual knee replacement! You see, these treatments are unable to get to the root cause of the problem. The road to arthritis can only be remedied when the problem of ligament injury is addressed. None of the above treatments address this problem. Regenerative Orthopedics does.\r\n\r\n<h6>Are Cortisone Injections Really All That Bad?</h6>\r\nSteroids are used to provide anti-inflammatory relief in affected areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching and allergic reactions, and, in addition to their use for pain, are often used as part of the treatment for a number of different diseases, such as severe allergies or skin problems, asthma, or arthritis. In many of these cases, steroids are lifesaving! The discovery that steroids could be injected into joints was received with enthusiasm, and led to widespread use. However, shortly after doctors started injecting cortisone and other steroids into knee joints in the 1950s, reports of terrible arthropathies, or joint diseases, began to surface. There was an obvious indication that all was not well with this treatment choice. Way back then, the researchers discouraged the use of steroids being injected into the joint, due to their side effects and cell death in the bone.\r\n\r\nSteroid injections accelerate cartilage degeneration and joint destruction. Cortisone has a deleterious effect on soft tissue healing by inhibiting blood flow to the injured area, new blood vessel formation, protein synthesis, fibroblast proliferation and ultimately collagen formation. Cortisone weakens collagen and therefore soft tissue such as ligaments and tendons, which contributes to the development of conditions such as arthritis, which as we know, leads to the eventual joint replacement. Today, despite the dangers, cortisone use is widespread and has become the standard of care. \r\n\r\n<h6>Surgical Repair</h6>\r\nElimination of knee pain by arthroscopic shaving, cutting, or removal of tissue just delays the pain for a few years until the remaining tissue becomes degenerated. The athlete or any knee pain patient must realize that with each procedure and each shaving or cutting of tissue, NSAID prescription, or steroid injection, the risk of developing long-term arthritis and the eventual knee replacement is greatly increased. The key to keeping the knee strong is to stimulate the area to heal. Remember, once surgery is done, it cannot be undone!\r\n\r\n<h6>Regenerative Orthopedics</h6>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic therapies such as Stem Cell Therapy, PRP and Prolotherapy stimulate, rather than interfere with, the normal healing process. The treatments stimulate the normal inflammatory-reparative mechanisms of the body, boosting cartilage growth, strengthening the tendons and ligaments, and repairing the meniscus in a knee or the labrum in the hip or shoulder. These regenerative treatments offer hope to those suffering from various types of knee pain and provide an effective, non-surgical option for those trying to avoid knee replacement.\r\nAs we say at OrthoRegen:\r\nRegenerate First; Surgery Last!\r\n','Avoiding Knee Replacement with Regenerative Orthopedics','','inherit','closed','closed','','2082-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 03:20:09','2019-06-18 03:20:09','',2082,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2082-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2084,8,'2022-09-15 03:55:12','2022-09-15 03:55:12','<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-642\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running.jpg\" alt=\"Running\" width=\"200\" height=\"265\" />\n<h4>What Are Prolotherapy Treatments?</h4>\nProlotherapy treatments are a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal injured or weakened joints, ligaments and tendons. With Prolotherapy (also called Dextrose Prolotherapy), the weakened areas are injected with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the tendons and ligaments grow stronger and vibrant, the pain is alleviated and motion is restored.\n\nWhether a joint, ligament or tendon is causing you pain or limited movement, Prolotherapy might be the right choice for you. Prolotherapy can help with arthritis, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/knee-injury-treatment/\">knee injuries</a>, tendinitis (tennis elbow), hip dysfunction, bulging discs, lumbar or cervical spine instability, bursitis, ACL Tears, <a href=\"#\">rotator cuff injuries</a> and more.\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Treatment Repairs Joints and Relieves Pain</h4>\nProlotherapy\'s modern model was founded in the 1950s by Drs. George Hackett and Gustav Hemwall. But the notion of irritating an injured area to stimulate the body to heal itself goes back to ancient Greece. Prolotherapy helps your body make new cells. And it strengthens lax or torn tendons and ligaments. Ligaments are the tough tissues which connect bones to bones and tendons are the same kind of tissue which connect muscles to bones.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\nYou might wonder why you still have pain in an injured area or why that area remains weak, even after a healing period of weeks, months or years. The answer lies in the fact that both ligaments and tendons have very poor circulation and it is this lack of blood supply which deprives them of the nutrients they need to heal properly. These weakened areas may have <strong>little or no blood flow</strong>, but they have lots of nerves. That’s why you may feel a significant amount of pain.\n\nRelaxed and weak ligaments lead to increased cartilage degeneration and finally bone-on-bone friction, which may result in arthritis type pain. Additionally, nerves around the soft tissues become stretched and irritated, also producing pain.\n\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-644\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/couple1.jpg\" alt=\"Couple1\" width=\"200\" height=\"298\" />\n<h4>What is Prolotherapy Treatment Like?</h4>\nThe Prolotherapy technique involves the injection of a proliferant that causes an inflammatory response which stimulates the healing process. A local anesthetic is used so there is <strong>minimal discomfort</strong> with the injections. This results in a stronger or larger tendon or ligament that can hold body structures in place more effectively. The weakened area heals, and the <strong>patient\'s pain is reduced or eliminated</strong>.\n\nProlotherapy is an excellent alternative to <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Cortisone-Is-it-Really-Good-for-You\">cortisone injections</a>, which long-term studies have shown can actually weaken tissue.\n\nMost patients require about 4 to 6 Prolotherapy treatments to restore function and relieve pain, but many find improvement after only one session. The treatments are usually given at two to four week intervals.\n\nProlotherapy has been shown to be effective at eliminating the pain of such conditions as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/sports-injuries-treatment-overview/\">sports injuries</a>, tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, some headaches, degenerated joints, fibromyalgia, and more. And it is effective at treating many causes of chronic (and in some cases acute) back and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-neck-pain/\">neck pain</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-shoulder-pain/\">shoulder</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-knee-pain/\">knee</a> and other joint pain, tendonitis, and bursitis.\n\nProlotherapy is a non-surgical treatment heartily endorsed by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, who himself was a prolotherapist. The late diet guru Robert Atkins, M.D., also used \"prolo\" at his New York clinic and called it a miraculous treatment.\n\n<a href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\n<h4 class=\"text-center\">Video: What is Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\n<div style=\"display: table; margin: 0 auto;\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"scdadG1A2Vk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dextrose-Prolotherapy-Overview.jpg\" alt=\"Dextrose Prolotherapy Overview\"]</div>\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prolotherapy-videos/\">View More Videos on Prolotherapy</a>\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\nCall 310-453-1234 today for a phone consultation to see if Prolotherapy treatment can get you pain free\n\nCall <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a> today for a free phone consultation with Dr. Peter Fields to see if Prolotherapy treatment can get you pain free and ‘back in the game’ or help you resume your normal lifestyle. You can also <a href=\"/contact/\">contact Dr. Fields\' office</a>  to set up an in-person consultation.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Prolotherapy Treatment Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','382-autosave-v1','','','2022-09-15 03:55:12','2022-09-15 03:55:12','',382,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/382-autosave-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2085,8,'2019-06-18 03:24:22','2019-06-18 03:24:22','\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-642\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running.jpg\" alt=\"Running\" width=\"200\" height=\"265\" />\r\n<h4>What is Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\nProlotherapy treatment is a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal injured or weakened joints, ligaments and tendons. With Prolotherapy (also called Dextrose Prolotherapy), the weakened areas are injected with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the tendons and ligaments grow stronger and vibrant, the pain is alleviated and motion is restored.\r\n\r\nWhether a joint, ligament or tendon is causing you pain or limited movement, Prolotherapy might be the right choice for you. Prolotherapy can help with arthritis, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/knee-injury-treatment/\">knee injuries</a>, tendinitis (tennis elbow), hip dysfunction, bulging discs, lumbar or cervical spine instability, bursitis, ACL Tears, <a href=\"#\">rotator cuff injuries</a> and more.\r\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Treatment Repairs Joints and Relieves Pain</h4>\r\nProlotherapy\'s modern model was founded in the 1950s by Drs. George Hackett and Gustav Hemwall, but the notion of irritating an injured area to stimulate the body to heal itself goes back to ancient Greece. Prolotherapy helps your body make new cells, which strengthen lax or torn tendons and ligaments (ligaments are the tough tissues which connect bones to bones and tendons are the same kind of tissue which connect muscles to bones).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nYou might wonder why you still have pain in an injured area or why that area remains weak, even after a healing period of weeks, months or years. The answer lies in the fact that both ligaments and tendons have very poor circulation and it is this lack of blood supply which deprives them of the nutrients they need to heal properly. These weakened areas may have <strong>little or no blood flow</strong>, but they have lots of nerves. That’s why you may feel a significant amount of pain.\r\n\r\nRelaxed and weak ligaments lead to increased cartilage degeneration and finally bone-on-bone friction, which may result in arthritis type pain. Additionally, nerves around the soft tissues become stretched and irritated, also producing pain.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-644\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/couple1.jpg\" alt=\"Couple1\" width=\"200\" height=\"298\" />\r\n<h4>What is Prolotherapy Treatment Like?</h4>\r\nThe Prolotherapy technique involves the injection of a proliferant (a mild irritant solution – dextrose, phenol, glycerin, etc.) that causes an inflammatory response which stimulates the healing process. A local anesthetic is used so there is <strong>minimal discomfort</strong> with the injections. This results in a stronger or larger tendon or ligament that can hold body structures in place more effectively. The weakened area heals, and the <strong>patient\'s pain is reduced or eliminated</strong>. Prolotherapy is an excellent alternative to <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Cortisone-Is-it-Really-Good-for-You\">cortisone injections</a>, which long-term studies have shown can actually weaken tissue.\r\n\r\nMost patients require about 4 to 6 Prolotherapy treatments to restore function and relieve pain, but many find improvement after only one session. The treatments are usually given at two to four week intervals.\r\n\r\nIn addition to chronic (and in some cases acute) back and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-neck-pain/\">neck pain</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-shoulder-pain/\">shoulder</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-knee-pain/\">knee</a> and other joint pain, tendonitis and bursitis, prolotherapy has been shown to be effective at eliminating the pain of such conditions as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/sports-injuries-treatment-overview/\">sports injuries</a>, tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, some headaches, degenerated joints, fibromyalgia, and more.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy is a non-surgical treatment heartily endorsed by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, who himself was a prolotherapist. The late diet guru Robert Atkins, M.D., also used \"prolo\" at his New York clinic and called it a miraculous treatment.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"text-center\">Video: What is Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\n<div style=\"display: table;margin: 0 auto;\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"scdadG1A2Vk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dextrose-Prolotherapy-Overview.jpg\" alt=\"Dextrose Prolotherapy Overview\"]\r\n</div>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prolotherapy-videos/\">View More Videos on Prolotherapy</a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\nCall <a href=\"tel:1-424-325-6695\">424-325-6695</a> today for a free phone consultation with Dr. Peter Fields to see if Prolotherapy treatment can get you pain free and ‘back in the game’ or help you resume your normal lifestyle. You can also <a href=\"/contact/\">contact Dr. Fields\' office</a>  to set up an in-person consultation.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Prolotherapy Treatment Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','382-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 03:24:22','2019-06-18 03:24:22','',382,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/382-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2086,8,'2019-06-18 04:51:48','2019-06-18 04:51:48','<h6>TOPICS </h6>\r\nAchilles tendinopathy \r\nPlantar fasciosis\r\n\r\n<strong>Dextrose: Ryan et al 2009   Dextrose injection for chronic pain of Plantar fasciosis</strong>\r\nRyan MB, Wong AD, Gillies JH, Wong J, Traunton JE Sonographically guided intratendinous injections of hyperosmolar dextrose/lidocaine: a pilot study for the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis. Br J Sports Med 2009;43 :303–306.\r\n\r\nThe is an article  about  injection of 25% dextrose in 20 consecutive patients with pain in the feet imitated by prssure over the plantar fascia.  Injections were given under ultrasound guidance. These were chronic cases with pain from 7 to 228 months (mean 21 months). Follow-up was for 6-20 months (mean 11.8) months from the final treatment. Three to 12 sessions (mean 3) were given at 2 week intervals. 16 out of 20 had good to excellent results.\r\n\r\nMy impression is that there were apparently no dropouts which is somewhat unusual in a study with foot injection every 2 weeks. This speaks well of the technique of the authors. However, the every 2 week frequency may have not allowed enough time in between to really determine the number of treatments needed with full healing intervals. There is always that balance between desire to move treatment along in an athlete and the desire to keep the number of treatments minimal. It is notable that, although ultrasound was used for injection there were no post treatment ultrasound results reported. Therefore there were no objective post treatment measures.  There also was not a group comparing blind injections to ultrasound guided.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar row-full \">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"><img alt=\"foot pain medium\" title=\"foot pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/foot-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\">Ankle/Foot</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"><img alt=\"Knee Pain\" title=\"Knee Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\">Knee</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"><img alt=\"back pain medium\" title=\"back pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/back-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\">Lower Back</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"><img alt=\"Elbow Pain\" title=\"Elbow Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/elbow-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\">Elbow</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"><img alt=\"Finger Pain\" title=\"Finger Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finger-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\">Finger</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"><img alt=\"Groin/Pelvis\" title=\"Groin/Pelvis\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hip-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\">Groin/Pelvis</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','Ankle Foot','','inherit','closed','closed','','2009-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 04:51:48','2019-06-18 04:51:48','',2009,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2009-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2087,8,'2019-06-18 04:54:15','2019-06-18 04:54:15','<strong>DEX: Reeves et al 2000:</strong> \r\n\r\n10% dextrose superior to hypotonic lidocaine in finger and thumb OA.  Injection was primarily periarticular here (medial and lateral) and in this study  10% dextrose was superior  with no obvious effect of control solution.  Reeves KD, Hassanein K. Randomized prospective placebo controlled double blind study of dextrose <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">prolotherapy</a> for osteoarthritic thumbs and finger (DIP, PIP and Trapeziometacarpal) joints: Evidence of Clinical Efficacy. Jnl Alt Compl Med 2000;6(4):311-320.  To open a PDF of the study click here -->View Finger Study  \r\nSubjects had finger pain an average of 5 years and met radiographic criteria for finger  \r\n \r\n<strong>Here is the abstract </strong>\r\n\r\nReeves KD; Hassanein K Randomized, prospective, placebo-controlled double-blind study of dextrose <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">prolotherapy</a> for osteoarthritic thumb and finger (DIP, PIP, and trapeziometacarpal) joints: evidence of clinical efficacy. J Altern Complement Med (United States), Aug 2000, 6(4) p311-20    OBJECTIVES: To determine the clinical benefit of dextrose prolotherapy (injection of growth factors or growth factor stimulators) in osteoarthritic finger joints. DESIGN: Prospective randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial. SETTINGS/LOCATION: Outpatient physical medicine clinic. SUBJECTS: Six months of pain history was required in each joint studied as well as one of the following: grade 2 or 3 osteophyte, grade 2 or 3 joint narrowing, or grade 1 osteophyte plus grade 1 joint narrowing. Distal interphalangeal (DIP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP), and trapeziometacarpal (thumb CMC) joints were eligible. Thirteen patients (with seventy-four symptomatic osteoarthitic joints) received active treatment, and fourteen patients (with seventy-six symptomatic osteoarthritic joints) served as controls. INTERVENTION: One half milliliter (0.5 mL) of either 10% dextrose and 0.075% xylocaine in bacteriostatic water (active solution) or 0.075% xylocaine in bacteriostatic water (control solution) was injected on medial and lateral aspects of each affected joint. This was done at 0, 2, and 4 months with assessment at 6 months after first injection. OUTCOME MEASURES: One-hundred millimeter (100 mm) Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain at rest, pain with joint movement and pain with grip, and goniometrically-measured joint flexion. RESULTS: Pain at rest and with grip improved more in the dextrose group but not significantly. Improvement in pain with movement of fingers improved significantly more in the dextrose group (42% versus 15% with a p value of .027). Flexion range of motion improved more in the dextrose group (p = .003). Side effects were minimal. CONCLUSION: Dextrose prolotherapy was clinically effective and safe in the treatment of pain with joint movement and range limitation in osteoarthritic finger joints.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar row-full \">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"><img alt=\"foot pain medium\" title=\"foot pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/foot-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\">Ankle/Foot</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"><img alt=\"Knee Pain\" title=\"Knee Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\">Knee</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"><img alt=\"back pain medium\" title=\"back pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/back-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\">Lower Back</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"><img alt=\"Elbow Pain\" title=\"Elbow Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/elbow-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\">Elbow</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"><img alt=\"Finger Pain\" title=\"Finger Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finger-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\">Finger</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"><img alt=\"Groin/Pelvis\" title=\"Groin/Pelvis\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hip-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\">Groin/Pelvis</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','Finger','','inherit','closed','closed','','2014-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 04:54:15','2019-06-18 04:54:15','',2014,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2014-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2088,8,'2019-06-18 04:56:36','2019-06-18 04:56:36','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Maryland.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Maryland\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-362\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Saturday, September 29, 2018\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">\"Never lose sight of your goals\"\r\nYvette and Fred Fields</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Here’s the story of my 10th Ironman:</strong>\r\n\r\nIronman Maryland it was to be.\r\nI originally scheduled this to take place at Ironman Hamburg, Germany, June 30, 2018.\r\nHamburg is special for me as I lived there for 9 months many years ago.\r\nAnd both my parents were born in Germany.\r\nUnfortunately, it was not meant to be.\r\n\r\nDue to the extreme heat in Europe this summer, they canceled the swim three days before the event due to the high algae count in the lake. The swim is my best part of the race and helps set me for the rest of the race. Also, in Europe when they cancel the swim they make you run first (not in the states where one just bikes and runs). No one practices running to biking. We practice swimming to biking and biking to running. So, after the 6K (4mile) mile starting run, I entered the transition area to get on the bike. But instead of being at the front of the crowd (as wold be if we had swum first), I was towards the back as I am not a fast runner. But either way I went off to do the 112-mile bike.\r\n\r\nThe first half of the bike (56 miles) went well. I felt strong and confident.\r\nAs I started the second loop (it was a double loop), I felt stomach pains.\r\nI had cramps and felt nauseous. My nutrition intake (I use only liquids) started to drop as my stomach could not take it. I usually take something in every 20 minutes. Then it was 30 minute, 40 minutes and more. This is not good as one must take in what you need and more on the bike so as not to run short during the marathon. The second half of my bike took an hour longer than the first half. This is very significant.\r\n\r\nWhen I transitioned to the run (T2), it took me quite a while to leave the transition area.\r\nAfter about five miles (I walked the last three miles due to lack of nutrition intake), I knew I was done.\r\nNo food, no water = no energy.\r\nInstead of attempting to go the whole way (which would have been impossible without bonking or\r\nworse passing out later), I decided to turn around and go back.\r\nSo, for my first time in over 60 triathlons, I did not finish.\r\nIt is hard to train but even harder to decide not to go on.\r\nBut for my overall health and safety, I knew that I had made the best choice.\r\n\r\nUpon returning to the states I had to reevaluate. If one does 12 Ironman races and at least one in each year, you can get a special Lottery entry into the world championships in Kona, Hawaii. My count now still stood at 9. If I didn’t do one this year my total would go back to zero. I looked at my options and the best one was Ironman Maryland at the end of September. Since it was less than two months away, I just had to maintain my fitness level with moderate work outs.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">Getting There:</strong>\r\n\r\nThe flight to Maryland was a lot easier than it was to Hamburg. It was in Cambridge, Maryland, which is the outer banks of Maryland. Cross country flight to Philadelphia and a short flight to a small airport near Cambridge. Got to the hotel and checked in, looked over the course and got ready for race day which comes fast.The swim took place in a river that fed from the ocean. The day of the race the weather was very good. This race had lots of rain in the past but this day the weather was good\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">The Swim 2.4 miles:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/swim-400.jpg\" alt=\"Swim 400\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-363\" />This race is notorious for rainy weather but race day was clear and without clouds. The swim takes place in a river that is fed from the ocean.  My swim went well. The water was wetsuit legal which meant the water was below 76.2 degrees. At 74 degrees, it was warm but I left my wetsuit on as did most of the other athletes. Because I’m a strong swimmer it’s easy for me to overheat in a wetsuit. I had learned in practice, just two days before, to pull the zipper down on the back of my wetsuit to let a little bit of water in to cool me down.\r\n\r\nPlus, twice during the race I lifted the front of my wetsuit off my chest and let water in. This was enough to cool me down. All in all, I felt very good in the swim. As I exited the water after 2.4 miles, I was aware of the problems I had on the bike so was very cautious and prepared with my nutrition intake.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">The Bike 112 miles:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike2-600.jpg\" alt=\"Bike2 600\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-364\" />There was some wind on the bike which picked up after 40 miles but somehow, I felt strong. I was biking faster than I had ever biked before. Halfway through I was under 3 hours when my normal time for 56 miles is 3:10 or more\r\nI kept pushing ahead without exerting myself too much to save myself for the run.\r\nAnd I did not have any stomach problems!\r\n\r\nI got off the bike at 6 hours and 6 minutes which was 24 minutes faster than I had ever done a bike ride in an Ironman. I was exceptionally pleased. I even commented to the people in the transition why were there so many transition bags in the area and they all said those people haven’t finished. This surprised even me as I am usually a lot slower and there are usually less bags there.  Everything was going as planned.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">The run 26.2 miles:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/run1-400.jpg\" alt=\"Run1 400\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-365\" />As I exited the transition area to start my marathon run I felt very good and strong. The first 5 or 6 miles went well. Unfortunately, then I started to have some foot problems. Ironman races are all about crisis control. So, I knew not to lose my cool and just keep going.\r\n\r\nThis turned out to be my Achilles heel for this race.\r\nSo, I ran and walked for a while. Around mile 13 I had some stomach problems which made me sit down for a bit, but I battled through that.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, foot problems persisted, which slowed me down and even made me fast walk at least 8 of the last 12 miles. But either way after what had happened in Hamburg I was determined not to let anything stop me from completing the race. I just stayed focused even as the sun went down and I started to get cold since I was not running as much. One of the houses I passed by had a few people outside cheering, so I asked if they had an extra t-shirt. One guy there went inside and brought back his volunteer shirt (he had volunteered earlier in the race) and just told me to turn it inside out, so people did not think I was a volunteer. I thanked him profusely.\r\nThis helped a lot and kept me going without getting cold\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finish-line-C-400.jpg\" alt=\"Finish Line C 400\" width=\"300\" height=\"338\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-366\" />So, as I turned the last corner and headed to last 500 yards I knew I had made it. Even with my foot problems and some stomach problems I was able to keep my head in the game and not lose concentration. There is a saying that in an Ironman that the run is 90% mental and the rest is in your head! Hahaha.\r\n\r\nAnd as I entered the finish chute and crossed the finish line, for the tenth time I heard the announcer say:\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Peter Fields, “You are an Ironman!”</strong>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\nAll my aches and pains just faded away.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">Postscript:</strong>\r\n\r\nAs with every race my parents’ spirit was with me the whole way. What they went through to survive fascism of World War II in their countries and resettle in this country was nothing compared to what I had to do for this one day. The fortitude and determination that they gave me kept me going the whole way. I am eternally grateful to have had them as my parents.\r\n\r\nA very dear friend of mine is going through a severe illness right now.I do not wish to put his name out in a mass email to allow him some privacy. I wrote his initials on my forearms so that I could think of him when racing. It’s a tough time he’s going through. Never letting anything stand in his way. Smiling every day and keeping a positive attitude no matter how he is feeling.  He is the true Ironman. When things got bad during my run I looked at my forearms and thought of him with his will and perseverance no matter how bad things get. This helped me get through my day. I dedicated this race in his honor.\r\n\r\nI want to again thank everybody who thought of me during the race or who offered me congratulations on\r\nfinishing my 10th Ironman.\r\nAnd of course, everyone who took the time to read this.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 10X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJCmEnrqYg\"><img alt=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" title=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/post-finish-400b.jpg\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 276px; \"></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> <br>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,<br></strong></span>Post race pic<br>\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em></p>\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN-HsVLxHi_BQ_2nP6zLXP6J8ZTFSNJ6IOp8OWMOlpDKkKhr2mo1qrbf6IRAb3iPg?key=cnNlNUFmU0VxUEZuR0lhTmVOOXp3dDB2czNkMTNB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 Maryland<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>\r\n','Race Report 10th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','361-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 04:56:36','2019-06-18 04:56:36','',361,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/361-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2089,8,'2019-06-18 04:57:19','2019-06-18 04:57:19','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Maryland.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Maryland\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-362\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Saturday, September 29, 2018\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">\"Never lose sight of your goals\"\r\nYvette and Fred Fields</p>\r\n\r\n<strong>Here’s the story of my 10th Ironman:</strong>\r\n\r\nIronman Maryland it was to be.\r\nI originally scheduled this to take place at Ironman Hamburg, Germany, June 30, 2018.\r\nHamburg is special for me as I lived there for 9 months many years ago.\r\nAnd both my parents were born in Germany.\r\nUnfortunately, it was not meant to be.\r\n\r\nDue to the extreme heat in Europe this summer, they canceled the swim three days before the event due to the high algae count in the lake. The swim is my best part of the race and helps set me for the rest of the race. Also, in Europe when they cancel the swim they make you run first (not in the states where one just bikes and runs). No one practices running to biking. We practice swimming to biking and biking to running. So, after the 6K (4mile) mile starting run, I entered the transition area to get on the bike. But instead of being at the front of the crowd (as wold be if we had swum first), I was towards the back as I am not a fast runner. But either way I went off to do the 112-mile bike.\r\n\r\nThe first half of the bike (56 miles) went well. I felt strong and confident.\r\nAs I started the second loop (it was a double loop), I felt stomach pains.