(4879,9,'2021-09-02 01:52:08','2021-09-02 01:52:08','<h1>Neck Injury Treatment</h1>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"-SyCX5PtrL4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Neck.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Peter - Neck</strong></div>\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedic Neck Treatments for Pain and Headaches</h4>\r\nOur Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatments, such as Prolotherapy, can help people like you, with head and neck pain, get your life back. Is neck pain keeping you from enjoying life as you would like? Whether you are an athlete with an injury, or simply an individual suffering from neck pain, we would love to help!\r\n\r\nIn cases of trauma, a hit to the head or neck can stretch and injure the ligaments in the neck.  Ligaments are what connect bone to bone. They help to stabilize the vertebrae. When injured, they become somewhat \"loose,\" similar to a stretched-out rubber band, and this can lead to neck instability. The instability can lead to a myriad of different symptoms, some of which can include dizziness and headaches.\r\n\r\nWe have written an article that discusses the symptoms of neck instability in more depth. If you are interested in finding out more about these symptoms of neck instability (cervical instability), please <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cervical-instability/\">clicking here</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3>Common Neck Injury Treatments</h3>\r\nMost patients try to self-treat with NSAID medications such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen. If these medications do bring relief, the relief is often temporary. And once the drugs become ineffective, the patient often seeks even stronger prescription medications, such as nerve blocks. After that, an MRI is frequently taken, and then surgery is often recommended.\r\n\r\nFortunately, there is an alternative to surgical cervical fusion for chronic neck pain and pain from neck injuries by using comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatments at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4878\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"385\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4878\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Non-Surgical-500x500.png\" alt=\"Non Surgical\" width=\"385\" height=\"385\" /> <strong>Choose a Non-Surgical Alternative for Neck Pain</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Neck Injury Treatments by Peter A Fields, MD, DC</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is also known as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>  He has treated many athletes from all levels of sport, as well as the weekend warrior. Neck injuries can also be the result of overuse. Those of us who spend hour after hour in front of the computer can also suffer from ligament injury of the neck.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments can resolve the neck pain and headaches that result from these injuries too. Get back to doing what you love without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activities you love in your life.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, a comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatment along with a Natural Medicine program is the preferred way to treat neck pain for optimal long-term results.\r\n<h3><a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common neck and head injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck injury treatments are:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Atypical facial pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Barre-Lieou Syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Cervical instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Jaw pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle contraction headache</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post cervical fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Whiplash</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy neck treatment, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy,</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Neck-Testimonials/\">Neck testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Headache-Testimonials/\">Head Testimonials</a> pages.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Neck Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','536-revision-v1','','','2021-09-02 01:52:08','2021-09-02 01:52:08','',536,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4879',0,'revision','',0),(4880,9,'2021-09-02 01:52:56','2021-09-02 01:52:56','<h1>Neck Injury Treatments</h1>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"-SyCX5PtrL4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Neck.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Peter - Neck</strong></div>\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedic Neck Treatments for Pain and Headaches</h4>\r\nOur Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatments, such as Prolotherapy, can help people like you, with head and neck pain, get your life back. Is neck pain keeping you from enjoying life as you would like? Whether you are an athlete with an injury, or simply an individual suffering from neck pain, we would love to help!\r\n\r\nIn cases of trauma, a hit to the head or neck can stretch and injure the ligaments in the neck.  Ligaments are what connect bone to bone. They help to stabilize the vertebrae. When injured, they become somewhat \"loose,\" similar to a stretched-out rubber band, and this can lead to neck instability. The instability can lead to a myriad of different symptoms, some of which can include dizziness and headaches.\r\n\r\nWe have written an article that discusses the symptoms of neck instability in more depth. If you are interested in finding out more about these symptoms of neck instability (cervical instability), please <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cervical-instability/\">clicking here</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3>Common Neck Injury Treatments</h3>\r\nMost patients try to self-treat with NSAID medications such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen. If these medications do bring relief, the relief is often temporary. And once the drugs become ineffective, the patient often seeks even stronger prescription medications, such as nerve blocks. After that, an MRI is frequently taken, and then surgery is often recommended.\r\n\r\nFortunately, there is an alternative to surgical cervical fusion for chronic neck pain and pain from neck injuries by using comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatments at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4878\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"385\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4878\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Non-Surgical-500x500.png\" alt=\"Non Surgical\" width=\"385\" height=\"385\" /> <strong>Choose a Non-Surgical Alternative for Neck Pain</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Neck Injury Treatments by Peter A Fields, MD, DC