\r\nI had cramps and felt nauseous. My nutrition intake (I use only liquids) started to drop as my stomach could not take it. I usually take something in every 20 minutes. Then it was 30 minute, 40 minutes and more. This is not good as one must take in what you need and more on the bike so as not to run short during the marathon. The second half of my bike took an hour longer than the first half. This is very significant.\r\n\r\nWhen I transitioned to the run (T2), it took me quite a while to leave the transition area.\r\nAfter about five miles (I walked the last three miles due to lack of nutrition intake), I knew I was done.\r\nNo food, no water = no energy.\r\nInstead of attempting to go the whole way (which would have been impossible without bonking or\r\nworse passing out later), I decided to turn around and go back.\r\nSo, for my first time in over 60 triathlons, I did not finish.\r\nIt is hard to train but even harder to decide not to go on.\r\nBut for my overall health and safety, I knew that I had made the best choice.\r\n\r\nUpon returning to the states I had to reevaluate. If one does 12 Ironman races and at least one in each year, you can get a special Lottery entry into the world championships in Kona, Hawaii. My count now still stood at 9. If I didn’t do one this year my total would go back to zero. I looked at my options and the best one was Ironman Maryland at the end of September. Since it was less than two months away, I just had to maintain my fitness level with moderate work outs.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">Getting There:</strong>\r\n\r\nThe flight to Maryland was a lot easier than it was to Hamburg. It was in Cambridge, Maryland, which is the outer banks of Maryland. Cross country flight to Philadelphia and a short flight to a small airport near Cambridge. Got to the hotel and checked in, looked over the course and got ready for race day which comes fast.The swim took place in a river that fed from the ocean. The day of the race the weather was very good. This race had lots of rain in the past but this day the weather was good\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">The Swim 2.4 miles:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/swim-400.jpg\" alt=\"Swim 400\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-363\" />This race is notorious for rainy weather but race day was clear and without clouds. The swim takes place in a river that is fed from the ocean.  My swim went well. The water was wetsuit legal which meant the water was below 76.2 degrees. At 74 degrees, it was warm but I left my wetsuit on as did most of the other athletes. Because I’m a strong swimmer it’s easy for me to overheat in a wetsuit. I had learned in practice, just two days before, to pull the zipper down on the back of my wetsuit to let a little bit of water in to cool me down.\r\n\r\nPlus, twice during the race I lifted the front of my wetsuit off my chest and let water in. This was enough to cool me down. All in all, I felt very good in the swim. As I exited the water after 2.4 miles, I was aware of the problems I had on the bike so was very cautious and prepared with my nutrition intake.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">The Bike 112 miles:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike2-600.jpg\" alt=\"Bike2 600\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-364\" />There was some wind on the bike which picked up after 40 miles but somehow, I felt strong. I was biking faster than I had ever biked before. Halfway through I was under 3 hours when my normal time for 56 miles is 3:10 or more\r\nI kept pushing ahead without exerting myself too much to save myself for the run.\r\nAnd I did not have any stomach problems!\r\n\r\nI got off the bike at 6 hours and 6 minutes which was 24 minutes faster than I had ever done a bike ride in an Ironman. I was exceptionally pleased. I even commented to the people in the transition why were there so many transition bags in the area and they all said those people haven’t finished. This surprised even me as I am usually a lot slower and there are usually less bags there.  Everything was going as planned.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">The run 26.2 miles:</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/run1-400.jpg\" alt=\"Run1 400\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-365\" />As I exited the transition area to start my marathon run I felt very good and strong. The first 5 or 6 miles went well. Unfortunately, then I started to have some foot problems. Ironman races are all about crisis control. So, I knew not to lose my cool and just keep going.\r\n\r\nThis turned out to be my Achilles heel for this race.\r\nSo, I ran and walked for a while. Around mile 13 I had some stomach problems which made me sit down for a bit, but I battled through that.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, foot problems persisted, which slowed me down and even made me fast walk at least 8 of the last 12 miles. But either way after what had happened in Hamburg I was determined not to let anything stop me from completing the race. I just stayed focused even as the sun went down and I started to get cold since I was not running as much. One of the houses I passed by had a few people outside cheering, so I asked if they had an extra t-shirt. One guy there went inside and brought back his volunteer shirt (he had volunteered earlier in the race) and just told me to turn it inside out, so people did not think I was a volunteer. I thanked him profusely.\r\nThis helped a lot and kept me going without getting cold\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finish-line-C-400.jpg\" alt=\"Finish Line C 400\" width=\"300\" height=\"338\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-366\" />So, as I turned the last corner and headed to last 500 yards I knew I had made it. Even with my foot problems and some stomach problems I was able to keep my head in the game and not lose concentration. There is a saying that in an Ironman that the run is 90% mental and the rest is in your head! Hahaha.\r\n\r\nAnd as I entered the finish chute and crossed the finish line, for the tenth time I heard the announcer say:\r\n\r\n<em><strong>Peter Fields, “You are an Ironman!”</strong>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\nAll my aches and pains just faded away.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">Postscript:</strong>\r\n\r\nAs with every race my parents’ spirit was with me the whole way. What they went through to survive fascism of World War II in their countries and resettle in this country was nothing compared to what I had to do for this one day. The fortitude and determination that they gave me kept me going the whole way. I am eternally grateful to have had them as my parents.\r\n\r\nA very dear friend of mine is going through a severe illness right now.I do not wish to put his name out in a mass email to allow him some privacy. I wrote his initials on my forearms so that I could think of him when racing. It’s a tough time he’s going through. Never letting anything stand in his way. Smiling every day and keeping a positive attitude no matter how he is feeling.  He is the true Ironman. When things got bad during my run I looked at my forearms and thought of him with his will and perseverance no matter how bad things get. This helped me get through my day. I dedicated this race in his honor.\r\n\r\nI want to again thank everybody who thought of me during the race or who offered me congratulations on\r\nfinishing my 10th Ironman.\r\nAnd of course, everyone who took the time to read this.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 10X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJCmEnrqYg\"><img alt=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" title=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/post-finish-400b.jpg\" style=\"width: 250px; height: 276px; \"></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> <br>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,<br></strong></span>Post race pic<br>\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em></p>\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN-HsVLxHi_BQ_2nP6zLXP6J8ZTFSNJ6IOp8OWMOlpDKkKhr2mo1qrbf6IRAb3iPg?key=cnNlNUFmU0VxUEZuR0lhTmVOOXp3dDB2czNkMTNB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 Maryland<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a><br>\r\n<a href=\"/About/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>\r\n','Race Report 10th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','361-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 04:57:19','2019-06-18 04:57:19','',361,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/361-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2090,8,'2019-06-18 04:57:57','2019-06-18 04:57:57','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-cozumel-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Cozumel Logo\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43\" />\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\" id=\"athletic-event\">November 27, 2011<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><strong >On November 27, 2011, after 27 years of competing in triathlons, I became an Ironman.</strong></p>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">In Cozumel, Mexico at 9:04:07 pm to be exact.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>14 hrs, 4 mins and 7 sec earlier, at 7am, I began what was to be an epic day in my life. 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run. A physical and mental challenge like no other. And although I had trained countless hours to get my body physically prepared, the day was all about staying mentally focused If your mind got the better of you, the day would be over.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My day began at 4am, when I awoke to have breakfast. After getting to the transition area and re-checking my bike several times, I was ready to go. I then went down to the beach to begin the race with over 2300 swimmers (1700+ men and almost 600 women) from over 34 countries.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>It was a beautiful day; air temp about 80 degrees, clear skies and not a cloud in sight. Now, after all the months of training, my epic journey was about to begin.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-swim.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2011 Swim\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-53\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></span><br>\r\nAfter the starting gun went off, it was one big mad dash to the first turn. Fortunately, I am a strong swimmer, so I was towards the front of the pack. Nonetheless, there were arms, legs and bodies all around you. Sometimes even on top of you! It was a beautiful 2.4 mile swim in the 82 degree, crystal clear ocean water of the Yucatan Peninsula. You could see the bottom, which was over 30 feet down. Plus you could see lots of fish of all sizes and even the scuba divers (they were there \"just in case\"). Time went by quickly and one hour and one minute later, I was climbing the stairs out of the water.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2011 Bike\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-56\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></span><br>\r\nThen off to the transition (change tent) to get into bike clothing and hop on my bike for a 112 mile ride. It was three times around the Island. And although there weren\'t any hills, the back side of the island gets wind, so about 60 miles of the ride was into the wind. The air temp was now about 85 -87 degrees with no clouds in sight. You could see huge waves breaking (since we were right next to the beach), so we had a nice view. But the onshore winds never let up. At times we had to lean into the wind to keep upright. As I passed through town, twice on the bike and again twice on the run, I had my cheering squad there. Their passion and enthusiasm kept me going the whole race - big time.<br>\r\nHalfway through the bike I got my special needs bag from the volunteers, where I was able to reload with my own food (water I got from the aid stations). Here I was able to alleviate a potential major problem; about half an hour earlier, I had developed severe pain in my left foot. When I got off the bike I removed the left shoe support wedge (I have one in each shoe), which made the pain bearable. Fortunately I did not have any mechanical problems on the bike and best of all, no flats! When I was on the last nine miles, the skies darkened and then opened up with a torrential rain. It rained so hard, it was difficult to see the end of the bike (my bike shoes took two and a half days to dry out). After making it to the transition area and handing off my bike, it was into the change tent to put on running shoes and start the marathon.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-run.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2011 Run\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-60\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></span><br>\r\nWhen one leaves the tent, you cannot think marathon, since with over eight hours of working out, that would be too much to comprehend. No, instead, you focus on just going for a run. The foot pain that I had on the bike disappeared as soon as I started to run. There where puddles everywhere (it was still raining lightly) and my feet did get a bit wet. Then about three miles into the run there was a street crossing with the water about knee high. So at that point the puddles did not matter anymore and my socks and shoes were just soaked. I did develop a blister on my left foot under the shoe tongue, but did not let it bother me - at least until the race was over.<br>\r\nI just kept telling myself to keep running. I only walked through the aid stations for a quick sip of water or coke, to bite an orange (the gels I carried with me), or to get some ice to put under my hat or down my shirt. My mantra - just keep running; do not walk. It was a three lap run, so it was out and back 6 times. Tedious, but every time we would come back through town, the crowds where going wild along a two mile stretch (along with my cheering squad!).</p>\r\n<p>With each lap, it became more of a mental game to staying \"in it\". The third and final lap was the toughest mentally as well as physically; not only because of over 12 + hrs of working out, but it was dark out and still at least 82-84 degrees. It was \"Just Do It!\" time. So I just kept focusing on the next mile. And once I hit the final turnaround (only 4.4 miles to go), I knew that I had it.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2011 Finish2\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-59\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE FINISH</strong></span><br>\r\nAs I entered the final 50 meters leading to the finish line, a big smile came across my face. At this point I finally knew that I had accomplished what I had set out to do many months ago. I felt wonderful; no pain or exhaustion - only euphoria.</p>\r\n<p>As my coach told me, race day is all about crisis control. So when I crossed the finish line, after 27 years in the sport, the announcer said what I had not heard before: \"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</p>\r\n<p>After a moment or two of realization of what I had just accomplished it was time for food, water, and a post-race massage</p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong></span><br>\r\n<strong id=\"athleticdoc\">The Athletic Doc<sup style=\"font-size: 14px;\">®</sup> and Ironman Finisher</strong></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish-2.jpg\" alt=\"2011 Cozumel\" title=\"2011 Cozumel\" width=\"160\" height=\"215\">\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.app.goo.gl/iYK2GiU2Wy4E6XNY2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2011 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a><br>\r\n<br>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n','Race Report 1st Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','92-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 04:57:57','2019-06-18 04:57:57','',92,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/92-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2091,8,'2019-06-18 04:58:35','2019-06-18 04:58:35','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-cozumel-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Cozumel Logo\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-43\" />\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\" id=\"athletic-event\">November 25, 2012<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</p>\r\n\r\n<p>After finishing this race last year, I was back again to try and beat my time of 2011 time of 14 hrs. 4 mins and 7 sec. And with much pride, I am happy to announce that I did; finishing in 13hrs, 50 mins and 27sec.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>A physical and mental challenge like no other. And although I had trained countless hours to get my body physically prepared, the day was all about staying mentally focused. If your mind got the better of you, the day would be over.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My day began at 4am, when I awoke to have breakfast. After getting to the transition area and re-checking my bike several times, I was ready to go. I then went down to the beach to begin the race with over 2300 swimmers (1700+ men and almost 600 women) from over 42 countries.</p>\r\n<p>It was a beautiful day; air temp about 74 degrees, clear skies and not a cloud in sight. Now, after all the months of training, my journey was about to begin.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-swim.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2012 Swim\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-123\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong></span><br>\r\nThe water was a bit choppy and there was a strong current too. This did not bother me as swimming is my best event. After one last gel, I lined up with the others and then jumped off the pier into the ocean. One has to jump about 7-10 feet off the pier into the water. I positioned myself in a good spot up front and along the shore. The current would be flowing against us for the first 800 meters, so it was best to be close to the shore where the current is less. After treading water for 10 minutes or so, the horn went off. I go pretty fast at first to get away from the crowd. Due to the chop, I altered my stroke a bit to clear this. This brings ones arms slightly closer to the boy and I did develop a bit of an underarm chafe but this was soon forgotten. Once we turned around the first buoy, the current was with us and I let the current work with me for the next mile or so. The water was clear and you could see schools of fish swimming around as well as the scuba lifeguards, positioned on the bottom about 30 feet down. When I got to the final turn, the current was against me again, so I had to work a bit harder. There was no balloon or marker marking the pier so I just followed the crowd and sighted off the lifeguard paddlers and boats. Overall I was about 8 minutes slower than last year (one hour and nine minutes this year) but still felt pretty good. Later I was to learn that most people were 15 to 30 minutes slower than last year. In Ironman races (avg. participants about 2300), there is usually about 10-15 who do not make the 2 hrs. and 20 minute swim cutoff time. This year there was over 240! Very disappointing for them as they take your timing chip away as you exit the water. Some chose to do the race anyway; this was unofficial of course.</p>\r\n<p>As I exited the water, I ran quickly into the change tent (T1). I was determined to cut down my transition time this year – big time. I had opted to wear a Tri Suit under the speed suit (like in the Olympics) I swim in. This meant I did not have to change into separate clothing for the bike and run since the Tri suit is a two piece suit that one can ride and run in.</p>\r\n<p>Once inside, I quickly stripped the speed suit off, put on my helmet and bike shoes and was off to get my bike. You did not have to re-apply sunscreen as they had helpers in the change tent lathering your shoulders and upper arms (the exposed areas) with sunscreen. This was a big help.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2012 Bike\" width=\"160\" height=\"196\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-125\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong></span><br>\r\nThe first loop (it is a three lop ride) on the bike went well as there was not a lot of wind when we got to the back of the island. I also had changed my nutrition from last year and did not have the dreaded stomach problems that many triathletes have on the bike. The second loop, the winds really picked up. It was a tough 15-18 mile section with 15-20 mile an hour wind hitting you broad side. I did develop some left foot pain which happened sometimes when I ride over 70 miles. I wear a special bike shoe orthotics that keeps me from having right foot pain after I run and after riding. This had happened last year. So I removed my left orthotic. But shortly thereafter the right foot also bothered me so I removed that orthotic too. This essentially eliminated the pain. At mile 62 there is a special needs station where one leaves anything that they might want. Last year I rested there a bit but this year just grabbed what I needed from my bag and kept going. The third lap the wind got even more brutal and we were all slugging it out on the backside of the island. As I turned to head back into town at the 100 mile maker I went to slip the orthotics back in as it prevents me from having foot pain on the post ride run. The left one had fallen out of my bike jersey pocket but at least I had the right one. All in all I rode 12 minutes faster than last year.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-run.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2012 Run\" width=\"160\" height=\"215\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-127\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></span><br>\r\nBack into town, I got off the bike at the bike to run transition area (T2). I quickly changed; again much quicker than last year and headed off to run the marathon. My legs were a bit heavy but somehow I was running well. This was especially good since I had a hamstring problem earlier in the year and had been running a lot in deep water instead of the land for my training. The heaviness quickly went away within the first mile and all was going good. I had only slight right hamstring discomfort and no real pain.</p>\r\n<p>We do approximately 4. 4 miles out and back for an 8.8 mile loop (three times). On the way back to town on the first loop, the foot pain (left and right) started to appear. I did take a Celebrex at 4am and another one on the third loop of the bike. When I got to town after 8.8 miles, I asked my good friend Angela (she was my aid throughout the race- and a great one at that) to go find ibuprofen (it works on a different pathway than Celebrex). When I got to the second turn around to head back to town (13.1 miles) my hamstring kicked in - big time. It was painful to run but I kept going. I changed my gait (made it an even shorter stride). There were plenty of people walking by then but I just dealt with it. I know there was medic tent at about 15 miles. I pulled in and asked for ice. They ace wrapped my upper thigh with lots of ice. This seemed to reduce the pain but I still was running slightly slower (the first 13.1miles had me on a 5+ hr. marathon pace - much better than the 5:35 of last year). As I entered town, Angela was there and handed me the ibuprofen. I took it and within minutes I was feeling quite good. Prior to this I had calculated my time and distance and knew that I could break 14 hrs. – and maybe by 30 minutes. The hamstring pain started to return about 19 miles. I got the leg wrapped with more ice again on the way out to the 4.8 final turn around. Before the last turn around I was forced to walk and run. This is something that I had never done before (walk that is), but the pain was pretty high. At the last three mile marker I got even more ice for my hamstring and decided to walk more than run. Soon thereafter I could not continue a run/walk pace due to pain but figured if I walked fast (walking was painful but not severe) I would break 14 hrs. So at that point I walked a 14-15 mile pace (off my Garmin wrist computer), which is still pretty fast. There were plenty of walkers and I was passing them. I had to save whatever run I had left in me for last few hundred meters up to the finish (no way was I going to walk that!). This is right in the middle of the park and all lite up with hundreds (if not more) of people yelling and screaming. So as I got close, I began to run (pain is temporary; finishing is forever!) the last hundred meters to the finish line where I heard the announcer say, once again, \"<strong class=\"subhead\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!</span></strong>\"</p>\r\n\r\n<p>My time was13:50, not the 13:30 I might have had without the hamstring issue. <br>\r\nBut I did end up breaking the 14 hr. barrier (last year\'s time of 14:04), which I had set out to do. Mission accomplished. <br>\r\nAs I always say, age is mind over matter; if you don\'t mind- it does not matter!</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2012 Finish2\" width=\"150\" height=\"268\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-128\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">THE FINISH</strong></span><br>\r\nImmediately after crossing the finish line, after getting a big hug from Angela. I then went into the medical tent and to get a one liter IV bag of fluid (as a former ER doc I know what to say to get it done without waiting). Everyone is dehydrated to some point and this was much needed. Then off to get a post-race massage and some food. Unfortunately, caffeine gels kept me going during the last part of the run and my stomach did not really want any food. But it was nice just to sit down. Then cheered on the last finishers who are those are trying to make the 17 hr. cut-off at midnight. After collecting my gear and bike, I finally headed back to the hotel and got to bed at 2am. Not much success with that after being very jacked up all day, so the next day was to a big recovery and sleep day.</p>\r\n<p>Thank you for allowing me to share this with you and for taking the\r\n\r\ntime to read it. I want to thank everyone that offered me support and\r\nwishes. I am very grateful to each and every one of you.</p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><strong class=\"subhead\">Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong></span><br>\r\n<strong id=\"athleticdoc\">The Athletic Doc<sup style=\"font-size: 14px;\">®</sup> and Ironman Finisher</strong></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish.jpg\" alt=\"2012 Cozumel\" title=\"2012 Cozumel\" style=\"padding-left: 5px;\" width=\"160\" height=\"215\">\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.app.goo.gl/QCF7CgcEG8uOfLBs1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2012 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a><br>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\r\n\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n','Race Report 2nd Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','120-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 04:58:35','2019-06-18 04:58:35','',120,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/120-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2092,8,'2019-06-18 04:59:51','2019-06-18 04:59:51','<h6>TOPICS </h6>\r\nACL Laxity\r\nBaker\'s Cyst \r\nJumper\'s Knee (See  Patellar Tendinosis) \r\nMedial Meniscus  Tear\r\nOsteoarthritis Of Knee \r\n \r\n<strong>ACL LAXITY DEX: Reeves et al 2003 </strong>\r\nDextrose tightens loose ACL ligament by simple Reeves KD Hassanein K Long term effects of dextrose prolotherapy for anterior cruciate ligament laxity: A prospective and consecutive patient study. Alt Ther Hlth Med  May-Jun 2003, 9(3): p58-62.\r\nTo read the entire study click here --> View ACL Laxity Study\r\n\r\nMethod:  16 knees with machine measured ACL laxity (KT-1000 arthrometer) were injected bimonthly with 10-25% dextrose solution for 1 year and then an average of 4 times yearly thereafter until 3 year follow-up.  \r\n\r\nSummary:   Using simple dextrose injection into 16 knees with a loose ACL ligament, 10/16 knees were no longer loose by machine measurement at time of follow-up, and symptoms  were improved. Symptom of osteoarthritits improved even in those who still tested loose.   At the 3 year follow-up  pain with walking had improved by 43% ,  subjective swelling improved 63%,  flexion range of motion improved by 10.5 degrees,  and KT1000 ADD (machine measure of ACL ligament looseness) improved by 71%. \r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar row-full \">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"><img alt=\"foot pain medium\" title=\"foot pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/foot-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\">Ankle/Foot</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"><img alt=\"Knee Pain\" title=\"Knee Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\">Knee</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"><img alt=\"back pain medium\" title=\"back pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/back-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\">Lower Back</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"><img alt=\"Elbow Pain\" title=\"Elbow Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/elbow-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\">Elbow</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"><img alt=\"Finger Pain\" title=\"Finger Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finger-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\">Finger</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"><img alt=\"Groin/Pelvis\" title=\"Groin/Pelvis\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hip-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\">Groin/Pelvis</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','Knee','','inherit','closed','closed','','2020-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 04:59:51','2019-06-18 04:59:51','',2020,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2020-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2093,8,'2019-06-18 05:00:33','2019-06-18 05:00:33','<strong>TOPICS</strong>\r\nExtensor tendinitis: (See extensor tendinosis)\r\nExtensor tendinosis\r\nTennis Elbow: (See extensor tendinosis)\r\n\r\n<strong>Extensor tendinosis: Dex and Sodium morrhuate: Scarpone et al 2008</strong>\r\nInjection of  combination of sodium morrhuate (.72%) and dextrose (10.7%)  on 3 occasions in patients with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylosis) resulted in marked improvement in pain, wrist extension and grip strenth in comparision to injection of saline. Scarpone M, Rabago DP, Zgierska A, Arbogast G, Snell E. The efficacy of <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">prolotherapy</a> for lateral epicondylosis: a pilot study [In Process Citation] Clin J Sport Med (United States), May 2008, 18(3) p248-54\r\n\r\nDr Scarpone et al reported this year in a randomized and controlled study that 12 adults with lateral epicondylosis injected at 0, 1 and 3 months with 0.72% sodium morrhuate, 10.7% dextrose, .29% lidocaine and .04% sensorcaine improved far more in pain levels (91% versus 33%; P &lt; .001) and extension strength (P &lt; .01) and grip strength (P &lt; .05) than 12 subjects given saline injection with the same number of needle punctures and volume. Note this is despite the fact that saline injection is not a placebo, suggesting that saline injection is indeed not equivalent to injection of a combination of sodium morrhuate and dextrose. Although a small study, these results and this design are excellent. Here is that abstract.   From the Department of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nABSTRACT: OBJECTIVES:: To assess whether prolotherapy, an injection-based therapy, improves elbow pain, grip strength, and extension strength in patients with lateral epicondylosis. SETTING:: Outpatient Sport Medicine clinic. STUDY DESIGN:: Double-blind randomized controlled trial. PARTICIPANTS:: Twenty-four adults with at least 6 months of refractory lateral epicondylosis. INTERVENTION:: Prolotherapy participants received injections of a solution made from 1 part 5% sodium morrhuate, 1.5 parts 50% dextrose, 0.5 parts 4% lidocaine, 0.5 parts 0.5% sensorcaine and 3.5 parts normal saline. Controls received injections of 0.9% saline. Three 0.5-ml injections were made at the supracondylar ridge, lateral epicondyle, and annular ligament at baseline and at 4 and 8 weeks. OUTCOME MEASURES:: The primary outcome was resting elbow pain (0 to 10 Likert scale). Secondary outcomes were extension and grip strength. Each was performed at baseline and at 8 and 16 weeks. One-year follow-up included pain assessment and effect of pain on activities of daily living. RESULTS:: The groups were similar at baseline. Compared to Controls, <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> subjects reported improved pain scores (4.5 +/- 1.7, 3.6 +/- 1.2, and 3.5 +/- 1.5 versus 5.1 +/- 0.8, 3.3 +/- 0.9, and 0.5 +/- 0.4 at baseline and at 8 and 16 weeks, respectively). At 16 weeks, these differences were significant compared to baseline scores within and among groups (P &lt; 0.001). Prolotherapy subjects also reported improved extension strength compared to Controls (P &lt; 0.01) and improved grip strength compared to baseline (P &lt; 0.05). Clinical improvement in Prolotherapy group subjects was maintained at 52 weeks. There were no adverse events. CONCLUSIONS:: Prolotherapy with dextrose and sodium morrhuate was well tolerated, effectively decreased elbow pain, and improved strength testing in subjects with refractory lateral epicondylosis compared to Control group injections.\r\n\r\n<strong>Extensor Tendinosis: PRP: Mishra  et al 2006. Treatment of tennis elbow.</strong>\r\n\r\n141 consecutive patients with elbow epicondylar pain. All failed a standardized physical therapy protocol and a variety of other nonoperative treatments. Either PRP injection of bupivicaine with 15 in the active group and 5 in the control group. Only 8 week followup with 60% improvement versus 16% in control. (Non blinded control). At 6 months 81% improvement. (All patients included) and at 12 months minimum 93% improvement. Blinding did not occur at IRB request, accounting in part of the very small control group. All had pain over medial or lateral epicondyle (14/15 lateral) and pain at the elbow with resistance of either resisted flexion or extension respectively. The number of patients that were able to be contacted was not mentioned. Nevertheless results were impressive. Noted is that a blinded clinical trial was approved and status of this is not clear.     MIshra A, Pavelko T.  Treatment of chronic elbow tendinosis with buffered platelet-rich plasma.  American Journal of Sports Medicine  Dec 2006 Volume 34: 1774-1778\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar row-full \">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"><img alt=\"foot pain medium\" title=\"foot pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/foot-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\">Ankle/Foot</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"><img alt=\"Knee Pain\" title=\"Knee Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\">Knee</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"><img alt=\"back pain medium\" title=\"back pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/back-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\">Lower Back</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"><img alt=\"Elbow Pain\" title=\"Elbow Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/elbow-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\">Elbow</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"><img alt=\"Finger Pain\" title=\"Finger Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finger-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\">Finger</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"><img alt=\"Groin/Pelvis\" title=\"Groin/Pelvis\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hip-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\">Groin/Pelvis</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n','Elbow','','inherit','closed','closed','','2024-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:00:33','2019-06-18 05:00:33','',2024,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2024-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2094,8,'2019-06-18 05:01:04','2019-06-18 05:01:04','<strong>Groin Pain/Sports Hernia  Dextrose  Topol et al 2008. Dextrose Injection for Groin Pain and Sports Hernia in Elite Athletes </strong>\r\nDextrose 12.5% injection returns 66/72 elite rugby and soccer players to full sport who were prevented from high level\r\nABSTRACT\r\n\r\nTopol GA, Reeves KD: Regenerative injection of elite athletes with career-altering chronic groin pain who fail conservative treatment: a consecutive case series. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2008;87; – .\r\n\r\nObjective: To obtain multisport and long-term outcome data from the use of regenerative injection therapy on career-threatened athletes.  Design: Consecutive enrollment of elite performance-limited athletes with chronic groin/abdominal pain who failed a conservative treatment trial and whose careers were threatened.   The treatment consisted of monthly injections of 12.5% dextrose in 0.5% lidocaine in abdominal and adductor attachments on the pubis. Injection of the nociceptive source was confirmed by repetition of resistive testing 5 mins after injection. Results: Seventy-five athletes were enrolled. Seventy-two athletes (39 rugby, 29 soccer, and 4 other) completed the minimum two-treatment protocol. Their data revealed a mean groin pain history of 11 (3–60) mos. Average number of treatments received was 3 (1–6). Individual paired t tests for Visual Analog Scale (VAS) of pain with sport (VAS Pain) and Nirschl pain phase scale measured at 0 and an average of 26 (6–73) mos indicated VAS Pain improvement of 82%  (P &lt;10 10 ). and Nirschl pain phase scale improvement of 78% (P &lt;10 10 ). Six athletes did not improve following regenerative injection therapy treatment, and the remaining 66 returned to unrestricted sport. Return to unrestricted sport occurred in an average of 3 (1–5) mos. Conclusions: Athletes returned to full elite-level performance in a timely and sustainable manner after regenerative injection therapy using dextrose.  Key Words: Growth Substances, Osteitis Pubis, Glucose, Tendonitis, Groin, Proliferating, Tendons, Sports Medicine, Athletic Injuries, Sports Hernia\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Groin Pain/Sports Hernia Dextrose:  Topol et al 2005. Injection for Groin Pain and Sports Hernia in Elite Athletes  </strong>\r\nDextrose 12.5% injection returns 22/24 elite rugby and soccer players to full sport who were prevented from high level play by chronic groin pain.  This involved treatment of abdominal muscle weakness, adductor sprain and osteitis pubis. Topol GA, Reeves KD, Hassanein K. Efficacy of Dextrose <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> in Elite Male Kicking-Sport Athletes With Chronic Groin Pain. Archives Phys Med Rehabil, 2005;86:697-702.\r\n\r\nParticipants: Twenty-two rugby and 2 soccer players with chronic groin pain that prevented full sports participation and who were non- responsive both to therapy and to a graded reintroduction into sports activity.   Intervention: Monthly injection of 12.5% dextrose and 0.5% lidocaine in thigh adductor origins, suprapubic abdominal insertions, and symphysis pubis, depending on palpation tenderness. Injections were given until complete resolution of pain or lack of improvement for 2 consecutive treatments.  Main Outcome Measures: Visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain with sports and the Nirschl Pain Phase Scale (NPPS), a measure of functional impairment from pain.  Results: The final data collection point was 6-32 months after treatment (mean, 17mo). A mean of 2.8 treatments were given. The mean reduction in pain during sports , as measured by the VAS, improved from 6.3 +/- 1.4 to 1.0 +/- 2.4 (P &lt; .001), and the mean reduction NPPS score improved from 5.3 +/- 0.7 to 0.8 +/- 1.9 (P &lt; .001). Twenty of 24 patients had no pain and 22 of 24 were unrestricted with sports at final data collection.  Conclusions: Dextrose <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">prolotherapy</a> showed marked efficacy for chronic groin pain in this group of elite rugby and soccer athletes.\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar row-full \">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"><img alt=\"foot pain medium\" title=\"foot pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/foot-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Ankle-Foot\">Ankle/Foot</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"><img alt=\"Knee Pain\" title=\"Knee Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Knee\">Knee</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"><img alt=\"back pain medium\" title=\"back pain medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/back-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Lower-Back\">Lower Back</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"><img alt=\"Elbow Pain\" title=\"Elbow Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/elbow-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Elbow\">Elbow</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"><img alt=\"Finger Pain\" title=\"Finger Pain\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finger-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Finger\">Finger</a>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"large_thumb\">\r\n<a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"><img alt=\"Groin/Pelvis\" title=\"Groin/Pelvis\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hip-pain-medium.png\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\"></a><a href=\"/Articles/Prolotherapy-Research/Groin-Pelvis\">Groin/Pelvis</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n','Groin Pelvis','','inherit','closed','closed','','2028-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:01:04','2019-06-18 05:01:04','',2028,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2028-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2095,8,'2019-06-18 05:03:24','2019-06-18 05:03:24','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-canada-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Canada Logo\" width=\"220\" height=\"97\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-134\" />\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\" id=\"athletic-event\">Sunday August 25, 2013<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</p>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><em>Quote for the day:<strong> One cannot achieve higher goals in life without some struggle.</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-pre-race.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Pre Race\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-138\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">Pre Race</strong></span><br>\r\n awoke at 3:30am so I could have breakfast by 4am. That way I would have three hours before the race, which starts at 7am, to properly digest everything. Once done eating, I stretched out and got dressed. I already had my gear ready to go which included the am, stuff plus the two special needs bags for the bike and the run. I then went downstairs to be driven to the village center, where I dropped off the special needs bags. Then I boarded one of several buses that were waiting to transport us to the swim start. Since the swim is held in a lake and there is limited road access, only Ironman official vehicles would have access to the lake.</p>\r\n<p>When we got there it was not only still dark but about 45 degrees, so it was cold. But at least the rain from the previous day had stopped and no more was predicted. I planned well for the cold (60 degrees was not expected until noon or so). There is always a lot of tension floating around as over 2200 athletes check their gear, so you try your best to keep calm. We had left our bikes down there the day before as well as all our biking clothes and nutrition. The running gear and run nutrition was left at transition area 2 (T2) which is in town where the bike ride ends. This too was done the day before.\r\nThe only thing ones brings in the morning is ones wetsuit, goggles and cap along with whatever water/nutrition you take prior to the race. After pumping up my tires, it was on with the wetsuit and then head down to the waterfront.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-swim.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Swim\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-140\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">The Swim</strong></span><br>\r\nThe lake is surrounded by mountains and the water temperature was about 68 degrees which was comfortable with a wetsuit on. All 2200 of us swam out about 50 yards and began treading water for about 10-15 minutes. At exactly 7am, the gun went off. It would be a long day. As always, I go out fast at the beginning of the swim (it is my best part). That way I try and get away from the majority of the crowd. Then I try and settle back into a good pace. There were a few turns prior to turning back on the fist loop (it was a two lop course), so it got really jammed and crowded; more than usual. I therefore did not really get into my good stroke pattern until the second lap. Plus I had my goggles knocked off twice. This was a first for me but actually a common occurrence with all the swimmers around you. My swim was therefore a bit slower at 1hr and 7 minutes, but still pretty good overall.</p>\r\n<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">T1 (Transition one)</strong></p>\r\n<p>I took a bit longer in the change tent as I put on knee warmers, wind vest, a riding jacket, a skull cap for under my helmet and long liner gloves over my riding gloves (I get cold easy!!).</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Bike\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-142\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">The Bike</strong></span><br>\r\nThen I was off to the 112 mile ride with over 5600 feet of climbing. With the fact that there was a 30 mile or so stretch of flat riding, it was more like 5600 feet of climbing in 80 miles, which made it very hilly. The mountains around here are really very beautiful and the views (when we looked up) were really spectacular. Being wet, I was glad to have everything on. I got rid of the jacket on the first big climb at about 10 miles. And a big climb it was going up about 1600 feet in 10 miles. Then back down and then rollers all the way back thru town. We were now at 40 mile. Riding thru the crowds, who really helped to cheer us along, was invigorating. I now got rid of the liner gloves (which were over m bike gloves) as it was now above 60 (eventually hit about 68 at 2-3 pm). Then some uphills and lots of downhills for the next 20 miles.</p>\r\n<p>After that, they had the special needs station. This is where one leaves out whatever you might want at a point halfway thru the ride (56 miles). I had nutrition supplies to restock what I had gone thru including a new bottle with liquid nutrition I use. I took off the leg warmers, vest and skull cap, gave it to one of the volunteers along with the empty bottle I had gone thru. She was very surprised, but happy. She saw my name on the bottle. She asked if that was me. When I said yes, she said that she had some knee problems and might call me. Wow, a business referral in an Ironman! Then a very flat section where for about 30 miles from mile 55-85 with a slight wind. The views of the mountains above were again spectacular.</p>\r\n<p>Then back to the hills. The last part from mile 85 to 112, was essentially all up hill. The first climb was the longest and the steepest, which wore a lot of people down. Then mostly uphill with some slight some downhill riding all the way back to town. It was a tough time on the legs. As we approached town, the cheering again kept me going. Needless to say my quadriceps muscles (front of the legs) where one gets most of one\'s cycling power were well worn. My time was 6:58, which was slower than Cozumel but with the hills here I was not disappointed.</p>\r\n<p><strong style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">T2 (Transition Two)</strong></p>\r\n<p>After handing off my bike to a handler, it was off the change tent, where I changed put on my running shoes (no clothing change as what I wear under my wetsuit is what I ride and run in), and restocked myself with a few gel packs (there are nutrition aid stations about every mile).On the way out they had volunteers (with grass skirts on!), putting sunscreen on the runners. This would be helpful as it was hot sunny and getting warm.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-run.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Run\" width=\"160\" height=\"213\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-143\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">The Run</strong></span><br>\r\nThe run had over 1100 feet of climbing, none of which we very long. So with the very hilly ride, it made for a tough run constantly going up and down hills already tired legs. Some of the run went thru the woods on dirt trails, which was good for the legs. And in addition we ran around a lake, over a wood bridge on a pond and had some spectacular views of the mountains. Due to a buttock area (gluteus medius) injury, I had done most of my running in deep water. I only ran 3 or 4 times in the last five months outside and then only very short. This gave me the stamina I needed but did not toughen my feet.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>At mile four I developed a blister on my left foot-right in the arch- ouch! I got a Tegederm patch (a wound covering) from a paramedic at mile 8, which eventually stopped the blister from getting worse. At mile five I also had very sharp pain right where my 3rd and 4th toes meet my foot on the right. This was causing me more problems than the left foot blister. This probably happened because I wear a shoe orthotic to help shift some weight off the 2nd toe where I usually have discomfort and the extra weight got transferred laterally to my third and fourth toes. I altered my gait and it became a lot easier to run. At this point it was actually easier to run (mid foot plant) than walk. But on the uphill portions (there were many short ones), I had to sometimes walk as I could not go on my toes. Eventually I was able to keep running and push thru it. As my mom always said, C\'est al vie, (that\'s life). This is what an Ironman is all about- crisis control which was good advice from my coach. The blister pain I just but in the back of my mind as it never got worse. All in all I eventually figured out I would not break 14hrs as I had done last year but with the big hills on the ride, the hills on the run and then the foot problems, I was OK with that. I ran most of the time and walked fast up the hills. And at 72 degrees (that was what it finally got to be) and sunny it was quite warm being at 2200 feet, the ice at the aid stations was a help. I just kept going using many months of physical and mental training to get me thru. At mile 18 or so, as we were running along an asphalt path near the woods, a baby bear came out of the woods and walked onto the path. We all just froze in place and stood there. One woman clapped her hands very loudly and the bear scurried off into the woods. As we started to run again, some said, \"That was the baby. I wonder where the mom is?!\" We all looked into the woods and had a good laugh.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-finish2.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2013 Finish2\" width=\"160\" height=\"268\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-144\" /><strong class=\"subhead\">The Finish</strong></span><br>\r\nSo as I got closer to the finish line, all the aches just stated to fade away. The last mile or so I just let it all go and ran a good pace. As I entered the final turn, the last 150 meters was jammed with the crowds cheering loudly. At this point, I knew I had made it. All the months of training were worth it. And as I approached the archway and the finish line, I heard the announcer say, Peter Fields, \"You\'re an Ironman\"! It never gets old. Final run time was 5:52 with an overall time of 14:18.</p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong class=\"subhead\">Final Thoughts:</strong><br>\r\nAll in all, I was very pleased as I did not have any of the dreaded Ironman stomach problems or any mechanical problems with my bike. I felt exhausted and drained but nonetheless very satisfied to have finished my third Ironman. Some may ask why I punish my body. I was not punishing it - just challenging it. When one is prepared, it is not a punishment. Plus it is as much a mental challenge, if not more than a physical one.</p>\r\n<p>I love the quote by Viktor Frankel, MD; Holocaust survivor and world famous author of the book \"Mans Search for Meaning\" (my dad\'s favorite book).</p>\r\n<p><em><strong>\"Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives\". </strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<p><strong class=\"subhead\">Dedication:</strong><br>\r\nAs you many of you know, each of my past two Ironman races, I have raced with dad\'s initials written on me. This year I chose not to do so, although he was with me all the way. Instead this year I chose to dedicate this race to someone else and have their initials on my arm. Without her unrelenting love and support for me over the years (and I do mean years), this race would have never been possible. And at 87 years young, she still continues to be an inspiration to me. These initials were YSF (Yvette Simon Fields) and they belong to my mom.</p>\r\n\r\n<p>Thanks to everyone for inquiring about me and cheering from near and a far. I really appreciated all of it and words cannot say thank you enough. \r\nYour thoughts and well wishes helped me through my third Ironman.\r\nPlease feel free to see the pictures including the one with me smiling while showing off my mom\'s initials.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\" ><strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong></span><br>\r\n<strong id=\"athleticdoc\">The Athletic Doc<sup style=\"font-size: 14px;\">®</sup> and 3X Ironman Finisher</strong></span></p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2013-finish.jpg\" alt=\"2013 Canada\" title=\"2013 Canada\" style=\"padding-left: 5px;\" width=\"160\" height=\"215\">\r\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://photos.app.goo.gl/gaPdmofhlbBcBfFx2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2013 Canada<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a><br>\r\n<br>\r\n</div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story</p>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n','Race Report 3rd Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','131-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:03:24','2019-06-18 05:03:24','',131,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/131-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2096,8,'2019-06-18 05:03:32','2019-06-18 05:03:32','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-austria-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Austria Logo\" width=\"220\" height=\"82\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-154\" /> \r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday June 29, 2014<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\nMy time was 13:32:36.  A new PR for me.\r\nFor the details, please read the story below.\r\nThank you\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING THERE</strong><br>\r\nIt started with a 12 hour flight from Los Angeles to Frankfurt going via Dallas. There was 3 hour delay in Dallas so it took even longer. I thought that I had missed my train connection in Frankfurt. Fortunately I got through customs very quickly.  35 minutes from arriving at the game, I was not only able to get through customs but pick up my bags, take a bus to the train station, then re-book my ticket and make my train with 5 minutes to spare!  Of course being able to speak German helped out a lot with getting directions. Then a 3 hour train ride to Munich where I switched trains and then a four hour train ride to Klagenfurt, Austria.  The views from the train in southern Germany and Austria were spectacular.\r\nThe next days were just getting settled in. Usually I\'m a very good sleeper but unfortunately, for about 4 days, I was unable to sleep a lot at night. I tried to make up with this naps during the day.  Sunday would come all too quickly. \r\nThe rest of the pre-event days were spent meeting everybody, seeing the triathlon expo and having a chance to swim in the lake and then take a van ride around part of the biking course. When my bike did arrive (I had it shipped), I rode it for about 20 miles and then had the mechanic adjust it slightly. The rest of the time was spent trying to stay calm and relaxed while not working out a lot.\r\n\r\nSaturday we checked in at the race which included leaving your bike and all your gear. The race number paper for my bike did not fit properly and I was advised not to tamper with it and ask an official when I went to check in my bike. When I got out of the van at the check in point I realized that I have left the number back in the hotel. In German I asked one of the check in officials what he could do about it. He said he could not do anything and that I would have to go to the registration area to have a thing done. Not an easy thing to do as it was one a mile away and I had all my gear with me in bags, so walking the bike would not be an easy thing. So I opted to go back to the van and have them take me back and get the number. As I was walking away one of the spectators came up to me and said in German that someone wants to talk to you back from where I came. I looked back and saw someone standing there who had a race official badge around his neck. So I walked back (not an easy thing to do with several thousand people there) and asked him in German if he could do anything about this. He said no problem he could help me. I was surprised as the first guy had said no. I asked again if he was sure about this since my van ride was about to leave. He turned over his badge which and it said race director.  He said \"I\'m the boss and I can do it for you\".  And within minutes everything was taken care of. He told me he travels to the states sometimes so I gave my card told him to look me up. He said he would.\r\nAll’s well that ends well. Plus a good omen for the race.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY</strong><br>\r\nI got up at my usual time of 3:30 am. Breakfast is at four am and we leave for the race at 4:45am. It was about 58 degrees (heading into the 70\'s) and very clear and no signs of rain. It has rained the last 2 days on and off so this was a good thing. Got to the transition area and prepped my bike for the last time. This is always a very exciting time with 3000 athletes plus spectators trying to stay calm. Since it was about a 500 meter walk to the water, we all took our wetsuits and changed over by the lake.\r\nAt the lake we were greeted by a rainbow over the lake.  It was very beautiful and again a good omen. In a short time, we were already go. The pros and another group of 800 people started 15 minutes early. These early starting non-pros for had signed up to start early. I missed this sign up and at first I was disappointed as I am a very strong swimmer. But Ken Glah, the former pro triathlete whose company I travel with, found out it was a good thing as I would be the fastest in the next group of 2200 athletes and not all bunched up with the fast group (it gets very jammed up at the beginning of the swim).\r\nSo after many months of training, I was ready to start my fourth Ironman. I was dedicating this race to two people.\r\nOn my left arm I had head initials JP written. This was in memory of my friend Jeff Patterson. Dr Jeff started me off in the wonderful world Prolotherapy which helped save my back from surgery. He was my mentor and dear friend and died much too early only a few months ago at the age of 67.\r\nOn my right arm I had the initials FFF, for my father Fred F. Fields. Simply put, he was everything in the world to me. He would have been so proud of me, as he always was. It was with great honor and pride that I am able to call myself his son.  He died almost 10 years ago and there is not one day that goes by that I do not think of him.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM</strong><br>\r\nEven with 800 starting early, there still was 2200 starting in this pack. Since there were definitely going to be some really fast swimmers in this group,  I decided to stay behind the first group of people and go off a bit slower. The strategy worked to my advantage as I was able to answer save a little energy at the beginning. Once I got out about 400 or 500 meters I was able to get into my stride and swim well. It did get a little crowded but I was able to stay with the pack. This is good as when we turned back towards shore, we entered a canal that is about 1000 meters long. I had been warned that it can be extremely crowded in the canal and one can\'t really move at all. But due to the fact that I was with first group of only about 150 people there was plenty of room. In triathlons one lifts their head every four or five strokes to sight the land and make sure you are going straight (unlike in a pool, there are no black lines on the bottom of the lake!!).  When I picked up my head, I could see the sides of the canal where there were probably over 1000 people lining the canal yelling and cheering. This really was a unique experience as normally one can see or hear nothing\r\nWhen I got about 100 meters towards the end it got a little jammed up and I was not really  able  to  move ahead quickly or left or right. You just had to stay with the pack. Either way, I excited the water at a little over one hour and six minutes, which turned out to be first place in my age group (a first for me).  And there were no wetsuit strippers (volunteers who strip your wetsuit off you when you lay down on your back). So we just pulled the wetsuit off our shoulders and ran about 500 meters to transition one (T1), where we had to pull the rest of our wetsuits off (not an easy thing) and get ready for biking.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike-race2014.jpg\" alt=\"Bike Race2014\" width=\"382\" height=\"512\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-170\" />As one exits the T1 area, there were over a thousand people cheering us on.  We rode down a street for about 300 meters and made a U-turn back so the street was heavily lined with spectators. It was a beautiful day, sunny and probably about mid to upper sixty\'s with no clouds in sight.  As usual I did not eat anything after the swim for about 15 minutes to allow the blood to get into my legs. At the beginning this route is mostly flat with lots of curves going around the lake. As we left lake we went into the small town where there was a traffic circle and after that is where we started our first big hill climb.  At the traffic circle there was one of the race announcers announcing the race and cheering us on along with the spectators. And in all the small towns there were lots of people standing on the streets watching and cheering. As we started the steepest part of this climb, the street was lined with people probably 5 or6 deep on either side cheering and screaming to encourage us to get up the hill. This part was a big loop so we did not come back the same way. Going back was long downhill, so we went fast except for the towns where we had to make small turns which meant we had to slow down. All along here we had spectacular views of the mountains. At mile 45 or 46 miles, we started the biggest climb up the Ruperberg mountain.  As we approached this mountain climb, we made a sharp left in town and started going up. There were 100\'s of people lining the street and cheering us on along with a big loud speaker with a dj playing music. It was not too long but very steep. And again at the top were a lot of people and another dj play playing music over really big loud speakers. Then it was mostly downhill back to town to start a second loop.  As I came down the hill, I saw a large bee coming right at me. This happens quite often on the bike. I felt it hit my right shoulder and bounce. I suddenly felt a sharp sting in my left thigh this was under my bike shorts. I rolled back my bike shorts and there was a big red welt. It hurt but there was nothing I could do about. I just blocked it out of my mind. The pain subsided after about 15 or 20 minutes and I just went on with the race.\r\n\r\nAs we came into town they had us make a180 degree turn again (like at the beginning) so we hat to really slow down But this was good thing as the street leading to this turn was lined with thousands of spectators cheering us on.  Occasionally at this point and other ones where there was an announcer I would hear \"and here is Peter from the United States\".  Always nice to hear to keep one going. My usual time is about 3hrs 25 mins for half of the ride but this time I did it in 3 hours 10 mins. I was feeling very good.\r\n\r\nAs we started back out on the second loop, I stopped at special needs and refueled myself. Special needs is where one can leave a bag that morning of anything they may want or need at that point. It is at the halfway point of the bike and another one at the halfway point of the run.  I tossed my fuel bottle out and took a new one from the bag I had left. I also resupplied myself with my gels and other nutrition. I carry my own nutrition so as not to try anything new on race day.  When I tossed the bottle away, it rolled to the feet of the small boy about 6 or 7 years old. His mom looked at him.  He just looked at it. I told him, in German, here\'s a present for you.  Take it home and clean it! It is yours. He just smiled at me as he reached for it.\r\nThen 8 miles into the second loop miles drizzle started that got a bit heavier with time. Now the streets were wet and there were puddles. This meant we all had to slow down.\r\nAll in all, it went well on the second loop.  The crowds were less due to the rain but there were, still crowds out there. At about mile 80 my stomach had a little bit of trouble. Nothing big, just that I could not eat for about 20 or 30 minutes. But I got over it without any problems. \r\nMy second loop time was a bit slower due to the rain.\r\n It was 3 hours in 25 minutes. All in all I felt strong for the run. This was a good thing.\r\nIn town near T2, the crowds were there cheering loudly.\r\n\r\nGot off my bike in and ran thru the transition area to rack my bike. It was good to be off the bike after 112 miles.  Got my running shoes on and started off to run a marathon.\r\n\r\nPS several places on the bike course (and later on the run course) there were people from Endurance Sports Travel. This is the group I went with. They were cheering me on loudly. This was much appreciated.\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN</strong></p>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running-smile.jpg\" alt=\"Running Smile\" width=\"335\" height=\"504\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-174\" />When one leaves transition area two (T2) in an Ironman, you cannot think marathon. You just say are running from here to there and play this mental games with yourself the whole way. It was warm and sunny and about 75 degrees but not too hot. Plus there was tree cover on at least 60% of the run course. The run was a double loop. It was actually a figure 8 that we had to do twice. So therefore I would pass the finish line 4 times. In this area were thousands of people yelling and screaming. After a mile or two, I started to feel a bit tired in my legs. So I just told myself I would run to the end the first turn around about 4.5 miles out. I had my Garmin (GPS) on so I was able to see my pace and keep it where I knew I could maintain it. We ran along the lake the beginning of each loop, so although brief, it was a nice view. After only 2.5 miles, I came upon a woman that was having trouble running so I ran for a little bit with her to keep her going. At 4.5 miles we turned around and headed back to town. Now I felt strong again and my legs were loosening up. In training I had problems with my foot and also slightly with my hamstring (the hamstring had been my Achilles heel in the last two races).  I trained part of the time in the water for my run (deep water running).  This was very helpful as it took the stress of these two areas.  At this point everything was good and I had no pain.  As we passed through the finish line area (middle of the figure eight), we headed out again along a canal. Then we ran under a small foot bridge and onto a small (in width) cobblestone street lined with houses. We ran along this for about 3/4 of a mile then into the town square. People were sitting in cafes and cheering us on. Lots and lots of people. It was about 6 or 7 o\'clock at night and since the sun stays up until about 9 o\'clock the cafes are very, very crowded. We continued on into the town square where there was a large TV screen where people were watching football (soccer). Here we turned to begin the last part of the figure eight and run back to the starting area. I got back to starting point again and got my special needs bag - some extra nutrition. On the second loop my stomach started to feel little funny.  This is something that is very common with Ironman triathletes. Mine only lasted about again 15 or 20 minutes. Many runners were walking due to this or muscle cramps, dehydration or other things. I felt fairly lucky.  I would cheer these fellow athlete on when I went past them and told them to just keep going. Everyone appreciates that. I had been in their situation in the past and know what it feels like when someone gives you a shout of support.\r\n\r\nI just kept telling myself to keep going.  One foot after another...just keep going... Part of the way it was shady so that helped a lot too. The sun stays up until 9 o’clock so it never went down while I was running. Mile 18, I got a second wind. Felt very upbeat and in a good place so I was able to pick up pace.\r\nAt that point I started to run alongside someone a little bit faster than me. After only two miles, I could not keep up with him and told him so. He told me that you normally he runs a lot faster but not today. He told me to try to stay with him and we could talk so the time with go faster. So for the rest of the marathon (about 6 miles), we ran together. We ran back along the canal and into the city square again where there still lots of people. His pace was definitely faster than I would have gone but he was pushing me thru all the aches and pains one has after racing for over 13 hours. There was a small archway as one entered into the city square. There was a small bell on a string that it was hanging from. If you rung the bell (by tapping it with your hand) they would donate money to charity, so I rang it every time I passed it. At the final turn around, it was very exciting knowing that I only had 3 miles left. I had never developed any pain from my foot or my hamstring. And I was very pleased with my run. The guy I was running with and I just kept talking. He was from Prague where I was going after the race so we were going to exchange numbers after we finished. So as we got near the finish line area, the noise of the crowd got louder and louder. Since they take your picture as you cross the finish line, he said I should go ahead of him to be alone. I thanked him very much for helping me along.\r\n\r\nSo at about 100 meters away, I took off from him. The crowd was very loud; almost deafening. There was a cheerleading squad there along with photographers and a local TV crew. As one comes with closer to the finish line, the noise level is incredible with cheering, cowbells and more. I then heard the announcer say:\r\n<strong>\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"</strong>\r\n\r\nThe feeling one has when you hear that never gets old.\r\nI was exhausted but very elated. The feeling I had is indescribable.\r\nAnd at 13 hrs. 32 minutes and 36 seconds I had a new personal best for me by 18 minutes\r\nMy friend I met on the run the finished right behind me. I then met his wife and three kids.\r\nAfter a few minutes of walking around it was off to the massage tent and get some food.\r\n\r\nPS I finished around 8:30 pm. At 9 pm the sky opened up and it rained hard for about an hour.\r\n I was very fortunate not to go through that.\r\n\r\nI want to make everybody who took the time and effort to watch the update that were on the internet during the race. I appreciate every one of you. And for everyone else, your thoughts and cheers before and after the race were heard. There are lots and lots of people I need to thank but the list is too long. You know who you are and a big thank you goes out to all.\r\nCollectively, I want to thank massage therapist, my acupuncturist and my chiropractor. You all helped get me through.  And wonderful office staff who always took a great interest in what I was doing and put up with my long workouts that made me late sometimes.\r\n\r\nThere a few individuals that need to be singled out individually.\r\n I want to thank my coach, Cherie Gruenfeld, as she pushed me hard and helped me a lot.\r\n\r\nAnd then there is the world’s best podiatrist, Dr Dan Altchuler. Without his help and caring, my foot would have never made it through the race. \r\n\r\nI want to thank my very special friend Angela Past.  Several years ago she got me into this wonderful world of Ironman triathlons (she became an Ironman before I did).  She actually got up in the middle of the night in California to follow me as the race began at 10pm west coast time.  Wow!  Thank you so much for your emotional support when I needed it the most.\r\n\r\nAnd last but not least, I want to thank my mom and dad as they taught me not to give up even when the times get tough. And although my dad is no longer with us, his thoughts are with me in spirit every day.  My mom is 88 years young and is active and vibrant. She\'s an inspiration to me every day.  She has never lost faith in me and my abilities... Thank you mom!\r\n\r\n<strong>Thank you all again for your well wishes and support.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc®&nbsp;and 4X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n\r\n<img alt=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" title=\"Race Report 4th Ironman\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large-1.jpg\" style=\"text-align: center;\" width=\"204\" height=\"370\">\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/BBwqL4H48qpXLAZw6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2014 Austria<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n','Race Report 4th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','153-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:03:32','2019-06-18 05:03:32','',153,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/153-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2097,8,'2019-06-18 05:03:39','2019-06-18 05:03:39','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-logo.png\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Logo\" width=\"220\" height=\"130\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-185\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday May 31, 2015<br>\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING THERE</strong>\r\n\r\nIt is a 12 hour flight nonstop from Los Angeles to Sao Paulo. The flight left at 6:30 p.m. and went smoothly allowing me to get a good nights sleep. It is a four hour difference between Los Angeles and Brazil. After arriving at 11 a.m. in the morning, I waited about six hours and was able to connect on my 5 p.m. flight to Florianopolis.\r\nThe next four days were the usual getting settled in and resting. In addition I would meet many of the competitors that are staying at the guest hotel. The Saturday before the race one must get all ones gear together and leave it down at the transition area. In an Ironman triathlon, all your gear, including your bike, has to be in the transition area on the Saturday before the race. I also took a van tour of the bike course so I could become familiar with it. Sunday morning the only thing one brings down to the start are the things that you\'re going to swim with including your wetsuit. You are also allowed to bring down 2 bags with special needs for half way on the bike and half way through the run. Here you put any food or other gear that you might want during the race and they are placed at the appropriate half way marks.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-swim-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Swim 2\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-187\" />I woke at my usual time of 3:30 a.m. This allows me plenty of time to have breakfast, stretch out and get all the final gear in place. And I then arrived at the transition area about 4:30 a.m. At this point it’s just about keeping one\'s nerves down, getting your tires pumped on your bike and making all final checks of your gear for the day. Then we headed down to the ocean. It was about a 10 to 15 minute walk down to the starting point on the beach. The swim was in the ocean (Atlantic that is!). Everybody is trying to just keep their nerves down. Before heading down, I had someone take a picture of me. On my right arm I put the initials of my beloved mother, Yvette Simon Fields, who passed away last August. On my left arm I had the initials of my 89 year old uncle, Andre Jamar, who lives in Belgium and had just spent 30 days in the hospital and had recovered successfully. And on my stomach I had the initials of my dear father, Fred F. Fields, who I lost 11 years ago. All three of them would be in my heart during the race. This was very inspiring and encouraging for me.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<br>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-swim.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Swim\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-190\" />This was a beach start. All 2,000 athletes started at once (approximately 40 pros go off first). Being a very good swimmer, I get right behind the lead pack and go out strong. Even with that, there is always a surge at the beginning with everyone swimming into each other (like salmon spawning up stream!). After several hundred yards, the pack thinned out and I was able to get into my rhythm. I was wearing a wetsuit which irritated my neck and I had to stop several times to readjust it so I would not get a burn mark. In spite of this, I was feeling very good. It was a two loop swim. The first loop was a little longer than the second loop. After the first loop you exited the water, ran about 30 to 40 yards on the sand through the cheering crowds and were handed water by the race volunteers. Although a bit exhausting to run, I found this very encouraging with the crowd yelling and screaming. Then it was back in the water to do a second shorter loop. All along I felt very good. I exited the water and found out later I was only nine seconds behind the leader in my age group. So much for stretching my neck! I was feeling very good. You had to run about 300 to 400 yards to the transition area to get your bike. Right before you got to this area, they had wetsuit strippers there. These are basically volunteers to help you to get off your wetsuit. You peel it down to your waist and when you get there you lay on your back and they just pull it off your legs. This is very helpful as this is a hard part of the transition trying to get the wetsuit off. Then it was off to the change tent to put on my bike shoes, helmet and get going on the bike. \r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-bike.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Bike\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-191\" />Since it was in the low sixties and I was still wet, I wore a vest and arm warmers ( I get cold easy) as I exited the bike transition area. I later would get rid of all this gear as it went into the upper 60\'s and mid 70\'s. The area right around this transition area, known as T1, is crowded with people yelling and cheering. This is always very encouraging. Then it was on to do the bike ride, which would be two loops of the course. This event turned out to be more of an urban event than the other Ironman Triathlons I had done. That meant we were riding amongst traffic a lot. We did have one lane blocked off just for us but a lot of the time there were cars going by. There was also a total of about four thousand four hundred feet of climbing. But the hills were pretty evenly spread out, so nothing was all at once. Plus we did have some very nice views of the ocean and bays as Florianopolis is an island. I felt very strong on the bike. At one point one of my age group competitors who had seen me in the transition area came up to me on the bike and asked me if I was going to go to Hawaii (the World Championships, where you have to qualify). I laughed and said no, but thanks for the encouragement (going to Hawaii meant that I would finish in the top one or two in my age group which I certainly do not do). Nonetheless, it was very encouraging to hear this as he thought I was biking very well. After the first loop, you ended up back in town with the crowds cheering and yelling. Then it was back out for the second loop. Again, I was feeling very strong. I did stop at special needs to pick up my water bottle with my energy drink in it and some other food. All along I felt very strong and was racing well. I found out later that when I got off the bike I was in 7th place in my age group. This is a big improvement for me as usually the bike is my weakest link and I fall back many places. Then it was into the change tent to change into my running shoes. This time I did not need sunglasses as it had partially clouded over and the sun was not brightly shining. Since it was around 3pm and the sun would set around 5:30pm (it is almost wintertime in the southern hemisphere), this was helpful as after that time you have to put the sunglasses on your hat or somewhere else as you don\'t need them because it gets dark outside. This was also very good as that would mean it would not get too hot and one would not get sunburned.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-running.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Running\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-197\" />As we started to run out of the transition area, there were lots of crowds. They would eventually dissipate and you would just be running with the other triathletes. After only a mile, my feet started to bother me. I had to stop and readjust my shoes several times. I even put on little toe gel caps that help protect your toes. After several miles I knew that this was going to be a tough day as somehow I was having pains in my feet which I had never experienced before. At about mile two and a half miles, there was an extremely steep hill that most people had to walk up. On the way back this hill was so steep that you also had to walk down. It was not that long, so it wasn\'t that bad. The first loop was out and back. It was 6.5 mile each way, so when done this is the first 13 miles. I tried to put the pain in my feet out of my mind and keep going. It was slowing me down, but I just kept moving forward. I also kept smiling as all-in-all I was just happy to be out there competing. Plus smiling makes me feel good on the inside. In the next few miles, I had to stop several more times to readjust my shoes. By the end of the first loop, I knew this was not going to be an easy day. For the next 10 kilometers (6.2 miles), I pushed myself very hard to stay in the game. I thought of my mother, my father and my uncle whose names I had written on my body. They’ve all had tough struggles in their lives and just kept going, so I did too. Their strength kept me going through this very tough time. Of course now it was after 6:30pm and it was dark. I had now completed 13 miles and knew and if I could just get past the next 6.2 mile (10 kilometer) segment, I would be able to finish the race. I pushed hard and kept my focus. After getting thru this segment, I knew I was good to go and had only one more loop to the finish line.\r\n\r\nI had to walk and run at times due to the pain I was having in my feet, but you just put it out of your mind and keep going. Finally, as I rounded the corner and could see the finish line, I knew I had done it. This was my 5th Ironman and probably the toughest one, at least on the run. Ironman races are all about staying in the game and I had conquered this one. As I crossed the finish line and they said:\r\n\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman”,\r\nI knew it was all worthwhile. \r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">FINAL THOUGHTS</strong>\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Brazil Finish\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-199\" />My race may have been slowed down by the problems I had on the run, but I was never discouraged. As my former coach told me, Ironman races are all about damage control. That thought helped me get through this race. I was very pleased that I did not get the two most common problems that affect athletes in an Ironman: stomach problems and/or mechanical problems on the bike.\r\nI felt exhausted and drained but nevertheless very satisfied to have finished my 5th Ironman. Some may ask why I punish my body? I was not punishing it; just challenging it. When one is prepared, it is not a punishment. Plus an Ironman is as much a mental challenge as a physical one.\r\n\r\nI leave you with a quote by the author Viktor Frankl, MD, holocaust survivor and world famous author from his book Man\'s Search For Meaning, which was my dad\'s favorite:\r\n\"Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives.\"\r\n\r\nThere are too many to name, but I want to thank everybody out there who followed me during this race and offered me encouragement. I’d also like to thank everyone else who has written to me and even just thought about me before, during and/or after the race.\r\n\r\nThis race was dedicated to my mother who I lost last year, to my father who I lost 11 years ago and to my uncle who, at 89yo, survived a very tough time recently being in the hospital for 30 days. All three of them have meant a lot to me during my life and have encouraged me to never give up.\r\n\r\nLastly, a big shout out to my brother Norman. No matter where I have raced, he has always followed me the entire race on the computer. I heard him cheering me on the whole way; he has never forgotten his little brother.\r\nThanks bro!\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc® and 5X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n\r\n<a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-qqF2d40Tw\"><img alt=\"2015 Ironman Brazil Finish\" title=\"2015 Ironman Brazil Finish\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish-1.jpg\"></a>\r\n<strong><em>2015 Ironman Brazil Finish</em></strong>\r\n<br>\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #3dbc5e;\">Click image above to view video</strong></em></p>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\">\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.app.goo.gl/l3vcnRmnAzjUIFjy1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Race Report 5th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','184-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:03:39','2019-06-18 05:03:39','',184,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/184-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2098,8,'2019-06-18 05:03:47','2019-06-18 05:03:47','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Cozumel-Mexico-2015-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Cozumel Mexico 2015 Logo\" width=\"250\" height=\"126\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-224\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday November 29, 2015\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">PROLOGUE</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_231\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"115\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2015-initials-115.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2015 Initials 115\" width=\"115\" height=\"241\" class=\"size-full wp-image-231\" /><strong> Dr. Fields with his parents initials written on his forearms</strong>[/caption]<strong>Never say never</strong>\r\nMy parents taught me to never to give up no matter how difficult it may seem.\r\nThis, and all my races, are dedicated to their memory.\r\n\r\nThirteen years ago three different neurosurgeons told me that if I did not have surgery on my low back, exercise would no longer be an option in my life.\r\nThen I found out about the wonderful world of Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine. Sunday November 29th, 2015, I finished not only my 2nd Ironman race in 2015, but my sixth Ironman race overall.\r\n<strong><em>Regenerate First; Surgery Last!</em></strong>\r\n<p>&nbsp;</p>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY</strong>\r\nThe day started off like any other Ironman competition day. I woke up about 3:30 in the morning so that I could have enough time to have breakfast and get everything ready before I went down to the transition area around 5 o\'clock a.m. After getting everything settled at the transition area where my bike was, I then boarded a bus that took me approximately 2.4 miles down to where the swim started. This is because this race is a point-to-point race. That means you start at one point and end at another point on the swim. The same is for the bike. So after getting down to the swim start I put on my very thin and tight speedsuit (a suit similar to what they wear in the Olympics) over my racing suit. Wetsuits are not allowed in this race due to the temperature of the water. I then went to get in the appropriate corral for the start. \r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_243\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2015-swim-275.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2015 Swim 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-243\" /> Dr. Fields after the 2.4 mile swim[/caption]The start was being done in waves this year so to avoid the cluster of over 2500 competitors starting all at once.I seeded myself in the second corral, which is for competitors swimming between 1 hour and 1 hour 10 minutes. Most people told me that I should seed myself faster but I was very true to my time knowing I would finish between 1 hour and 1 hour 6 minutes. Due to the small size of the pier that we to go off of, they only let about five to seven competitors in at a time. This made for a very easy start since you did not have to swim over a lot of people. As soon as I got into my stride, which only takes me about 5 minutes or so, I started passing people. And ended up passing probably 50 people, which meant that a lot of people had seeded themselves faster than they actually were. The water was very warm at about 82 degrees and very clear. You could see the frogmen/lifeguards and photographers down below and also many colorful fish along the way. Halfway through the swim I looked at my Garmin watch, which I wear on my left wrist, and noticed it was glowing slightly green. I figured some water had leaked into it. I was going to stop and take a look but then realized that I was in the middle of the ocean and there was nothing I could do about it anyway!\r\n\r\nI swam very well and passed over 50 people, which was a lot as not many had started before me. As I made my way towards the finish and made the final turn two headed towards the pier I really picked up my strokes. My final time was about 1 hour and 4 minutes, which was good enough to make me first in my age group in the swim. As I climbed out of the water and looked down a my Garmin, I realized that the whole front face had somehow become detached and I was actually looking at the circuit board. Well, at that point, I knew the watch was useless. I ran through the shower and then grabbed my transition bag and into the transition area. I quickly dried off and stripped off my speed suit. Underneath this I had my tri suit so just I had to put on my socks, shoes, sunglasses, suntan lotion and grab some nutrition to carry on the bike and I was off to find my bike. I also left behind my Garmin watch, which was useless at this point.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_248\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2015-bike-2-275.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2015 Bike 2 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-248\" /> Dr. Fields during the 112 mile bike ride[/caption]\r\nI ran as quick as I could with my bike shoes on to my bike. You could carry them but then you end up getting gravel on your feet. I took the bike off the rack and ran towards the exit. You\'re not allowed to get on your bike until you leave the transition area. Immediately upon exiting, the transition area, I mounted my bike and took off to start the 112 mile ride.\r\n\r\nI had my power meet on the bike, which in addition to power, would provide me with my heart rate and speed which are essential when riding long distance. The roads were dry and the sun was shining bright and the temperature was in the low eighties. I felt pretty good on the first lap. As you head towards the back of the island the winds pick up. For this approximately 15 mile stretch the winds were about 20 miles an hour blowing on shore. It was tough but not that bad. As you turn towards town to end your first loop the winds were pushing you forward. This was a much needed relief. As you get to town, there were hundreds, if not more, people yelling and cheering. It was very exciting and invigorating. For lap two you again go by some of the hotels and there were people out there cheering.\r\n\r\nAs I got to the back of the island again, the wind picked up and was close to 30 miles an hour. It was getting pretty tough and you just hung in there. Unfortunately this meant that you were down on your triathlon riding bars ( the extended bars you put your forearms on so you can just about lie flat while riding) all the time so as not to let the wind hit you in the chest. It put a tremendous strain on my neck, which I found out later that everybody had the same. You just kept going and going. During this loop, I also stopped at the special needs station at mile 56. This is where you can pick up your nutritional supplies for the second half of the race so you do not need to carry all of them at once. Again as I looped through town the crowds were cheering and it was very nice to get words of encouragement.\r\n\r\nFor the third loop the temperature has risen towards the upper 80\'s and low 90\'s and the winds really were kicking in. Now they were close to 40 miles an hour. It was really brutal. I had ridden this course three times in the past but this time the winds were the strongest . But somehow I kept going and going and managed to endure it. As I made the last turn to head the 9 miles back to town I knew that I had completed this part. Slightly slower than I expected but with the wind it was a slower time for everyone. \r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_263\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2015-run-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2015 Run 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-263\" /><strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2 mile run</strong>[/caption]\r\nAs I came into town again the crowds were cheering and yelling loudly. I handed off my bike to one of the volunteers there and quickly grabbed my transition bag and ran into the tent. Off with the biking shoes, on with the running shoes, throw some water over myself to help cool me down, put on my running hat, grab some nutrition, go to the bathroom and I was out the door.\r\n\r\nOf course when you transition out of this tent there are thousands of people out there yelling and screaming. The sun was still up so it was still pretty hot with it being in the 90s, But I felt pretty good. For about the first four point 4.4 miles, which is the length of the course (you do this back and forth 3 times) I was a little tight and not so fluid in my running. Along the way of course there are people cheering for about a mile and a half as you get outside of town and then sporadically there were people at hotels who would come out along the road to cheer us on. When I hit the turn around I felt really good and for the next 8.8 miles my legs and body felt really strong. As I got back to town and finished the first 8.8 mile loop the sun was going down which was a blessing because it had been very hot outside.\r\n\r\nThe next 8.8 loop I felt good but the energy was starting to be drained. The bike had taken a tremendous toll, not only on me but on other runners too. But I persevered and kept going. The best thing was my hamstring was not bothering me which had slowed me down during my last two Ironman races. And in May 2015, I had raced Ironman Brazil, where I had a lot of feet problems. None of this came around this time.\r\n\r\nI saw many people out there that I knew from the Los Angeles area or other races. The camaraderie amongst the athletes is tremendous and it\'s something that we all rely on and count on. As I came into town finishing the second loop I knew I only had one more loop to go. I was tired and drained having been racing for almost 12 hrs., but just kept going. Of course along the way I took lots of nutrition and keep myself as hydrated as much as possible. There was no rain this year, which was also nice since the prior previous time I had done this race we were running through knee high puddles.\r\n\r\nAfter leaving town and getting to the final around, I knew only had 4.4 miles left to go and realized that it was in the bag for me. As I came back into town and saw the crowds again, I felt the exhilarating feeling that one can only feel when finishing an Ironman. At this point I only had about a mile to go and knew I have finally done it. That is not only finish my 6th Ironman but my second one in six months . This was a challenge that I set for myself. Like my parents had always told me, set your goals and go for it.\r\nNever say never.\r\n\r\nThe final 100 meters are unbelievable feeling. All ones aches and pains fade away. As I approached the finish line, which is slightly elevated and bathed in lights, I heard the announcer say for the sixth time,\r\n\"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman\".\r\nIt never gets old.\r\nI finally knew that I had completed my conquest of doing two Ironman races in one year.\r\n\r\nOf course the whole way during the race, I never forgot about my parents. I had my mom’s initials written on my left arm and on my right arm I had my dad\'s initials. Both of these people were so special in my life and I have never forgotten them for even one day since each of them passed. Whenever it got tough, I would place my hand on either forearm and feel their presence within me and hear their words of encouragement telling me never to give up. I know they would have been as proud of me as I am of them.\r\n\r\nI want to thank everybody who sent me good wishes, those who kept me in their thoughts and those who followed me on the internet. All your thoughts and wishes kept me strong the whole race.\r\nThere were a few very special people that never stopped thinking about me the whole race. You know who you are and words cannot say thank you enough. \r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc® and 6X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img alt=\"Ironman Cozumel Mexico\" title=\"Ironman Cozumel Mexico\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish-1.jpg\" style=\"width: 204px; height: 345px;\">\r\nDr. Fields at the finish line\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/mMnjj9ioLVRkh56Q9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Race Report 6th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','217-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:03:47','2019-06-18 05:03:47','',217,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/217-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2099,8,'2019-06-18 05:04:00','2019-06-18 05:04:00','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-switzerland-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Switzerland Logo\" width=\"250\" height=\"120\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-311\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday July 27, 2016\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n\"No matter how tough things get in life, you just just have to keep moving forward.\"\r\nFred and Yvette Fields\r\n\r\n<strong><u>GETTING THERE</u></strong>\r\n\r\nI left on an overnight flight to London. This is an approximately 11 hour flight. I slept 7 plus hours so all was well. After a three-hour layover in London, I then had a 90 minute flight to Zurich Switzerland. After landing I found out that my bicycle, which I had brought with me, did not make it. But the Swiss being very efficient had already tracked it and it was coming on the next flight. Since it was late I left for the city and let them deliver it the next morning. I checked into my apartment around midnight. I had rented an apartment since I was going to be there for 7 days. The next morning the bicycle was delivered. No scratches or anything, so everything went well. The first week was just relaxing getting used to the time difference (there\'s a 9 hour time difference between Los Angeles and Zurich) and enjoying Zurich a little bit. Zurich is a beautiful city with a large lake and a river that passes through the city. Rest was needed as race day on Sunday would come quickly.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>RACE DAY MORNING</u></strong>\r\n\r\nThis race day morning was different than my last ones. I usually get about 5 to 6 hours sleep. But somehow I couldn\'t sleep and got only about one and a half hours of sleep. I knew I would be a little on edge but I tried to keep myself calm. I got out of bed at 3:30am to do the final preparations and have breakfast and to get to the transition at 5 a.m. We leave our bike, running and biking gear at the transition area on Saturday, so all I had to do was put water and fuel on my bike, pump the tires and check all my transition bags to make sure everything was correctly there. This is very important as when you get off out of the water you need all your bike gear to change into and the same for the transition when you get off the bike and begin to run, The water was just barely legal (cool enough) for wetsuits. This was just below 74.5 degrees as mandated by the Ironman Corporation. Since I\'m a good swimmer I would have actually preferred not to wear a swimsuit but since everyone else was wearing one, I wore it. Then it was down to the starting line to begin a long and arduous day.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</u></strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_313\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Swim-2016-275.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland Swim 2016 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-313\" /><strong> Dr. Fields after the 2.4 mile swim</strong>[/caption]They had about 1,700 competitors at this race . This is less than the usual 2200- 2500. You seed yourself in holding areas by finishing times (under 1 Hour, between 1 hour and 10 minutes and so on. I put myself in the one hour to 1:10 area as this is my expected time. They let the people go six at a time, every 5 Seconds. But due to the fact that you had to run about 15 feet and then walk in the water over stones before actually starting the swim, everyone ended up getting jammed up so it was really like mass start. This meant that there were people were swimming over each other and very close. So I took my time not only lifting my head to keep my bearings straight, but to make sure I was not being bumped by other swimmers too much. Another problem was that all the buoys were of the same color. Usually when you have to turn, they place a different color buoy. So this too delayed my swim and I knew I would be slightly slower than before. As I made the final turn after two miles, I started to head back to the shore for the final 0.4 miles to make a total of 2.4 miles. The only thing marking the exit was a small black balloon archway. Unfortunately this was not very distinguishable from the water and people were zigzagging all over the place. I could only really see it when I got about two hundred meters close to the shore. I found out later that this problem and the ones mentioned before were had by many other swimmers. But all in all it went well. My swim was slower than before due to the crowding at the start and the sighting difficulties, but now I was done with the 2.4 mile swim and it was on to the bike.\r\n\r\n<strong><u>THE BIKE: 112 Miles</u></strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_316\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Bike-2016-275.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland Bike 2016 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-316\" /><strong>Dr. Fields during the 112 mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]After getting out of the wet suit and getting my bike shoes, helmet and sunglasses on, I got on the bike and started to ride. The first 15 - 20 miles is very flat but also very scenic as you go around the lake. After about 10 to 15 minutes I started to take some nutrition in to replace what I had burned off while I was biking. It\'s important not to take anything in the first 10 to 15 minutes so that your blood goes from your upper body into your lower body. This time we started one of two very long and fairly steep climbs. It was a little bit of a cloud cover so this was good. This cloud cover would be dispersed by the second Loop and the temperature would rise. At the start of the body temperature was probably around 70 degrees but later it would go into the mid-to-upper 80s. Plus it was humid out. As you did this series of two different climbs you have some spectacular views of Lake Zurich and the city. This made things a little bit easier. And the rest of the ride you passed by pastures with cows and some small villages.  Towards the end of the first loop you pass the transition area and do a small little 8 Mile loop. In this 8 Mile loop is an extremely steep hill. It is only about half a mile long but the steepest hill you climb. This area was jammed with spectators yelling and cheering on both sides of the road about 10 to 15 deep. It was very invigorating as you climb this hill and heard music blaring on loud speakers (the second time around  I heard \'Born in the USA\' by Bruce Springsteen). The you descend down the back and go back to the start of the race to begin your second loop after the first 66 miles. The second loop was a little tougher as the temperature reached into the mid-eighties and the sun was out in full force. Since they were long stretches of flat riding, one is down in their Triathlon handlebars alot. This puts a lot of pressure on your neck as you look up periodically to see the traffic in front of you. My neck was getting very tight and even though I was moving it around it was stiffening up a lot. So when I saw a small grassy area quickly hopped off the bike down on the ground and stretched my neck out. This cost me about 45 to 60 seconds off the bike but was well worth it is when I got back on my neck was a lot looser. I could have used a chiropractor at that point but unfortunately they don\'t have them on the race course! hahaha.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, even though this was a Swiss race, they did not have it organized that well. There was no ice anywhere on the race course (this was to also include the run portion). That meant when they handed you water bottles they were basically warm. One is used to getting an ice cold water which is very refreshing. The second loop went well and after doing a very steep climb at the end again, it was off the bike and into transition to begin the run\r\n\r\n<strong><u>THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</u></strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_318\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Run-2016-275.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland Run 2016 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-318\" /><strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2 mile run</strong>[/caption]\r\nAfter riding 112 miles, it\'s always a nice feeling to get off the bike. I changed into on my running shoes and was off for the 26.2 mile run. At this point it was very sunny and hot. They changed the run this year so that you would pass through the heart of the city and by Lake Zurich . But they made it a four loop course which was a little monotonous. My first 10+K loop went very well for me. As you left transition and passed by the crowds it was very invigorating. After 2k you turn to go through the downtown area. You went down one of the main streets with a lot of fancy stores. Then you turned into the malled off streets that were cobblestones but not too bad to run on. These were very small and winding streets in the old part of town. Several cafes were there too with spectators. Then you came out alongside the river and under a bridge to run about 2K by the lake. Here there were hundreds, if not more, people cheering as they enjoyed their Sunday afternoon. This was very invigorating hearing people cheer you on and yell your name or the country you were from (the race tags we wore had our first name and two small flags of the country you where from). The whole time you ran along the lake there were throngs of crowds. After turning around we headed back to the transition area to begin the next 3 loops. This was a little tough as when you pass transition you also passed the Finish Line.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_319\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" alt=\"Switzerland Finish Line 2016 275\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" class=\"size-full wp-image-319\" /><strong>Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]After each loop, there were people finishing but you still have to continue around and do your loops. They kept track of this when you came up towards the end of each loop and they would put a colored arm band around your forearm . Once you have four armbands on you could turn it into the finish line. As I said, the first loop very well. During the second loop I started to develop some foot pain. I have had this in the past in training but it only would last about 10 to 15 minutes at most. Unfortunately this time it did not go away so my second loop (each loop was a little more than 10K) was much slower. This pain would come and go until halfway into my 4th and last loop. But Ironman are all about challenges. I just dug deep and kept my focus on where I was going and put the pain aside.Dr. Fields crossing the finish line But all-in-all, I persevered. By the third fatigue was getting setting in but I just kept going since I you had to go out and do a fourth loop. Of course in everyone\'s mind you\'re thinking maybe I could just turn and go into the finish line. But again you could not enter the Finish Line without the four colored bands on your arm ( and that would be cutting the course so in reality no one ever considers that). The route was interesting but unfortunately there was no ice anywhere on the course. This all the athletes found to be very unusual. They did have sponges you could squeeze the water out on your head, shoulders and back but again it was just all air temperature water. So you just kept sipping water, cola, taking in nutrition and putting one foot in front of the other.\r\n\r\nSo as I made the final turn at about four kilometers to go, I knew I was heading back and that despite any difficulties, I had I would complete my 7th Ironman. As I came into the transition area and made the final 50 meter turn into the finish line I knew I had done it again. As I crossed the finish line I heard the words that I had heard 6 times before, \"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"\r\n\r\n<strong>POST SCRIPT</strong>\r\n\r\nOf course as with every other race I was dedicating this race in the memory my mother and father. When the pain in my foot started to get worse during the run I just stayed focused. I had learned from both of them that no matter how tough things get in life, you just just have to keep moving forward.  I also kept a small remembrance of them in my back jersey pocket.  When things would get really tough, I would reach back and touch it.  Knowing they were with me made it a lot easier.\r\n\r\nMany of you may not know this  but both my parents were refugees fleeing fascism during World War II.\r\nBeing Jewish and living in Germany in the 1930\'s was not an ideal situation, to say the least.\r\n\r\nMy mom\'s family fled Germany to live in France in 1933. My mom was only 7 years old. After 8 good years, they had to flee once again, in 1941, to the US. So at the young age of 16 she would have to learn her third language, see her dad pass away after only a month in the US, help care for her family and more.\r\n\r\nMy dad, at 19, left Berlin in 1938 to hide out in Shanghai, China. He knew that it was either get out of Europe or perish. His parents unfortunately would never make it out. It took him nine years, until 1947, to finally get to the US. Penniless and without family, he would eventually meet my mom (married for 56 years) and with her start a successful business, raise a family and the rest is history.\r\n\r\nNo matter how bad things got they never gave up hope,\r\nThey instilled this in me from early childhood.\r\nAnd it stayed with me and helped me through this race.\r\n\r\nWhat was happening to me during the race was nothing compared to my parents journeys, but as they taught me, just kept moving forward and don\'t look back.I share with you these stories as this is what I kept in my head as I was running past the pain and fatigue of working out for over 12+ hrs straight.  The book  \'Man\'s Search for Meaning\' by Viktor Frankl, MD, Phd, which was my father\'s favorite book, has a famous quote that goes something like this: \'It\'s not what happens to you in life that matters; it\'s how you deal with it\'.\r\n\r\nI want to thank everybody who has gotten to this point and taken the time to read this. Also everybody out there who were shouting and/or cheering during the race following me on the Internet or just in their minds. I appreciate it all.\r\nThank You.\r\n\r\nOf course, I thank my parents everyday for not only the love they gave me, but for the spirit and determination to never give up that they ingrained in my soul. I\'m so thankful that I had them as my parents.\r\n\r\nOne last special dedication.\r\nTo my 91yo uncle Andre in Belgium, who felt guilty about taking time away from following me on the computer to do a few errands.\r\nHe sometimes knew more about me during the race then I did.\r\nMerci beaucoup, Monsieur Jamar!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc® and 7X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img alt=\"Dr. Fields, The Athletic Doc®, post race\" title=\"Dr. Fields, The Athletic Doc®, post race\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-2016-275.jpg\" style=\"width: 204px;\"><br>\r\n<strong> Dr. Fields,The Athletic Doc<span style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><sup>®</sup></span>, post race</strong>\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/iYRMcML2UYWmW2pQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2016 Switzerland<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Race Report 7th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','302-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:04:00','2019-06-18 05:04:00','',302,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/302-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2100,8,'2019-06-18 05:04:08','2019-06-18 05:04:08','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel Logo\" width=\"139\" height=\"85\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-326\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Sunday Nov 27, 2016\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n\"Never give up on your goals no matter how tough things get.\"\r\nFred and Yvette Fields\r\n\r\nAs many of you have enjoyed reading my stories about my Ironman races, I will now give you a brief synopsis of my eighth Ironman in Cozumel, Mexico November 27, 2016. I apologize for the delay in getting this out.\r\n\r\n<strong><span>GETTING THERE</span></strong>\r\n\r\nThis was not as complicated as it was for my races in South America or in Europe. A 3 hr. flight to Dallas and then 2 1/2 hrs. to Cozumel. I arrived five days in the advance of the race. Then the usual registering, getting ready and just sitting back and relaxing the last few days.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\"><span>RACE DAY MORNING</span></strong>\r\n\r\nI awoke at 3:30 a.m. Breakfast at 4 a.m. and then getting down to the race start. In Cozumel, you start 2.2 miles away for the T1 (transition one) area where you have our bike, so first you go to the transition area and make sure everything is OK as you leave your bike and bike clothes the day before. You fill your bottles with water, pump your tires, place some nutrition on the bike and then take a bus over to the race start.\r\n\r\nThere was nothing unusual at the race start this morning except for the fact that I forgot my speed suit.  A wetsuit is not allowed in the race when the water temp is above the 76.5 degrees (actually it was 79 degrees today). Like many athletes, I usually wear a speed suit over my Triathlon suit. This is a suit that is very similar to what Olympic swimmers wear to streamline the body. But it really was no big deal as swimming is my best sport and at best it can take seconds and not minutes off my swim.\r\n\r\nOne of my highlights of standing in the corral waiting for the swim start was that I was actually standing next to, and met, The Iron Cowboy. This is a 41-year-old guy who just the year before had done what is really considered impossible. That is, he did 50 Ironman races in 50 days in 50 states. Yes, you heard me correctly. It was a monumental effort and he did it to raise awareness for several different organizations. I told him what an honor it was to have met him.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_327\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Swim-2-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Swim 2 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"286\" class=\"size-full wp-image-327\" /><strong>Swim Start with his parents initials on his forearms</strong>[/caption]<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\nThe swim for me is never a major challenge as it is my best event. The start in Cozumel is very organized and controlled. They let about five to ten people off the end of the pier about every 15 seconds, so it never gets very crowded. The water very nice and it makes for an enjoyable swim. You can see down 30 - 50 feet and see schools of fish along the way. You can also see the scuba diver lifeguards who are strategically placed along the way in case anything happens. While swimming, about halfway thru the race, I did detect a current as it picked up and was coming towards us. This is not the norm as usually you swim with the current but occasionally it can change. I just moved on and kept motoring through. At the end I found out my time was just a minute or two slower than usual but most were 10-20 minutes slower than their usual time. Then out of the water, run over to the transition tent to dry off, get my helmet, bike shoes and sunglasses on and then on to the bike for 112 mile bike ride.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_328\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Bike-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Bike 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"209\" class=\"size-full wp-image-328\" /><strong>Dr. Fields during the 112 mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]Having done this this race three times before I knew that bike course well. The back side of the island has a 12-mile stretch where your hit hard by the wind. But I felt really good and rode the first loop faster than I had ever done before. The second loop I kept my pace going but the winds got tougher on the back side of the island. They were hitting at about 20 to 25 miles an hour so you had to stay low on the bike. The third loop I did well on the leeward side of the island but once I hit the windward side of the island I slowed because the winds were blowing over 30 miles an hour. At this point you just tough it out and wait for the final stretch, with the wind at your back, into town. All-in-all I felt very good and I ended up having my best cycle time in Cozumel.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_329\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Run-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Run 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"288\" class=\"size-full wp-image-329\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields during the 26.2 mile run</strong>[/caption]At a transition, I felt very strong. The sun was out and it didn\'t rain but it was not too hot. My first loop, which is about 8.8 miles, I felt very good. During my second loop I developed some foot pain but was able to adjust my stride so it really didn\'t bother me. Unfortunately, halfway through this second loop I developed some hamstring pain. This is something I hadn\'t had before. At 13.1 miles, there is the special needs station. This is where one leaves out things they would like halfway to the race. I took some extra gels and a Motrin I had in there. Unfortunately, that was not enough. So, I tried running nine tenths of a mile and walking a tenth of a mile. The pain stayed with me so then I ran/walked for a while. Ironman races are all about staying in the game, so I just put the pain out of my head and kept going. I also found some ice at an aid station and wrapped that around my leg. Overall this hindered my run. On the 3rd loop I walked a lot; at least more than I ran.[caption id=\"attachment_332\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Finish 160\" width=\"160\" height=\"295\" class=\"size-full wp-image-332\" /><strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]Dr. Fields crossing the finish line I was hurting but there was nothing I could do. That was for the first four to five miles of the 8.4 mile run. And with three and a half for miles to go I just grinned and beared it and said I\'m almost done so let me just run through it. So, as I came back into town and the lights of the town became brighter and brighter, I felt very strong. I started seeing the big crowds at about a mile-and-a-half out which inspired me even more. I was now running very well, even passing other competitors who I cheered on. As I came to the last 500 meters the crowds and people cheering were very loud and inspiring. Although my leg was giving me a lot of pain at that time, in Ironman it\'s all about crisis control. You never say never. So I just kept a smile on my face and kept moving forward. As I came down the last 50 meters stretch the feeling is indescribable. I finally knew I had done it. I\'d finished my 8th Ironman. And as I came up to the Finish Line, I was exhausted but feeling unbelievably good. The feeling never gets old when the announcer says: \"Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!\"\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong>POST SCRIPT</strong>\r\n\r\nAs I\'ve described in other race reports, my parents instilled in me the ability to work thru things no matter how hard it gets. Life is not always easy, just like an Ironman. There are some easy stretches and some hard times. But you just keep your head down and keep moving forward. The spirit of my parents never left me during the entire race. Their attention, caring and never ending love for me was always in my thoughts. As with every race, as I get towards the end, I imagine my parents there embracing me like they had for so many years. Their eternal love and kindness carries me through more than just my Ironman races.\r\n\r\n<strong>PS</strong> Once again I was first out of the water in my age group in the swim. After the bike, I was in the top third of my age group. This was a first for me. Unfortunately after the run, due to the above-mentioned issues, I fell back and finished towards the top of the lower third for my age group. But all in all, it was a good race.\r\n\r\n<strong>PPS</strong> I want to thank everybody who not only read this but also who thought of or followed me during the race. Thank you all very much.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc® and 8X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\" id=\"sidebar2\">\r\n<img alt=\"post race pic\" title=\"post race pic\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finisher-275.jpg\"><br>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> <br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<span style=\"font-size: 10px;\"><sup>®</sup></span>, </strong></span>post race pic\r\n<a href=\"https://goo.gl/photos/WqU8aVsvXa5SgLLo6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2016 Cozumel<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n\r\n</div>','Race Report 8th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','306-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:04:08','2019-06-18 05:04:08','',306,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/306-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2101,8,'2019-06-18 05:04:18','2019-06-18 05:04:18','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-santa-rosa-logo-blue.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Logo Blue\" width=\"230\" height=\"120\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-349\" />\r\n\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\">Saturday July 29, 2017\r\n2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</h6>\r\n\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">\"Always keep moving forward in life\"\r\nYvette and Fred Fields</p>\r\n\r\nHere is my report on my 9th Ironman Triathlon.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_355\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"275\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Snoopy.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Snoopy\" width=\"275\" height=\"240\" class=\"size-full wp-image-355\" /><strong>Dr. Fields and Snoopy</strong>[/caption]<strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING THERE</strong>\r\n\r\nThis one was a lot easier to get to than the others as it was my first Ironman in the US. Since it was in northern California, it was only a one hour and 20 minute flight up to Santa Rosa.  At the airport, I was greeted by Snoopy and Charlie Brown, as Santa Rosa is the home of Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts.  They both offered me encouragement on my race! Then it was driving into town, getting settled in and picking up my registration packet.  The next two days was spent checking out the course and trying to relax.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY MORNING</strong>\r\n\r\nThis race was a bit different than other races. The lake where we swam in, Lake Sonoma, is 40 miles from downtown. This is very unusual when it is usually right at the start or within a few miles of the transition area.  So we had to report for buses leaving at 4 a.m. from the downtown area. This necessitated waking up around 2:30 so that I could have a proper breakfast. Then I had to drive down to the downtown area, park the car and walk over to where the buses were.  Fortunately my bike and other gear was already at the lake.  All I had with me was my nutrition and swimming gear. After that it was a one hour bus ride up to the lake, getting settled in by checking my bike, pumping the tires, filling the water bottles and loading the nutrition on the bike.  Then it was time to head down to the lake front. The day before, the water had been very warm, but the morning of the race they determined that it was still wetsuit legal (below 76 degrees). Since everyone else was wearing a I decided to wear one even though I get very warm in it.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_354\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Swim.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Swim\" width=\"160\" height=\"240\" class=\"size-full wp-image-354\" /><strong>Swim Finish with his parents initials on his forearms</strong>[/caption]As we lined up to start to get in the water there were a few people without wetsuits. At that point, I thought maybe I should not have worn my wetsuit. Swimming is my best sport and the wetsuit does get restrictive in my arm swing, but I decided to keep it on anyway. As I entered the water I realized that the water was very warm. Since it was crowded, I stayed towards the outside of the swimmers because the fast swimmer group I was in can get very aggressive. Halfway through the first loop I realized I was getting too warm and I really didn\'t need the wetsuit. I made the unusual decision that when we ended the first lap I would take off the wetsuit. This first lap ended where you ran out on to the landing and back into the water. Usually this is at least 20, 30 or even 40 yards, but this time it was just a short little loop in and out of the water. As I came up onto the ramp I grabbed the leash that is attached to my zipper and pulled it down. Two race officials saw me doing this and asked I wanted help getting it off. This was a blessing. So I flopped down on the ground and they quickly pulled off the legs of my wetsuit (the hardest part to get off). Then I was back in the water. I lost a little time doing this but it was well worth it. The second lap went a lot better as I was not overheating. When you finished the swim there is a quarter-mile very steep hill that you must go up to get to your bicycle. They told people you cannot leave shoes or other foot gear down at the bottom. So most of us did not. But some people left shoes halfway up the hill. This was a violation of the rules but no one said anything. They did have some artificial grass type material down so that the road up was not too tough. But the hill is quite steep and many people, including myself, walked or fast walked most of the way so as not to exhaust ourselves for the bike ride. Quickly into the transition area, grab my gear, change in the tent and got onto my bike to begin the 112 mile ride.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_353\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Bike-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Bike 3\" width=\"160\" height=\"288\" class=\"size-full wp-image-353\" /><strong>Dr. Fields during the 112 mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]The bike had four thousand feet of climbing. I prepared for this so overall it was not too bad. It did start out with a small climb as we left the lake area. Then through some areas around wineries. Lots of wineries; at least 30 or more. It was not as scenic as other Ironman I have done because we did ride along a highway several times but pleasant when going by wineries.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, the roads were not in great shape. There are a lot of uneven areas as well as small little potholes. This was even more difficult as it was extremely sunny. When you would go through an area that was shaded you could not see the road since you were wearing dark sunglasses. This made for an uncomfortable ride. Right before we got to town, at about the 65-mile mark, I got a flat. I did not notice it at first but as my speed dropped and I was pushing even harder, I had to get off the bike and check. Sure enough, the tire was flat. And it was the back tire, which takes more to change. But to my surprise, as I dismounted, one of the repair vehicles that circles the bike course (there were three or four of them) pulled up right behind me. What luck! The mechanic grabbed his pump and had my tire changed, pumped up and ready to go in less than two minutes. Faster I could have ever have done it. And without greasy hands too!\r\n\r\nSo back on the bike, I finally got to town where we than had to ride two 17-mile loops. This was invigorating as the crowd was there. Unfortunately, on these loops, the road got even worse. They were areas that were so bumpy one of the following riders said he thought he lost a crown. We all laughed. Although they predicted it to be in the 90s, it only went to about 86 or 87 degrees. But it was very sunny with no wind and with minimal shade, so it did get warm. All in all, I had a good bike ride.\r\n\r\nSo, as we entered town on the last loop, the crowds were cheering. The race had bike handlers as one gets off your bike, which are people who take your bike and rack it for you. Unfortunately, the race being slightly disorganized, they racked the bikes right there and then had the change tents after that. That meant you had to run about 50 yards alongside the bike rack areas in your bike shoes. Most places have it the other way around. But either way, it is always nice to get off the bike after 112 miles. Then it was into T2 tent and change into running shoes, visor, down some nutrition and out for the 26.2 mile marathon run.\r\n\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_352\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Run-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Run 2\" width=\"160\" height=\"288\" class=\"size-full wp-image-352\" /><strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2 mile run</strong>[/caption]As we left the change tent, there were lots of people yelling and screaming encouragement. This was a good thing. It was now very sunny and very warm outside. Most of the run was done along a dry riverbed. There were some crowds at the beginning but not many after that. There was some shade but not everywhere, so the sun took its toll. There were several times you had to go over a little bridge, cross over the river bed and then come back, so the run was entirely flat. During the run, I had some difficulties with my foot which had been a common occurrence for me lately. Fortunately, I could adjust my running gait and keep going. The first 8.8 miles (the first loop) was pretty good. On the second one the foot pain got stronger and I had to walk/run quite a bit. But, as always, I just kept moving forward. There were a lot of runners out there for support. And of course, I was supporting the others that we’re not doing well. Being with the other athletes gave me tremendous moral support and the will to not give up. The second loop was tough as it took place during the 11th and 13th hours of racing, so keeping ones mind occupied is imperative. Dealing with my foot pain plus the physical and mental exhaustion that one experiences in an Ironman is always a challenge. As I began the third loop, I knew that if I made it to the turnaround at 4.4 miles, I was home free. As I made the final turn to head back towards town I knew that no matter how tough things got I was going to make it.[caption id=\"attachment_351\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"160\"]<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finishline 3\" width=\"160\" height=\"288\" class=\"size-full wp-image-351\" /><strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]Dr. Fields crossing the finish line I encouraged those that I passed as well as the ones that were only on their second loop. As I exited the riverbed area up onto the streets, I thought I only had less than a quarter mile to go, when in fact it was really over half a mile. Just then a guy ran up to me and said, “Hey Peter you\'re doing great”. I did not recognize him but I had my name on my running bib and thought he just saw that. He ran alongside of me and told me that his girlfriend was not far behind. He told me her name and that did not ring a bell either. It really didn’t matter as he was encouraging me, which was needed at that tme. He finally turned around to go back to meet her. As I ran off, the energy that he had given me would carry me the rest of the way. As I came down the final stretch I knew I was going to finish my 9th Ironman Triathlon. It was tough but Ironman are never easy. The exhilaration and enthusiasm of the crowd, and hearing the announcer say, ” Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!”, never gets old. Never.\r\n\r\nAs I came through the shoot and they took my pictures, I looked over and there was the young guy who I had seen as I exited the riverbed.  As I approached him, I recognized him as the son of one of my best friends.  We both laughed and embraced and I told him how appreciative I was for his encouragement.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">POST SCRIPT</strong>\r\n\r\nThese races are not only a physical challenge but also a mental challenge. With the difficulties with the wetsuit, the warm water, the uneven roads, the heat, the flat tire and my foot problems on the run, this was not an easy race. But again, I persevered.\r\n\r\nI always keep a remembrance of my parents with me at all times in my race jersey pocket. When things would get bad, I would reach back and touch it and say thanks mom and dad for being with me. This kept me going through any difficulties I was having at the time. With all their struggles in their lives (fleeing near certain death in fascist Germany, emigrating with almost nothing, meeting each other in the US and building a new life and more), they just kept moving forward and never looked back. They taught me over and over again, that no matter how tough things get in life just keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep going. They supported me no matter what I did as long as I had my heart and mind in it. On this day, and every day of my life, I knew they are with me all the way.\r\n\r\nAs I said after they passed “You are not dead, dead or only those that one forgets”. I will never forget them as they never forgot me. This, and all of my races, are dedicated in their honor. I therefore start each race with their initials marked on my forearms.\r\n\r\nI want to thank you for taking the time to read this and for supporting me, whether on line, thinking about me or reading this.\r\n\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 9X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n	<a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds0_hCW9WA4\"><img alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" title=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finisher-2.jpg\"></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong> <br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,<br>\r\n</strong></span>Post race pic<br>\r\n<br>\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em></p>\r\n<a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOZKCkaR9a0fl-OfBkXj-Z46M__ixhQOKqFQiAB_sf0rQDWmGsv_NdpwYlUbChPfw?key=MWNqUHJtR0hwSmdyVVFxQ2t1WmY3ZkVTYlNFZ2FB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Santa Rosa<br>\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\r\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\r\n</div>','Race Report 9th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','348-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 05:04:18','2019-06-18 05:04:18','',348,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/348-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2107,8,'2019-06-18 07:41:05','2019-06-18 07:41:05','<p>&nbsp; </p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/mother-child-reading.jpg\" alt=\"Mother Child Reading\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-288\" /><u><strong>Fee’s and Payment/Insurance Policies</strong></u> <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/fees-policies/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click Here</a>\r\n\r\n<u><strong>Are medical records or MRI’s/X-rays necessary?</strong></u>\r\nAny pertinent medical records can be faxed (310) 453-1212 to the office prior to your visit. The report (reading) of the MRI/X-ray can also be faxed or brought with you.\r\n\r\nActual MRI’s or x-rays are not absolutely necessary but may be brought with you.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>How long is each visit?</strong></u>\r\nThe first visit is approximately one hour. Each additional visit is about half an hour unless there is more than one area being treated. You can discuss this with the doctor on your first visit.\r\n\r\n<p ><u><strong>Do I receive a Prolotherapy treatment on the initial visit?</strong></u>\r\nIf after history and examination it is determined that you are a prolotherapy candidate, then you will receive Prolotherapy on your first visit.</p>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Common Questions','','inherit','closed','closed','','207-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 07:41:05','2019-06-18 07:41:05','',207,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/207-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2108,8,'2019-06-18 07:42:11','2019-06-18 07:42:11','<h6>Fees</h6>\r\n\r\nFor your first visit:\r\nA complete Regenerative Orthopedics history and physical is done at that time. \r\nThis takes approximately 30-40 minutes.\r\nThen the treatment options are explained (prices below).\r\n\r\nInitial Regenerative Orthopedic Consultation: <strong>$300</strong>\r\n\r\n<h6>Prolotherapy Charges</h6>\r\nSmall Joint (Foot, hand, fingers, toes, ankle, elbow, TMJ ): <strong>$400</strong>\r\nMedium Joint (knee, hip, shoulder, ribs): <strong>$550</strong>\r\nLarge Joint (Groin, Neck, Mid Back or Low Back): <strong>$700</strong>\r\nPRP (in addition to the above joint charges): <strong>$550</strong>\r\nStem Cell Therapy: <strong>Please call for pricing</strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Payment Policy</strong>\r\n\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. Since the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. When you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness and more.\r\n\r\nOnly you can decide what is fair and if it is worth the investment even if you instil pay out-of-pocket costs for your health care.\r\n\r\nWe will make every effort to instill the feeling that your time with us is worth it.\r\nWoman Paying\r\n\r\nAs a <strong>Fee for Service Office</strong> we request that the <u><strong>fee is paid in full at the time of service</strong></u>. \r\nWe accept credit cards, checks, or cash for payment of services.\r\nWe will provide you with a detailed invoice that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. <u><strong>We cannot guarantee insurance reimbursement.</strong></u>\r\n\r\nWe <u>do not subscribe to any insurance networks.</u> Insurance billing can be up to 40 percent of a medical office\'s overhead. It involves a lot of time and effort. We would rather put that time and effort into caring for our patients instead of billing insurance companies. It also helps us keep our prices reasonable.\r\n\r\nRemember that health insurance is a contract between you and your insurance carrier.\r\n\r\nIf so inclined, you can contact your insurance carrier and ask them if they cover an MD office visit (codes: 99203 or 4; 99213 or 4.) They will not tell you how much they cover - only whether they cover it or not. Most insurance companies cover MD\'s office visits. This is what we bill for.\r\n\r\nAll bills are issued under Dr Fields\' medical license (MD). Unfortunately, there is still no guarantee that insurance companies will reimburse you for your treatments even after they have said yes to complete or partial coverage.\r\n\r\n<u><strong>We cannot bill Medicare or Medi-cal since we are not a provider.</strong></u>\r\nPlease do not ask us to attempt this as it is not possible.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Fees & Policies','','inherit','closed','closed','','202-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 07:42:11','2019-06-18 07:42:11','',202,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/202-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2109,8,'2019-06-18 08:08:15','2019-06-18 08:08:15','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header-orthoregen-v1-021120.jpeg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Slider-2-v3-261222.jpg\');\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Slider-v1-021120.jpg\');\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header-orthoregen-santa-monica-pier-v1-021120.jpeg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article:</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Keep Looking Forward Despite COVID-19</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read Article\" href=\"/articles/health-news/dealing-with-covid-19/\">Read Article</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Let\'s Get Started Today!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Let\'s Get Started Today!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_header-orthoregen-v1-021120.jpeg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Get Help Now!\" href=\"Contact-Us\"> Get Help Now!</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item slide-article\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header-orthoregen-ocean-mountains-v1-021120.jpeg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_second\">COVID-19 Advice: \"Don’t Fear the Fear Itself!\"</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read Article\" href=\"/articles/health-news/dont-fear-the-fear-itself/\">Read Article</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/0_Kili-top-header-v1-021120.jpeg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>\r\nsuccessfully climbed</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third white-text\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read Article\" href=\"/report-of-my-kilimanjaro-climb/\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Sider-01-v1-021120.jpeg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Peter A. Fields, MD, DC\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Completed His 11th Ironman</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Sunday, November 24th in Cozumel Mexico</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"#\">Images &amp; Story Coming Soon</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n\r\nWhat\'s\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Non-Surgical Carpal Tunnel Treatment\" href=\"/articles/non-surgical-carpal-tunnel-treatment/\">Non-Surgical Carpal Tunnel Treatment</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Osteoarthritis Knee Treatment\" href=\"/articles/osteoarthritis-knee-treatment/\">Osteoarthritis Knee Treatment</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Hip Replacement Alternatives\" href=\"/articles/hip-replacement-alternatives/\">Hip Replacement Alternatives</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tear-repair/\">ACL TEAR Repair</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/foot-pain-treatment/\">Foot Pain Treatment</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/arthritis-neck-treatment/\">Arthritis Neck Treatment</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/back-pain-specialist/\">Back Pain Specialist</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"testimonials\" class=\"col-md-4 box2\">\r\n\r\nPatient\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<strong>Video:</strong>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"Testimonial\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" alt=\"\" />\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet class and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"\r\n\r\n<img class=\"testimonial-img\" title=\"\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" alt=\"Testimonial\" />\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<strong>Written:</strong>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I need to say a big thank you to Dr Fields for getting me back on the tennis court. I am an avid tennis player who tried to ignore the terrible pain in my elbow.\"\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left: 0;\">Mindy</h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-left: 0;\">Elbow</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"I chose Dr. Peter Fields because he is an athlete and would have more direct knowledge of my particular circumstances than anyone else.\"\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left: 0;\">Robert</h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-left: 0;\">Shoulder</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n\r\n\"After the final treatments ended I am still without all the pain and have more muscle strength in my legs.\"\r\n<h3 style=\"margin-left: 0;\">Lois</h3>\r\n<h4 style=\"margin-left: 0;\">Knee</h4>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n\r\nNews &amp;\r\n<h3>Events</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/health-news/dr-fields-to-lecture-in-mexico-city-on-july-9th/\">Peter A. Fields, MD, DC to lecture in Mexico City on July 9th</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a class=\"buttonlink\" style=\"width: 100%; font-size: 24px; text-align: center; padding: 25px 8%;\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Are you a Stem Cell Candidate?</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"search-articles\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h2 class=\"text-center\">Search <b>Dr. Fields\'</b> Articles</h2>\r\n<form id=\"searchform\" action=\"/\" method=\"get\"><input class=\"search-field\" name=\"s\" type=\"text\" placeholder=\"What\'s Your Condition?\" />\r\n<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Search\" /></form></div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span> by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" title=\"Read More About U\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/orthoregen-our-philosophy/\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n<a id=\"candidateButton\" title=\"Are you a good candidate?\" href=\"/contact/\">Are you a good candidate?</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\"><img class=\"alignnone\" title=\"Regenerative Orthopedics Leader\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/dr-fields-v1-021120.png\" alt=\"Regenerative Orthopedics Leader\" width=\"460\" height=\"737\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 11x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\" alt=\"icon info\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/dr-fields-bio/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\" alt=\"Man Icon\" /></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>11x Ironman</h3>\r\nDr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...\r\n\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" title=\"Read More\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Call Us Today! 310-453-1234</a>','Home','','publish','closed','closed','','home','','','2023-09-20 02:30:20','2023-09-20 02:30:20','',0,'https://www.drfields.com/?page_id=2109',0,'page','',0),(2110,8,'2019-06-18 08:08:15','2019-06-18 08:08:15','\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide1\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide2\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide3\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide4\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide5\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\" id=\"tabs-section\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>Regenerative Techniques</h1>\r\n<ul id=\"faq-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" href=\"#faq1\">Stem Cell <span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq1\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\"><img alt=\" stem green Cells\" title=\"stem green Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stem-cells-green-2-small.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell is a great option for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#faq2\" class=\"collapsed\">PRP <span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq2\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/PRP-Treatment\"><img alt=\"Blood Cells\" title=\"Blood Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blood-cell.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/PRP-Treatment\">PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma is a treatment for acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury or pain.</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#faq3\" class=\"collapsed\">Prolotherapy<span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq3\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\"><img alt=\"Blue Cells\" title=\"Blue Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cells-blue-thumb.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Whether a joint, ligament or tendon is causing you pain or limited movement, Prolotherapy might be the right choice for you</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>Articles</h1>\r\n<ul class=\"main\">\r\n<li><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Is-There-Help-for-Arthritis\">Is There help For Arthritis?&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"line-height:inherit;outline-offset:-2px;color:#989898\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></span></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Health-News/Knee-and-hip-replacements-increase-heart-attack-risk-briefly\">Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk Briefly</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/A-wonderful-ending-to-an-almost-disastrous-event\">A wonderful ending to an almost disastrous event</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/How-to-Avoid-Joint-Spine-Surgery-and-Live-Pain-Free\">How To Avoid Joint &amp; Spine Surgery And Live Pain Free</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>TV & Radio</h1>	\r\n<div class=\"tabs\">\r\n  <input type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tabone\" checked=\"checked\">\r\n	<label for=\"tabone\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tv-show-logo.png\"></label>\r\n  <div class=\"tab\">\r\n  <a href=\"/doc-on-tv\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/media-placeholder.jpg\"></a>\r\n    <p>Dr. Fields on National TV</p>\r\n  </div>\r\n  \r\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tabtwo\">\r\n<label for=\"tabtwo\">Videos</label>\r\n<div class=\"tab\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel video-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n<?php echo do_shortcode(\'[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"2vAoXYb7f7M\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians.jpg\" alt=\"Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians\"]\'); 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Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide2\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide3\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide4\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide5\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\" id=\"tabs-section\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>Regenerative Techniques</h1>\r\n<ul id=\"faq-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" href=\"#faq1\">Stem Cell <span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq1\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\"><img alt=\" stem green Cells\" title=\"stem green Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stem-cells-green-2-small.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell is a great option for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#faq2\" class=\"collapsed\">PRP <span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq2\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/PRP-Treatment\"><img alt=\"Blood Cells\" title=\"Blood Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blood-cell.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/PRP-Treatment\">PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma is a treatment for acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury or pain.</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#faq3\" class=\"collapsed\">Prolotherapy<span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq3\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\"><img alt=\"Blue Cells\" title=\"Blue Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cells-blue-thumb.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Whether a joint, ligament or tendon is causing you pain or limited movement, Prolotherapy might be the right choice for you</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>Articles</h1>\r\n<ul class=\"main\">\r\n<li><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Is-There-Help-for-Arthritis\">Is There help For Arthritis?&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"line-height:inherit;outline-offset:-2px;color:#989898\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></span></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Health-News/Knee-and-hip-replacements-increase-heart-attack-risk-briefly\">Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk Briefly</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/A-wonderful-ending-to-an-almost-disastrous-event\">A wonderful ending to an almost disastrous event</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/How-to-Avoid-Joint-Spine-Surgery-and-Live-Pain-Free\">How To Avoid Joint &amp; Spine Surgery And Live Pain Free</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>TV & Radio</h1>	\r\n<div class=\"tabs\">\r\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tabone\" checked=\"checked\">\r\n<label for=\"tabone\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tv-show-logo.png\"></label>\r\n<div class=\"tab\">\r\n<a href=\"/doc-on-tv\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/media-placeholder.jpg\"></a>\r\n<p>Dr. Fields on National TV</p>\r\n</div>\r\n  \r\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tabtwo\">\r\n<label for=\"tabtwo\">Videos</label>\r\n<div class=\"tab\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel video-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n<?php echo do_shortcode(\'[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"2vAoXYb7f7M\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians.jpg\" alt=\"Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians\"]\'); ?>\r\n<p>Dr. Fields Lectures in Las Vegas to 400+ Physicians</p>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"I0HcX8Kcy2k\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Peter-A.-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Peter-A.-Fields-MD-DC\"]\r\n<p>Dr. Fields Interviewed on KCAL/CBS About \'Dangers of Anti-Inflammatory Medicines\'</p>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"2vAoXYb7f7M\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians.jpg\" alt=\"Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians\"]\r\n<p>Dr. Fields Interviewed on KCAL/CBS About \'Prolotherapy\'</p>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"37Ww-R46U1o\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Interview-with-Dr.-Fields.jpg\" alt=\"Interview with Dr. Fields\"]\r\n<p>Interview with Dr. Fields</p>	\r\n</div>		\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n  \r\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tabthree\">\r\n<label for=\"tabthree\">Radio</label>\r\n<div class=\"tab\">\r\n<a href=\"/dr-fields-on-the-radio/\" class=\"buttonlink\"><em class=\"fa fa-volume-up\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr. Fields on the Radio</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>		\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n','Homepage','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 08:15:20','2019-06-18 08:15:20','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2113,8,'2019-06-18 08:17:01','2019-06-18 08:17:01','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide1\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide2\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide3\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide4\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide5\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n','Homepage','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 08:17:01','2019-06-18 08:17:01','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2114,8,'2019-06-18 08:18:22','2019-06-18 08:18:22','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide1\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide2\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide3\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide4\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide5\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\" id=\"tabs-section\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>Regenerative Techniques</h1>\r\n<ul id=\"faq-list\">\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" href=\"#faq1\">Stem Cell <span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq1\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\"><img alt=\" stem green Cells\" title=\"stem green Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stem-cells-green-2-small.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell is a great option for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#faq2\" class=\"collapsed\">PRP <span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq2\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/PRP-Treatment\"><img alt=\"Blood Cells\" title=\"Blood Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/blood-cell.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/Regenerative-Techniques/PRP-Treatment\">PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma is a treatment for acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury or pain.</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>\r\n<a data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#faq3\" class=\"collapsed\">Prolotherapy<span class=\" icon-minus\"></span></a>\r\n<div id=\"faq3\" class=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#faq-list\">\r\n<div class=\"accordion_image\"><a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\"><img alt=\"Blue Cells\" title=\"Blue Cells\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cells-blue-thumb.jpg\"></a></div>	\r\n<a class=\"accordion_text\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Whether a joint, ligament or tendon is causing you pain or limited movement, Prolotherapy might be the right choice for you</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>Articles</h1>\r\n<ul class=\"main\">\r\n<li><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Is-There-Help-for-Arthritis\">Is There help For Arthritis?&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n<li><span style=\"line-height:inherit;outline-offset:-2px;color:#989898\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></span></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Health-News/Knee-and-hip-replacements-increase-heart-attack-risk-briefly\">Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk Briefly</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/A-wonderful-ending-to-an-almost-disastrous-event\">A wonderful ending to an almost disastrous event</a></li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/How-to-Avoid-Joint-Spine-Surgery-and-Live-Pain-Free\">How To Avoid Joint &amp; Spine Surgery And Live Pain Free</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h1>TV & Radio</h1>	\r\n<div class=\"tabs\">\r\n  <input type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tabone\" checked=\"checked\">\r\n	<label for=\"tabone\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/tv-show-logo.png\"></label>\r\n  <div class=\"tab\">\r\n  <a href=\"/doc-on-tv\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/media-placeholder.jpg\"></a>\r\n    <p>Dr. Fields on National TV</p>\r\n  </div>\r\n  \r\n<input type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tabtwo\">\r\n<label for=\"tabtwo\">Videos</label>\r\n<div class=\"tab\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel video-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n<?php echo do_shortcode(\'[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"2vAoXYb7f7M\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians.jpg\" alt=\"Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians\"]\'); ?>\r\n<p>Dr. Fields Lectures in Las Vegas to 400+ Physicians</p>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n<?php echo do_shortcode(\'[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"I0HcX8Kcy2k\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Peter-A.-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Peter-A.-Fields-MD-DC\"]\'); ?>\r\n<p>Dr. Fields Interviewed on KCAL/CBS About \'Dangers of Anti-Inflammatory Medicines\'</p>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n<?php echo do_shortcode(\'[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"2vAoXYb7f7M\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians.jpg\" alt=\"Dr.-Fields-Lectures-in-Las-Vegas-to-400-Physicians\"]\'); ?>\r\n<p>Dr. Fields Interviewed on KCAL/CBS About \'Prolotherapy\'</p>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"item\">\r\n<?php echo do_shortcode(\'[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"37Ww-R46U1o\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Interview-with-Dr.-Fields.jpg\" alt=\"Interview with Dr. Fields\"]\'); ?>\r\n<p>Interview with Dr. Fields</p>	\r\n</div>		\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n  \r\n  <input type=\"radio\" name=\"tabs\" id=\"tabthree\">\r\n  <label for=\"tabthree\">Radio</label>\r\n  <div class=\"tab\">\r\n   <a href=\"/dr-fields-on-the-radio/\" class=\"buttonlink\"><em class=\"fa fa-volume-up\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Dr. Fields on the Radio</a>\r\n  </div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>	\r\n\r\n<?php get_footer();?>\r\n','Homepage','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-06-18 08:18:22','2019-06-18 08:18:22','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2115,8,'2019-06-18 08:18:50','2019-06-18 08:18:50','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide1\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide2\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide3\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide4\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide5\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; 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Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 04:51:29','2019-06-19 04:51:29','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2124,8,'2019-06-19 04:53:27','2019-06-19 04:53:27','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 04:53:27','2019-06-19 04:53:27','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2125,8,'2019-06-19 05:01:53','2019-06-19 05:01:53','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:01:53','2019-06-19 05:01:53','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2126,8,'2019-06-19 05:03:20','2019-06-19 05:03:20','<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/woman-eating-fruit.jpg\"  alt=\"Woman Eating Fruit\" width=\"200\" height=\"253\" class=\"size-full wp-image-806 alignleft\" /> <strong>The Future of Your Health – Your Best Investment</strong>\r\n\r\nInvesting in your health should be very important to you. Since the future of health care is changing, you should be involved with this investment. Some of the treatments out there promoted by conventional medicine are doing their job- that is getting people better. But some can actually make you worse, or affect different parts of the body in a negative way. What good is it if it cures your specific ailment only to give you a different one.\r\n\r\nWhen you make a financial investment, you measure it by how much it grows each year. Investing in your health pays off in many different ways: wellness, health stability, quality of life, energy, happiness and more. There is an underlying cause for each of your symptoms and that will take time and effort on our part and yours to find out what that may be. For this reason, more and more people are starting to get concerned about and involved in, their own health care. Just treating the symptoms will not make the problem go away; one must get to the cause of the problem and fix that. This approach is what Integrative/Holistic medicine is all about.\r\n\r\nThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the key factors influencing an individual\'s state of health have not changed significantly over the past 20 years. Heredity accounts for 18% and the environment is 19%. Everyday lifestyle choices are 53%. The decisions people make about their life and habits are therefore by far the largest factor in determining their state of wellness.\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD DC, is a <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/los-angeles-prolotherapy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Los Angeles Prolotherapy doctor</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/los-angeles-prp/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PRP Doctor</a> and the founder of OrthoRegen.\r\n\r\nAt OrthoRegen we want to help you to achieve your goals of optimal health and sustained wellness. We will do so using the most effective, least invasive path. Only you can decide what is fair and worth this investment when it comes to out-of-pocket costs for your health care. We will make every effort to instil the feeling that what you spend was worth it. After all, this is your health that we are talking about.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Our Philosophy','','inherit','closed','closed','','213-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:03:20','2019-06-19 05:03:20','',213,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/213-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2127,8,'2019-06-19 05:04:54','2019-06-19 05:04:54','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\" id=\"youtubeleft\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"d-0hlfEKGYo\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chronic-pain-video0.jpg\" alt=\"Sam - Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Roberto - Knee (In Spanish)</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\" id=\"youtubeleft\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"4GsVa7DN2Do\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wilbur-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Wilber-Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Wilbur - Knee</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\nLos Angeles has many opportunities for people to engage in sports such as jogging, basketball, baseball, football, soccer and water sports. Unfortunately, almost any type of sports activity can result in injuries to joints, ligaments and tendons. But these activities can lead to damage and injuries, which is why so many active people become patients of Los Angeles Prolotherapy Doctor Peter A Fields.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> are effective ways to treat tendon, ligament and musculoskeletal damage or pain naturally and without invasive surgery or addictive drugs. OrthoRegen and Peter A. Fields MD DC, \"<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc®</a>,\" have made it possible to find quality treatment utilizing Prolotherapy in Los Angeles.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>What Is Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is a shortened form of \"proliferation therapy\" and is named for the idea that this technique helps the body heal itself. It may also be called \"regenerative injection therapy\" or \"proliferative injection therapy.\" Prolotherapy treatments consist of a series of injections that are designed to produce inflammation in injured tissue in order to spur the body\'s natural healing mechanisms to take over.\r\n\r\nWhen the body suffers an injury, it responds by producing growth factors. The process that leads up to this production and how these growth factors help the body heal are topics that are extremely complicated. However, researchers have observed one fact that is very easy to understand: areas with high levels of blood flow and many blood vessels are far more receptive to healing than those areas without high levels of blood flow. This means that ligaments, tendons and cartilage, which all have poor blood supplies, may not heal as quickly as other areas of the body.\r\n\r\nUnfortunately, some of the drugs used to treat pain and swelling may also interfere with proper healing. Medications like NSAIDS may cause patients to heal more slowly or suffer complications from drug therapies. Ironically, the very nature of NSAIDS and what they do—reduce swelling and inflammation—may be the reason they interfere with natural healing. When the body suffers inflammation, it is a signal to produce the factors that will heal the wounded area.\r\n\r\n<h4>How Does Prolotherapy Work?</h4>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>, on the other hand, works with the body\'s natural processes to provide permanent healing. Prolotherapy basically tricks the body into healing itself! By injecting mildly irritating substances into the body, Prolotherapy treatments trigger a natural healing response. Prolotherapy can also include painkillers such as lidocaine to ease discomfort and soothe any sensations of irritation or swelling.\r\n\r\n<h4>Does Prolotherapy Work?</h4>\r\nDextrose Prolotherapy has been studied for many years and has been shown not only to help heal various injuries but in conjunction with PRP Prolotherapy and/or <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell</a> (Cellular Regeneration) triggers growth of new cartilage. This outcome has tremendous possibilities for patients with serious injuries or degenerative diseases. While more research is needed to explore all of Prolotherapy\'s possibilities, the future looks bright for Prolotherapy patients.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nOne of the biggest advantages of Prolotherapy is that it helps patients <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/how-prolotherapy-can-eliminate-joint-pain-without-surgery/\">avoid joint surgery</a>. Patients who are facing a knee replacement or who have suffered with <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-shoulder-pain/\">shoulder</a> or hip pain for many months or years may be able to heal without the necessity of going \"under the knife.\"\r\n\r\n<h4>What Conditions Can Be Treated With Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nAt OrthoRegen, my Los Angeles Prolotherapy clinic, we use injections to treat a variety of disorders and chronic or acute pain conditions. These conditions include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>ACL</li>\r\n 	<li>Tears</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Bulging discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Bursitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Fibromyalgia</li>\r\n 	<li>Bone on Bone conditions</li>\r\n 	<li>Hip dysfunction</li>\r\n 	<li>Hip replacement</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/knee-injury-treatment/\">Knee injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee replacement</li>\r\n 	<li>Lumbar or cervical spine instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendinitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Rotator cuff injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Sciatica</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>How Did Prolotherapy Begin?</h4>\r\nProlotherapy is based on principles from ancient Greek medicine , but did not become accepted by the modern medical community until the 1950s when Drs. George Hackett and Gustav Hemwall began research on how the body is able to heal itself with the proper support and treatment. Modern medicine has not been successful in treating many types of tendon and ligament damage and pain, so the surge in popularity of alternative treatments such as Prolotherapy is understandable.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy has been shown to have a beneficial effect for many patients and to help them <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/joint-surgery-think-again-learn-about-prolotherapy/\">avoid surgery</a> as a last resort to treat painful damaged joints and tendons. Just a few Prolotherapy treatments may restore joint function and ease pain permanently.\r\n\r\n<h4>What Can I Expect From Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\nBefore you can be treated using <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\r\n\">Prolotherapy</a>, you will be examined by Dr. Peter A Fields, the premier Los Angeles Prolotherapy Doctor and an internationally renowned expert in the field of regenerative medicine. It is very important to take Prolotherapy treatments in a controlled environment to ensure the procedure is administered correctly. Dr. Fields will perform some simple manual tests to assess your condition, review any X-rays or MRI’s you may have received and determine the best site for Prolotherapy injections.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy treatments begin with a simple injection to the site of joint damage. It is important for the injections to be given at the right spot, such as where the tendon connects to the bone, in order to receive maximum benefit. The injections are relatively painless and take only a few minutes.\r\n\r\nYou are then sent home to rest and gradually begin working your damaged joint according to an agreed therapy schedule. It is important to follow the instructions given by Dr. Fields. You may be required to take follow-up injections, depending on the efficacy of the initial treatment. These injections will be spaced over a period of time to give your body the best chance to heal.\r\n\r\nOnce your Prolotherapy injection regimen is complete, you should enjoy the kind of change for the better in joint mobility and pain level that many patients of Dr. Fields have experienced. Your medical caregivers will continue to monitor you for some time to ensure that your Prolotherapy treatments are a success.\r\n\r\n<h4>Los Angeles Prolotherapy</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields MD DC is an internationally recognized expert in the field of regenerative medicine, specifically in all forms of Prolotherapy – dextrose Prolotherapy, PRP Prolotherapy and Stem Cell. Dr. Fields is known as the “The Athletic Doc®” has completed nine Iron Man Triathlon events. That\'s why Dr. Fields understands the passion his patients have to ‘get back into their sport’ and resume their normal activities without pain.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a regular contributor to a national health magazine and lectures at national health conventions and trains other physicians in Prolotherapy techniques. For one of the most modern approaches in the country to Prolotherapy, many patients turn to OrthoRegen, a <strong>Los Angeles Prolotherapy Clinic</strong> and Peter A. Fields MD DC, \"The Athletic Doc®.\" The professional staff at OrthoRegen can help patients find the right Prolotherapy treatments for their particular needs and have had great success in reducing pain and healing injury or damage without the need for dangerous, invasive surgical procedures or addictive drugs and painkillers.\r\n\r\n<h4>Are you a Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4\r\n>\r\nCall <a href=\"tel://1-424-325-6695\">424-325-6695</a> today for a free phone consultation with Dr. Peter Fields to see if Prolotherapy can get you pain free and ‘back in the game’ or help you resume your normal lifestyle. You can also <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">contact Dr. Fields\' office</a> to set up an in-person consultation.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>','Los Angeles Prolotherapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','1667-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:04:54','2019-06-19 05:04:54','',1667,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1667-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2128,8,'2019-06-19 05:12:15','2019-06-19 05:12:15','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy: Finally, A Permanent Way To Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nIf you are like most people who suffer from back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, elbow pain or any other joint pain, you have been trying to eliminate your joint pain without surgery. After all, who really wants all the expense, additional pain and recovery time that joint surgery always requires?\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"176\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1685\" />You may have tried physical therapy, chiropractic, cortisone shots, NSAIDS (like Ibuprofen or Naprosyn), or even a long list of home remedies...only to discover that if there was any relief from your pain at all, <strong>the relief was only temporary</strong>.\r\n\r\nAnd now, since none of those treatments provided a permanent solution to your pain, are you wondering if you finally have to have surgery so you can move freely without pain and live a normal life?\r\n\r\n<strong>My name is Dr. Peter Fields</strong>, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic. I’m here to tell you that in many cases, <strong>you do NOT need to have surgery</strong> to eliminate joint pain.\r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people resume their normal lives without joint surgery, and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nI am a specialist in a natural, nonsurgical method of assisting the body to heal injured tendons and ligaments called <strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, which helps your body make new cells to repair the damage in your joint.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Does My Knee/Hip/Back/Shoulder/Elbow/Neck STILL HURT After All This Time?</h4>\r\nMost joint pain is caused by weakened, torn or damaged tendons or ligaments. These tissues have very low blood flow, which inhibits their ability to repair themselves on their own. Making things even worse, they also have a high number of nerves, causing you pain.\r\n\r\nYou may know that the job of tendons and ligaments is to keep your joints aligned and moving properly. But when they are relaxed and weak...\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The cartilage can degenerate and <strong>cause bone-on-bone friction...</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Which causes <strong>arthritis-like</strong> pain...</li>\r\n 	<li>Then the nerves surrounding soft tissues become stretched and irritated...</li>\r\n 	<li>Causing you <strong>even more </strong><strong>pain</strong>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUnless you strengthen your tendons and ligaments and restore your joint to its proper, natural alignment and motion, <strong>you will continue to be in pain</strong>.\r\n\r\n<h4>How To Eliminate Chronic Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nThis is why Prolotherapy is so effective. The treatment causes an increase in nutrient-rich blood cells to the affected area, causing your body to heal and strengthen injured or weakened ligaments, tendons or joints. <strong>Your own body does the work to grow healthy, strong and vibrant tissue</strong>.\r\n\r\nAs the tissue grows and strengthens, your joint begins to operate properly, and your pain (and the causes of your pain) dissipate. Many of my patients enjoy a <strong>permanent recovery</strong> from their symptoms and go back to living a normal life without joint pain.\r\n\r\nThat means you eliminate your pain with <strong>NO surgery, NO hospital stay</strong>, and <strong>NO general anesthesia</strong>. And isn’t that what you want most?\r\n\r\n<h4>Schedule Your Consultation Today</h4>\r\nLet’s get you on the path to recovery without joint surgery. <a href=\"http://dentalimplantsmalibu.com/contact/\">Contact my office today</a> or call me at <a href=\"tel:310-455-8242\">310-455-8242</a> and set up a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for Stem Cell.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mc4Xo9RTwjw?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Christa - Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Christa, a former college athlete, had knee dislocation with pain and stiffness in her right knee. Five surgeries and other procedures couldn’t help her, but Dr. Fields’ Prolotherapy did. Now she is feeling “whole” and “healthy” again.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VLbs4_l5Ky0?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Dr. Eric - Lower Back</p>\r\n<p>Dr. Eric had low back pain since age 15. Damaged ligaments caused his pain &amp; tightness. Now he can run and surf again after just 7 visits with Dr. Fields. Now Eric has his life back.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vMWJVoJaVJs?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Nanette - Hip</p>\r\n<p>Personal trainer &amp; triathlete, Nanette, had a bicycle accident and could not walk, ride or work any more. Dr. Fields started Prolotherapy 6 months ago. She can now sit, squat, walk, run, climb, lift. “Miraculous,” she says.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MYI_vSJe378?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jeremy. - Ankle</p>\r\n<p>Cortisone didn’t help Jeremy’s repeated ankle injuries. He had just two options: Prolotherapy or “Surgery with no guarantee.” After Prolotherapy treatment by Dr. Fields, he is now he’s back to running 3-5 times per week and feeling great!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkDlCmTq6dE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Wilbur - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Wilbur, a firefighter who hurt his shoulders, had limited range of motion. Dr. Fields began Prolotherapy treatment immediately. Now he’s doing core power yoga 5x week!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AioI5BZz3UE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Tim - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Shoulder injury kept Tim from working out. His Orthopedic surgeon told him to stop any shoulder exercise: “Your days are over,” he said. Now he’s back to normal after 6 Prolotherapy treatments by Dr. Fields.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Will Prolotherapy Work For You?</h5>\r\n\r\nFind out if you\'re a candidate for Prolotherapy and eliminating your joint pain without surgery. Schedule your consultation by calling our office now at <a href=\"tel:1-310-455-8242\"><strong>310-455-8242</strong></a>or fill out this form.\r\n\r\n[contact-form-7 id=\"1696\" title=\"Consulation form\"]\r\n</div>','How Prolotherapy Can Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','1682-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:12:15','2019-06-19 05:12:15','',1682,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1682-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2129,8,'2019-06-19 05:13:49','2019-06-19 05:13:49','<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy: Finally, A Permanent Way To Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nIf you are like most people who suffer from back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, knee pain, elbow pain or any other joint pain, you have been trying to eliminate your joint pain without surgery. After all, who really wants all the expense, additional pain and recovery time that joint surgery always requires?\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"176\" height=\"280\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1685\" />You may have tried physical therapy, chiropractic, cortisone shots, NSAIDS (like Ibuprofen or Naprosyn), or even a long list of home remedies...only to discover that if there was any relief from your pain at all, <strong>the relief was only temporary</strong>.\r\n\r\nAnd now, since none of those treatments provided a permanent solution to your pain, are you wondering if you finally have to have surgery so you can move freely without pain and live a normal life?\r\n\r\n<strong>My name is Dr. Peter Fields</strong>, and I am the leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedics and uniquely degreed as both an MD and a Doctor of Chiropractic. I’m here to tell you that in many cases, <strong>you do NOT need to have surgery</strong> to eliminate joint pain.\r\n\r\nMy treatments have helped thousands of people resume their normal lives without joint surgery, and there’s a very good chance that I can do the same for you.\r\n\r\nI am a specialist in a natural, nonsurgical method of assisting the body to heal injured tendons and ligaments called <strong>Prolotherapy</strong>, which helps your body make new cells to repair the damage in your joint.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Does My Knee/Hip/Back/Shoulder/Elbow/Neck STILL HURT After All This Time?</h4>\r\nMost joint pain is caused by weakened, torn or damaged tendons or ligaments. These tissues have very low blood flow, which inhibits their ability to repair themselves on their own. Making things even worse, they also have a high number of nerves, causing you pain.\r\n\r\nYou may know that the job of tendons and ligaments is to keep your joints aligned and moving properly. But when they are relaxed and weak...\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>The cartilage can degenerate and <strong>cause bone-on-bone friction...</strong></li>\r\n 	<li>Which causes <strong>arthritis-like</strong> pain...</li>\r\n 	<li>Then the nerves surrounding soft tissues become stretched and irritated...</li>\r\n 	<li>Causing you <strong>even more </strong><strong>pain</strong>.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUnless you strengthen your tendons and ligaments and restore your joint to its proper, natural alignment and motion, <strong>you will continue to be in pain</strong>.\r\n\r\n<h4>How To Eliminate Chronic Joint Pain Without Surgery</h4>\r\nThis is why Prolotherapy is so effective. The treatment causes an increase in nutrient-rich blood cells to the affected area, causing your body to heal and strengthen injured or weakened ligaments, tendons or joints. <strong>Your own body does the work to grow healthy, strong and vibrant tissue</strong>.\r\n\r\nAs the tissue grows and strengthens, your joint begins to operate properly, and your pain (and the causes of your pain) dissipate. Many of my patients enjoy a <strong>permanent recovery</strong> from their symptoms and go back to living a normal life without joint pain.\r\n\r\nThat means you eliminate your pain with <strong>NO surgery, NO hospital stay</strong>, and <strong>NO general anesthesia</strong>. And isn’t that what you want most?\r\n\r\n<h4>Schedule Your Consultation Today</h4>\r\nLet’s get you on the path to recovery without joint surgery. <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Contact my office today</a> or call me at <a href=\"tel:310-455-8242\">310-455-8242</a> and set up a consultation to find out if you are a candidate for Stem Cell.\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mc4Xo9RTwjw?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Christa - Knee -&nbsp;<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">NEW!</span></p>\r\n<p>Christa, a former college athlete, had knee dislocation with pain and stiffness in her right knee. Five surgeries and other procedures couldn’t help her, but Dr. Fields’ Prolotherapy did. Now she is feeling “whole” and “healthy” again.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VLbs4_l5Ky0?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Dr. Eric - Lower Back</p>\r\n<p>Dr. Eric had low back pain since age 15. Damaged ligaments caused his pain &amp; tightness. Now he can run and surf again after just 7 visits with Dr. Fields. Now Eric has his life back.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/vMWJVoJaVJs?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Nanette - Hip</p>\r\n<p>Personal trainer &amp; triathlete, Nanette, had a bicycle accident and could not walk, ride or work any more. Dr. Fields started Prolotherapy 6 months ago. She can now sit, squat, walk, run, climb, lift. “Miraculous,” she says.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/MYI_vSJe378?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\">Jeremy. - Ankle</p>\r\n<p>Cortisone didn’t help Jeremy’s repeated ankle injuries. He had just two options: Prolotherapy or “Surgery with no guarantee.” After Prolotherapy treatment by Dr. Fields, he is now he’s back to running 3-5 times per week and feeling great!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/VkDlCmTq6dE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Wilbur - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Wilbur, a firefighter who hurt his shoulders, had limited range of motion. Dr. Fields began Prolotherapy treatment immediately. Now he’s doing core power yoga 5x week!</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<iframe src=\"https://www.youtube.com/embed/AioI5BZz3UE?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" width=\"100%\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\"></iframe>\r\n<div class=\"text-wrap\">\r\n<p class=\"video-text\"> Tim - Shoulder </p>\r\n<p>Shoulder injury kept Tim from working out. His Orthopedic surgeon told him to stop any shoulder exercise: “Your days are over,” he said. Now he’s back to normal after 6 Prolotherapy treatments by Dr. Fields.</p>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4\">\r\n<h5>Will Prolotherapy Work For You?</h5>\r\n\r\nFind out if you\'re a candidate for Prolotherapy and eliminating your joint pain without surgery. Schedule your consultation by calling our office now at <a href=\"tel:1-310-455-8242\"><strong>310-455-8242</strong></a>or fill out this form.\r\n\r\n[contact-form-7 id=\"1696\" title=\"Consulation form\"]\r\n</div>','How Prolotherapy Can Eliminate Joint Pain Without Surgery','','inherit','closed','closed','','1682-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:13:49','2019-06-19 05:13:49','',1682,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1682-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2130,8,'2019-06-19 05:14:51','2019-06-19 05:14:51','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\" id=\"youtubeleft\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"d-0hlfEKGYo\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/chronic-pain-video0.jpg\" alt=\"Sam - Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Roberto - Knee (In Spanish)</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\" id=\"youtubeleft\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"4GsVa7DN2Do\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Wilbur-Shoulder.jpg\" alt=\"Wilber-Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Wilbur - Knee</strong>\r\n</div>\r\nLos Angeles PRP treatments at OrthoRegen with Peter A. Fields MD DC are a modern, effective and less invasive way to deal with joint and muscle pain and injury for athletes or anyone who wants quick and healthy relief.\r\n\r\nAs a pioneer of treatments involving <strong>PRP in Los Angeles</strong>, Peter A Fields MD DC works with patients who need fast relief from joint and muscle pain but who also want the latest and most natural healing methods available.\r\n<div class=\"clearfix\"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>What Is PRP Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nThere are two ways prolotherapy can be administered. In <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">dextrose prolotherapy</a>, a solution is injected that is created from organic substances, while PRP prolotherapy uses platelets from the patient\'s own body. While more expensive and time-consuming, PRP has worked well in some cases in which dextrose prolotherapy proved ineffective.\r\n\r\nPRP prolotherapy has been shown to be highly effective at stimulating tissue repair and regenerating weak muscles, joints and other body components. When injected into an injury or pain site, prolotherapy fluids often have remarkable outcomes in terms of patient recovery times and lack of side effects.\r\n\r\nPRP treatment specifically focuses on giving patients doses of their own platelets, derived from drawn blood. Blood contains a certain number of platelets per fluid unit. By concentrating those platelets and reinjecting them into the body, not only can tissues heal remarkably quickly but the patient is not exposed to drugs or other foreign substances that can cause reactions.\r\n\r\n<h4>PRP vs. Surgery and Other Methods</h4>\r\nWhile there are many methods, including surgery, for treating injury or pain, PRP has some distinct advantages, including:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Less pain and shorter recovery time when compared to surgery or other invasive methods</li>\r\n 	<li>No addictive drugs.</li>\r\n 	<li>Short recovery time</li>\r\n 	<li>Quicker healing time</li>\r\n 	<li>No long-term treatment outlook</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nPRP prolotherapy is more expensive than other forms of prolotherapy, so the professionals at OrthoRegen may try other methods before recommending this particular treatment option.\r\n\r\n<h4>What Conditions Can Be Treated With PRP and Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nAt OrthoRegen, my Los Angeles PRP and Prolotherapy clinic, we use injections to treat a variety of disorders and chronic or acute pain conditions. These conditions include:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>ACL</li>\r\n 	<li>Tears</li>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Bulging discs</li>\r\n 	<li>Bursitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Fibromyalgia</li>\r\n 	<li>Bone on Bone conditions</li>\r\n 	<li>Hip dysfunction</li>\r\n 	<li>Hip replacement</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/knee-injury-treatment/\">Knee injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee replacement</li>\r\n 	<li>Lumbar or cervical spine instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Tendinitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Rotator cuff injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Sciatica</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nLos Angeles PRP Doctor\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD DC, also known as \"<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc®</a>,\" is a Los Angeles PRP Doctor with years of experience in working with PRP and prolotherapy candidates and can help patients decide what is the right method of treatment for their particular needs. All it takes is a consultation.\r\n\r\nPRP Prolotherapy can be a miracle when it comes to ending joint damage and muscle pain, especially when compare to invasive surgery. OrthoRegen is ready to help people like you who want to learn just how simple it can be to treat your chronic and acute joint and muscle pain. Call our Los Angeles PRP Clinic at <a href=\"tel://1-424-325-6695\">424-325-6695</a> to schedule a consultation or to talk with the Doctor. You can also <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">contact Dr. Fields\' office</a> via email to set up an in-person consultation.','Los Angeles PRP Prolotherapy','','inherit','closed','closed','','1669-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:14:51','2019-06-19 05:14:51','',1669,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/1669-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2131,8,'2019-06-19 05:16:41','2019-06-19 05:16:41','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<div class=\"slide content\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:16:41','2019-06-19 05:16:41','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2132,8,'2019-06-19 05:17:28','2019-06-19 05:17:28','<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/drfields-bio-img-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drfields Bio Img\" width=\"160\" height=\"216\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-955\" />\r\n<h4>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, The Athletic Doc®</h4>\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Athletic Doc®</a>, is a world-renowned expert in the field of Regenerative Orthopedics (non-surgical joint and spine repair). <strong>He is one of a handful of physicians in the nation that is both a Medical Physician and Chiropractor.</strong> This combination of degrees gives Dr. Fields a broad area of knowledge and expertise that benefits his patients.\r\n\r\n<h4>Director of OrthoRegen</h4>\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of <a href=\"https://orthoregen.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OrthoRegen</a> in Santa Monica, CA. which is one of the largest practices in the world dedicated solely to Regenerative Orthopedics. He treats patients from around the US and the world; from non-athletes to weekend warriors to competitive athletes and even professional athletes. Dr. Fields helps people avoid unnecessary orthopaedic surgeries whether arthroscopic or full surgery. He is a leading expert in using <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >Cellular Regeneration</a> (aka Cellular Prolotherapy) treatments to help people avoid full joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<h4>Regenerative Medicine Expert</h4> \r\n\r\nDr. Fields has appeared on national TV as a Regenerative Medicine Expert as well as several TV and radio stations in the Los Angeles area. He writes a column on Orthopedic/Sports Medicine for a <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/category/articles/magazine-column/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >national magazine</a> as well as lecturing at various conferences around the world on these techniques.\r\n\r\n<h4>Hackett-Hemwall Foundation Instructor</h4> \r\n\r\nIn addition, Dr. Fields is a Clinical Instructor with the <a href=\"https://hhpfoundation.org/\">Hackett-Hemwall Foundation</a>, the largest teaching organization for Prolotherapy. Dr. Fields has volunteered his time for two weeks nine different times on their medical trip to Honduras. There they not only treat the indigenous people for joint and spine problems but also teach 75 physicians from all over the world Prolotherapy. Dr. Fields was the director of one of only three clinics in Honduras.\r\n\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Doctor</h4>\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is the leading expert in the field or <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prolotherapy treatment</a>, Prolotherapy treatment is a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal weakened or injured joints, tendons and ligaments. With Prolotherapy treatment, the weakened areas are injected with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the ligaments and tendons grow stronger and vibrant, the motion is restored and the pain is alleviated.\r\n\r\n<h6>The Athletic Doc®</h6>\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a very active and competitive triathlete, having completed nine full <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ironman Triathlons</a> as well as nine 70.3 (half) Ironman Triathlons and over 40 other triathlons. The Athletic Doc® has had his back and shoulder treated by these techniques and avoided surgery. In other words, this doc walks his talk!\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"text-center\" id=\"centrevideo\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"JyzbZT3aZ9o\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Interview-with-Dr.-Fields.jpg\" alt=\"Interview with Dr. Fields about Prolotherapy and PRP\"]\r\n<strong>Interview with Dr. Fields about Prolotherapy and PRP</strong>\r\n</div>','Bio: Dr. Fields','','inherit','closed','closed','','216-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:17:28','2019-06-19 05:17:28','',216,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/216-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2133,8,'2019-06-19 05:20:43','2019-06-19 05:20:43','<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"218\" height=\"350\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1685\" /><h4>Prolotherapy Doctor</h4>\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD DC, is a Los Angeles Prolotherapy Doctor and the founder of OrthoRegen. Dr. Fields is a leading expert in using Cellular Regeneration (aka Cellular Prolotherapy) treatments to resolve painful conditions and sports injuries to help people avoid full joint replacement. He treats patients from around the US and the world; from non-athletes to weekend warriors to competitive athletes and professional athletes. Dr. Fields helps people avoid unnecessary orthopaedic surgeries whether arthroscopic or conventional fully invasive surgery.\r\n\r\n<h4>What is a Prolotherapy Doctor?</h4>\r\n\r\nA Prolotherapy Doctor provides regenerative orthopedics by offering non-surgical alternatives to joint and spine repair. Dr. Fields offers prolotherapy treatments to relieve pain by treating the underlying conditions. He stimulates the body’s natural ability to heal and repair by encouraging the growth of new tendon fibers and ligaments.\r\n\r\n<h4>What is Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\n\r\nProlotherapy treatment is a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal weakened or injured joints, tendons and ligaments. A Prolotherapy Doctor injects the weakened areas with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the ligaments and tendons grow stronger and vibrant, the motion is restored and the pain is alleviated.\r\n\r\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Treatment Works</h4>\r\n\r\nOur Prolotherapy treatment is an innovative treatment that stimulates the immune system to repair damaged tissue. ”Prolo” comes from the word “proliferate.” Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which utilizes proliferation of fibroblastic cells that grow the ligaments and tendons. By proliferation of the fibroblasts, new, strong, collagen tissue is formed. This new tissue is what is needed to repair ligament and tendon sprains and injuries. Receive treatment from our Prolotherapy Doctor for your injuries with comprehensive Prolotherapy Treatment at <a href=\"https://orthoregen.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >OrthoRegen</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>Is Treatment by a Prolotherapy Doctor safe?</h4>\r\n\r\nProlotherapy is an extremely safe procedure. The risks are far less than those associated with surgery for your chronic joint pain or acute joint injuries. The risks are often also less than taking Ibuprofen ( Motrin) for a lifetime to temporarily alleviate chronic pain. As with any procedure, there are risks and side effects which will vary depending on the area being treated. Dr. Fields will discuss these possibilities fully with patients during the pre-treatment consultation.\r\n\r\n<h4>What Conditions Can Dr. Fields  Help You With:</h4>\r\n\r\nDr. Fields has had great success in treating his patients with hundreds of different injuries, conditions, and complaints, including:\r\n\r\n<ul><li><strong>Chronic Conditions like…</strong></li>\r\n<ul><li>Arthritis Pain</li>\r\n        <li>Sciatica Pain</li>\r\n        <li>Pinched Nerves</li>\r\n        <li>Athletic Injuries</li>\r\n        <li>Tension Headaches</li>\r\n        <li>Migraine Headaches</li>\r\n       <li>Herniated Discs</li>\r\n        <li>Degenerative Discs</li>\r\n        <li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n        <li>Weak Joints</li>\r\n        <li>Sore Muscles</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Knee Injuries:</strong></li>\r\n        <ul><li>ACL Tear</li>\r\n        <li>Runners\' Knee</li>\r\n        <li>Radial Meniscus Tear</li>\r\n        <li>See a complete list of Knee Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li></ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Hip Injuries:</strong></li>\r\n        <ul><li>Torn Labrum</li>\r\n        <li>Acetabular labrum Tear</li>\r\n        <li>Labral Tear</li>\r\n        <li>See a complete list of Hip Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li></ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Neck Injuries:</strong></li>\r\n        <ul><li>Whiplash</li>\r\n       <li>TMJ Syndrome</li>\r\n        <li>Migraine Headaches</li>\r\n        <li>See a complete list of Neck Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li></ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Shoulder Injuries:</strong></li>\r\n        <ul><li>Labral Tear</li>\r\n        <li>Rotator Cuff Tear</li>\r\n        <li>Swimmers Shoulder</li>\r\n        <li>See a complete list of Shoulder Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li></ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Back Injuries:</strong></li>\r\n        <ul><li>Herniated discs</li>\r\n        <li>Sacroiliac injury</li>\r\n        <li>Lower back pain</li>\r\n        <li>See a complete list of Back Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li></ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Elbow Injuries:</strong></li>\r\n        <ul><li>Tendonitis</li>\r\n        <li>Tennis elbow</li>\r\n        <li>Golfers elbow</li>\r\n        <li>See a complete list of Elbow Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li></ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Foot and Ankle Injuries:</strong></li>\r\n        <ul><li>Achilles tendinopathy</li>\r\n        <li>Ankle Sprains</li>\r\n        <li>Plantar Fasciitis</li>\r\n        <li>See a complete list of Foot  Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li></ul>\r\n    <li><strong>Hand Injuries:</strong></li>\r\n       <ul><li>Carpal tunnel</li>\r\n        <li>Overuse injury</li>\r\n        <li>Finger pain</li>\r\n        <li>See a complete list of Hand  Injuries Treated with Prolotherapy here.</li></ul>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\n\r\nCall <a href=\"tel:310-455-8242\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >310-455-8242</a> today for a free phone consultation with our Prolotherapy Doctor to see if Prolotherapy treatment can get you pain-free and ‘back in the game’ or help you resume your normal lifestyle. You can also <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" >contact Dr. Fields\' office</a> to set up an in-person consultation.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Prolotherapy Doctor','','inherit','closed','closed','','229-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:20:43','2019-06-19 05:20:43','',229,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/229-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2134,8,'2019-06-19 05:21:53','2019-06-19 05:21:53','<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div id=\"slider\">\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel slider-carousel\">\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kili-top-header.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Congratulations Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">The Athletic Doc® successfully climbed</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span><br>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">New Article By Dr. Fields</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Snapping Hip Syndrome</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\"> </span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Read More</a>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-11.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints & Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Get Back In The Game!</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Avoid Joint and Spine Surgery </span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Stem Cell/PRP/Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Help Now!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"item\" id=\"slide\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\">\r\n<span class=\"header_text_first\">Stem Cell / PRP / Prolotherapy</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span><br>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">Fix Your Joints &amp; Spine Without Surgery</span><br>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" href=\"Contact-Us\"><em class=\"icon-phone\"></em>&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\'s Get Started Today!</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"jumbotron-fluid\">\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box1\">\r\n<smalltext>What\'s</smalltext>\r\n<h3>New</h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Office-Move\">Visit us at Our Location!</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials\">New Stem Cell Testimonials</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Snapping-Hip-Syndrome\">Snapping Hip Syndrome </a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Runners-Knee-Pain\">Runner\'s Knee Pain</a></li>\r\n    <li class=\"last\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Meniscus-and-Labral-Tears\">Meniscus and Labral Tears</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box2\" id=\"testimonials\">\r\n<smalltext>Patient</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Testimonials</h3>\r\n<div class=\"owl-carousel testimonials-carousel wow fadeInUp\">\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I wished I had come earlier and listened to what my physical therapist had told me to do because Dr. Fields has been a real solution for me.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-larry.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Larry</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"I highly recommend it to anyone who needs to recover fast and get back out there.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-christopher.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Chris, Pro Basketball Player</h3>\r\n<h4>PRP Knee</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"testimonial-item\">\r\n<p>\"Now I can go walking, I go to my ballet classs and I’m a happy camper because of Dr. Fields.\"</p>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/testimonial-thumb-mary.png\" class=\"testimonial-img\" alt=\"\">\r\n<h3>Mary</h3>\r\n<h4>Stem Cell Hip</h4>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-4 box3\">\r\n<smalltext>News &</smalltext>\r\n<h3>Events</h3>		\r\n<ul>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/Mexico-City-Lecture-2018\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Lectured in Mexico City&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n    <li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Health-News/A5M-Conference-Australia-2017\" style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\">Dr. Fields Keynote Speaker at a Regenerative Orthopedics Lecture, Australia&nbsp;</a></li>\r\n</ul>	\r\n</div>		\r\n	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>	\r\n\r\n<div id=\"intro\">\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h1 class=\"text-center\">Welcome to OrthoRegen!</h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text welcome\"><a href=\"http://orthoregen.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 26px;\">OrthoRegen</span></a> is dedicated to providing the best of <span class=\"nowrap\">Regenerative Orthopedics</span>&nbsp;by offering non-surgical alternatives for joint and spine repair</p>\r\n<a class=\"primaryButton\" href=\"Our-Office/Our-Philosophy\">Read More About Us</a>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-5 drfields\">\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields.png\">	\r\n	</div>\r\n	<div class=\"col-md-7 about_holder\">\r\n\r\n<h1>Peter A. Fields, <span class=\"nowrap\">MD, DC</span></h1>\r\n<p class=\"intro_text\">Medical Physician and Chiropractor<br>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> - 10x Ironman Triathlete</p>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"icon info\" title=\"icon info\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-info.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>About</h3>\r\n<p>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is one of a handful of physicians in the nation with both medical and chiropractic degrees...</p>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/bio-dr-fields/\" class=\"secondaryButton\">Read More</a></div>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n	\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<div class=\"about_icon\"><img alt=\"Man Icon\" title=\"Man Icon\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/icon-ironman.png\"></div>\r\n<div class=\"about_text\">\r\n<h3>10x Ironman</h3>	\r\n<p>Dr. Peter A. Fields is also known as The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself. For over...</p>\r\n<a class=\"secondaryButton\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Read More</a></div>	\r\n</div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n','Home','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:21:53','2019-06-19 05:21:53','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/2109-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2135,8,'2019-06-19 05:22:09','2019-06-19 05:22:09','<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-642\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running.jpg\" alt=\"Running\" width=\"200\" height=\"265\" />\r\n<h4>What is Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\nProlotherapy treatment is a natural non-surgical method of assisting the body to heal injured or weakened joints, ligaments and tendons. With Prolotherapy (also called Dextrose Prolotherapy), the weakened areas are injected with a solution that stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the tendons and ligaments grow stronger and vibrant, the pain is alleviated and motion is restored.\r\n\r\nWhether a joint, ligament or tendon is causing you pain or limited movement, Prolotherapy might be the right choice for you. Prolotherapy can help with arthritis, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/knee-injury-treatment/\">knee injuries</a>, tendinitis (tennis elbow), hip dysfunction, bulging discs, lumbar or cervical spine instability, bursitis, ACL Tears, <a href=\"#\">rotator cuff injuries</a> and more.\r\n\r\n<h4>How Prolotherapy Treatment Repairs Joints and Relieves Pain</h4>\r\nProlotherapy\'s modern model was founded in the 1950s by Drs. George Hackett and Gustav Hemwall, but the notion of irritating an injured area to stimulate the body to heal itself goes back to ancient Greece. Prolotherapy helps your body make new cells, which strengthen lax or torn tendons and ligaments (ligaments are the tough tissues which connect bones to bones and tendons are the same kind of tissue which connect muscles to bones).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nYou might wonder why you still have pain in an injured area or why that area remains weak, even after a healing period of weeks, months or years. The answer lies in the fact that both ligaments and tendons have very poor circulation and it is this lack of blood supply which deprives them of the nutrients they need to heal properly. These weakened areas may have <strong>little or no blood flow</strong>, but they have lots of nerves. That’s why you may feel a significant amount of pain.\r\n\r\nRelaxed and weak ligaments lead to increased cartilage degeneration and finally bone-on-bone friction, which may result in arthritis type pain. Additionally, nerves around the soft tissues become stretched and irritated, also producing pain.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-644\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/couple1.jpg\" alt=\"Couple1\" width=\"200\" height=\"298\" />\r\n<h4>What is Prolotherapy Treatment Like?</h4>\r\nThe Prolotherapy technique involves the injection of a proliferant (a mild irritant solution – dextrose, phenol, glycerin, etc.) that causes an inflammatory response which stimulates the healing process. A local anesthetic is used so there is <strong>minimal discomfort</strong> with the injections. This results in a stronger or larger tendon or ligament that can hold body structures in place more effectively. The weakened area heals, and the <strong>patient\'s pain is reduced or eliminated</strong>. Prolotherapy is an excellent alternative to <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Articles/Prolo-News/Cortisone-Is-it-Really-Good-for-You\">cortisone injections</a>, which long-term studies have shown can actually weaken tissue.\r\n\r\nMost patients require about 4 to 6 Prolotherapy treatments to restore function and relieve pain, but many find improvement after only one session. The treatments are usually given at two to four week intervals.\r\n\r\nIn addition to chronic (and in some cases acute) back and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-neck-pain/\">neck pain</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-shoulder-pain/\">shoulder</a>, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/chronic-pain/chronic-knee-pain/\">knee</a> and other joint pain, tendonitis and bursitis, prolotherapy has been shown to be effective at eliminating the pain of such conditions as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/conditions/sports-injuries/sports-injuries-treatment-overview/\">sports injuries</a>, tendonitis, arthritis, sciatica, some headaches, degenerated joints, fibromyalgia, and more.\r\n\r\nProlotherapy is a non-surgical treatment heartily endorsed by former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, who himself was a prolotherapist. The late diet guru Robert Atkins, M.D., also used \"prolo\" at his New York clinic and called it a miraculous treatment.\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"text-center\">Video: What is Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\n<div style=\"display: table;margin: 0 auto;\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"scdadG1A2Vk\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Dextrose-Prolotherapy-Overview.jpg\" alt=\"Dextrose Prolotherapy Overview\"]\r\n</div>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"/regenerative-techniques/prolotherapy-videos/\">View More Videos on Prolotherapy</a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy Treatment?</h4>\r\nCall <a href=\"tel:1-424-325-6695\">424-325-6695</a> today for a free phone consultation with Dr. Peter Fields to see if Prolotherapy treatment can get you pain free and ‘back in the game’ or help you resume your normal lifestyle. You can also <a href=\"/contact/\">contact Dr. Fields\' office</a>  to set up an in-person consultation.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Prolotherapy Treatment Overview','','inherit','closed','closed','','382-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:22:09','2019-06-19 05:22:09','',382,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/382-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2136,8,'2019-06-19 05:23:56','2019-06-19 05:23:56','<h4>PRP Platelet Rich Plasma</h4>\r\n\r\nHave you been told you need joint surgery? Then imagine for a moment that you can avoid joint surgery with a few simple injections. <strong>PRP Treatments</strong> (also known as PRP Injections, PRP Therapy or PRP Prolotherapy) is a treatment for acute or chronic musculoskeletal injury or pain that can help you avoid the pain, complications and recovery time associated with joint surgery.\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Does PRP Treatment Work?</h4>\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/running.jpg\" alt=\"Running\"  class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-642\" />Your blood platelets contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site. Concentrated platelets contain large reservoirs of growth factors that have the potential to greatly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally. The use of concentrated growth factors is considered by many to be an exciting and new cutting edge therapy that can stimulate tissue repair, and regenerate weakened torn or damaged ligaments, ligaments and joints.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>PRP Treatment vs Dextrose Prolotherapy Treatment</h4>\r\nThe main difference between PRP Prolotherapy treatment and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">dextrose Prolotherapy</a> treatment is the solution being used. Dextrose Prolotherapy involves the injection of a proliferant (a mild irritant solution – dextrose, phenol, glycerin, etc.) that causes an inflammatory response which stimulates the healing process. By contrast, the PRP treatment solution is derived from your own blood.  A small amount of your own blood is drawn, and after filtering out the rest of the cells and plasma, a small amount of platelets remain. This  highly concentrated  amount of platelets — from 7 to 10 times that of normal blood — can be injected into the damaged areas and catalyze the growth of new soft-tissue.\r\n\r\nBlood platelets contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site. Concentrated platelets contain large reservoirs of growth factors that have the potential to greatly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n\r\nThe use of concentrated growth factors is considered by many to be an exciting and new cutting edge therapy that can stimulate tissue repair, and regenerate weakened torn or damaged ligaments, ligaments and joints.\r\n<h4>Which Treatment is Right For Me?</h4>\r\nMost organizations, and the physicians associated with them, that teach Prolotherapy and PRP agree that <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> should be tried first.\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong>It is less painful.</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>It primes the area that is damaged,  which PRP does not.\r\n</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong>It is less expensive</strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nSince Prolotherapy can usually fix at least 80 - 85% of injuries, it is the first best choice. If healing is not attained with Prolotherapy, then PRP would be your next logical choice.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>PRP Treatment Frequently Asked Questions</h4>\r\n<h6><strong>What is PRP Treatment?</strong></h6>\r\nPRP as used in regenerative orthopedics is a non-surgical healing treatment for healing soft tissue. PRP is injected into the affected region to stimulate and enhance healing. PRP is your own blood concentrated so that more platelets (AKA growth factors) that are normally found in your blood are obtained.\r\n\r\n<h6>What does PRP mean?</h6>\r\nPRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. Plasma is the fluid portion of blood which contains cellular components such as red cells, white blood cells and platelets. The Harvest method that Dr Fields uses concentrates the platelets 7-10 times of what is normally found in blood. Other systems concentrate them, but to a lesser extent.\r\n\r\n<h6>What conditions are treated with PRP?</h6>\r\nWeakened torn or damaged ligaments, tendons, muscle tears, menisci or labrums are the most common soft tissue structures that are treated. PRP has also been effective in treating arthritis.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/fully_body_joints.jpg\" alt=\"Fully Body Joints\" width=\"200\" height=\"376\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-712\" /><h6>What are some common diagnoses treated with PRP?</h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Knees: meniscus, ACL, MCL LCL, arthritis, knee cap instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Shoulder: Rotator Cuff Tears, labrum tears, tenositis</li>\r\n 	<li>Hip: labrum, tenositis, Bursitis</li>\r\n 	<li>Low Back: Facet joints, arthritis, Sacro-Iliac dysfunction</li>\r\n 	<li>Ankle/Foot: Achilles dysfunction, tendonitis, arthritis, ankle sprains</li>\r\n 	<li>Wrist/Hand finger/joint tendinitis, ligament tears, arthritis, carpel tunnel</li>\r\n 	<li>Elbow: Tennis elbow (later epicondylitis, golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h6>How is PRP treatment administered?</h6>\r\nThe patient’s blood is collected and then spun in a centrifuge specifically designed to concentrate platelets. Second a local anesthetic is provided to the affected region. The PRP is then injected into the affected area.\r\n\r\n<h6>Is PRP curative?</h6>\r\nPRP actually heals the injured region. Unlike pharmaceutical medications like ibuprofen or cortisone which just take the pain away but do not heal the injury.\r\n\r\n<h6>How does PRP work to heal?</h6>\r\nGrowth Factors are released from large quantities of activated platelets at the site of injury. This leads to a reaction that initiates a healing cascade. Growth factors stimulate promote stimulate healing of weakened, torn or damaged soft tissue such as tendons, ligaments, meniscus or labrum.\r\n\r\n<h6>Is PRP painful?</h6>\r\nPatients typically tolerate the procedure well although post-injection soreness is sometime experienced.\r\n\r\n<h6>How many PRP treatments do you need?</h6>\r\nTwo to four treatments depending on the degree of injury and how long the injury has been there.\r\n\r\n<h6>How far apart are PRP treatments spaced?</h6>\r\nTypically about every 6 weeks if indicated.<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/couple1.jpg\" alt=\"Couple1\"  class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-644\" />\r\n\r\n<h6>What can you expect after getting PRP?</h6>\r\nFor the first 48 hours, swelling and mild discomfort are typical in the injected area. Therefore, all patients are provided with pain medicine after PRP. By day 3, these symptoms will begin to substantially resolve.\r\n\r\n<h6>Are there side effects/complications of PRP?</h6>\r\nMinimal side effects have been observed with treatment. Any stiffness or discomfort reported after PRP should resolve with time.\r\n\r\n<h6>How long does it take the PRP to “work”?</h6>\r\nMost patients notice some element of improvement by 2-6 weeks after PRP treatment. Symptom improvement is slow and subtle as days and weeks pass, with usual report of original pain being lessened over time. Increased endurance and strength are typically reported.\r\n\r\n<h6>Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy in the News:</h6>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://abcnews.go.com/Health/PainNews/story?id=6895441&amp;page=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Idea: Healing Injuries, Arthritis with Blood (Good Morning America)</a>\r\n</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/05/eveningnews/main2889125.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Body, Heal Thyself (CBS News)</a>\r\n</strong></li>\r\n 	<li><strong><a href=\"http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/plasma-helps-hines-ward-super-article-1.392694\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Plasma Helps Athlete be Super (New York Daily News)</a></strong></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n','PRP Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','414-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:23:56','2019-06-19 05:23:56','',414,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/414-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0),(2137,8,'2019-06-19 05:24:36','2019-06-19 05:24:36','<h4>Stem Cell Treatment for Joints and Spine - Alternative To Joint Replacement</h4>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div \" id=\"youtubeleft\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"YoXRC87KNuM\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stemcell.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Stem Cell Knee</strong>	\r\n</div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div \" id=\"youtubeleft\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"IajO8GpFeng\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/stemcell1.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Hip\"]\r\n<strong>Stem Cell Hip</strong>	\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<i>Regenerating a person\'s joints and spine is not something of the future: it is happening today! Last year in the US, there were 3.5 million total joint replacements and another 35 million joint surgeries. Surgery can always be done but never un-done, which is why people in increasing numbers are seeking non-surgical alternatives to joint and spine surgery. Cutting out a part of a joint or injecting it with steroids is not the answer. Stem Cell Treatment for Joints is the answer. </i>\r\n\r\nWatch the testimonials on this page, or see many more on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Cellular-Regeneration-Testimonials/\">Testimonials Page</a>.\r\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\r\n\r\n<h4>Who Needs Stem Cell Treatment?</h4>\r\nStem Cell Treatment for Joints and Spine is a great alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery. At OrthoRegen, we utilize the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Treatments, which is an effective non-surgical alternative, and one that very well may help you<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em></span>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>If you have been told</strong> that you have any of these conditions...\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Bone-on-bone</li>\r\n 	<li>Severe arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>A degenerated joint</li>\r\n 	<li>Your cartilage has been worn away,</li>\r\n 	<li>The only option left is to have your joint replaced...</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n...you now have another option.\r\n\r\nThat\'s because your Stem Cells have the potential to regenerate into any type of body tissue. Their use in regenerative medicine is growing in popularity in the medical world as an <em>alternative to invasive orthopedic surgeries including total joint replacement</em>. The remarkable thing about Stem Cells is the fact that when you inject them into a specific area of the body, they know what kinds of cells your body needs – for example, meniscus cells or cartilage cells.\r\n\r\n<h4>What is our Stem Cell Procedure for Joints and Spine?</h4>\r\nOur Stem Cell technique we use for joints and spine is <strong><em>The Gold Standard</em></strong> for stem cell regeneration. We use all four kinds of regenerative Orthopedics for this procedure to help you avoid invasive surgery. Many other clinics only use one or two of these procedures, but not all four.\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>We use bone marrow stem cells as well as adipose (fat) stem cells.</li>\r\n 	<li>Both solutions are then centrifuged and concentrated to get a solution with the highest amount of stem cells. We inject both of these sources of stem cells into the joint.</li>\r\n 	<li>We then use <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> to accelerate their healing.</li>\r\n 	<li>In addition, we use <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Dextrose Prolotherapy</a> on the outside of the joint to help stabilize the ligaments and tendons that hold the joint in place.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nUsing two sources of stem cells (bone and fat) as well as PRP Prolotherapy and Dextrose Prolotherapy is <strong><em>The Gold Standard</em></strong> for stem cell regeneration.\r\n\r\nAgain, this procedure is usually used for cases where you have been told to have their joint replaced, have bone-on-bone, advanced arthritis, severe meniscus or labral tear or other aggressive injuries. This is only recommended after a very thorough history and physical exam. It is important to have an x-ray to confirm what is known from the above exams. Not everyone is a candidate for this procedure, but many are.\r\n\r\nWhy is it so important that you know about this alternative to joint replacement surgery? Because <strong><em>once surgery is done, it cannot be un-done!</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<h4>Why Stem Cell Therapy Works: Types of Stem Cells</h4>\r\n<strong>Bone Marrow Stem Cells</strong>\r\nStem cells are contained within bone marrow. This has been shown in studies for many years now. Harvesting them from one’s own body eliminates the possibility of cross reaction or rejection since it is your own body supplying the stem cells.  This autologous (meaning \"obtained from oneself\") bone marrow aspirate contains not only mesenchymal stem cells (cells that are able to develop into the tissues such as bone and cartilage) but also progenitor cells, which are a different type of stem-like cell.\r\n\r\nBone marrow also contains other cells that produce growth factors and cytokines (cells that affect the behavior of other cells). These cytokines aid in fibroblastic proliferation. Fibroblasts are cells that synthesize the structural framework.  Stem cells have the ability to form tissues like bone, cartilage, labrum, meniscus, ligaments and more.  All this allows for repair and remodeling of cartilage, bone and other soft tissue structures such as meniscus, labrums, ligaments and tendons.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Adipose Stem Cells </strong>\r\nOn the other hand adipose tissue is also a rich source of adult stem cells. These cells, harvested from one’s own fat, have an extensive proliferative capacity and can differentiate into multiple cell lines. Stem cells derived from adipose tissue can differentiate ligaments, bone, cartilage, muscle or ligaments. This type of stem cell is now being used in musculoskeletal medicine to regenerate not only the above tissues but to provide a scaffolding to hold the stem cells in place and allow them to grow. Adipose-derived stem cells are similar to, but not identical to bone marrow cells.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell1.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell1\"  class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-732\" />Not all injuries require stem cells to heal. The success rate with traditional Prolotherapy (both Dextrose and PRP) is in the 90%+ range for all patients. However, for those cases of advanced arthritis, severe meniscus tears or labral tears, bone-on-bone, aggressive injuries or where one has been told to have their joint replaced, some may need to use Stem Cell Prolotherapy to regenerate the defective joint. I use this in combination with <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> (to accelerate the stem cell healing) and with <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Dextrose Prolotherapy</a> (to strengthen and stabilize the surrounding support structures).\r\n\r\nAs more and more research comes out, what is known by a few physicians is being proven. A recent research study was conducted and titled, “Transplanted bone marrow and fat mesenchymal stem cells with platelet-rich fibrin glue scaffold stimulates full-thickness cartilage defects to heal.”\r\n\r\n<h4>Research On Stem Cell Treatment for Joints</h4>\r\nSeveral human studies using bone marrow and fat stem cells for articular cartilage lesions have been done. Articular cartilage is a type of cartilage that covers joint surfaces and is most susceptible to injury compared to other types of cartilage. Researchers at Cairo University School of Medicine and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine reported on the use of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and a platelet-rich fibrin scaffold to heal full-thickness cartilage defects in five patients. The researchers studied the treatment results from the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with success.\r\n\r\n<img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell2.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell2\" width=\"200\" height=\"267\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-735\" />Articular Cartilage has limited repair capacity and marrow-stimulation procedures such as micro fracture, osteochondral grafts and autologous cartilage implantations have had limited success in articular cartilage defects. The researchers from this study chose mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow because these have the ability to differentiate into cartilage cells. In the case of these five patients the bone marrow was harvested from the iliac crest (hip bone).\r\n\r\nPlatelets were used as a scaffold because platelets contain various growth factors that stimulate cartilage regeneration. The researchers expected that the biological effect of multiple growth factors on tissue regeneration is greater than that of a single growth factor.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Stem Cell Treatment Results</strong>\r\nThe patients showed significant functional improvement. Two of the patients underwent arthroscopy after the transplantation and showed near normal articular cartilage. Three postoperative MRIs revealed complete healing and congruent cartilage tissue, whereas two patient MRIs showed incomplete (it was partial and not 100% complete) congruity in the cartilage tissue.\r\n\r\nThe researchers concluded that the transplantation of autologous culture-expanded bone marrow-mesenchymal stem cells in platelet rich-fibrin glue shows great promise in the treatment of full-thickness articular cartilage defects, particularly large-sized defects (&gt;4 cm).  The positive 1 year clinical outcomes support further randomized controlled clinical trials of this treatment modality with larger numbers of patients and longer follow-up periods.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4>How Can Stem Cell Therapy Help Your Joints or Spine</h4>\r\nIf you\'ve been told that you need to have joint replacement surgery -- whether that\'s knee replacement surgery, hip replacement surgery, shoulder replacement surgery (or any other joint), or if you\'ve been told that you need to have spine surgery due to arthritis, bone-on-bone, or other conditions, you owe it to yourself to examine all other alternatives to surgery before going under the knife.\r\n\r\nJoint Replacement Surgery and Spine Surgery are very invasive procedures, and each comes with its own long list of reasons to avoid it at all costs: hospital stays, potential (dangerous) complications, long recovery times, and the need to have the procedure redone at some point. Make an appointment with Dr. Peter Fields for an evaluation to see if you are a good candidate for my Gold Standard Stem Cell Treatment for Joints and Spine. Click the blue button on this page, or call <strong>424-325-6695</strong>, to make an appointment now.','Stem Cell Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','431-revision-v1','','','2019-06-19 05:24:36','2019-06-19 05:24:36','',431,'https://www.drfields.com/uncategorized/431-revision-v1/',0,'revision','',0);
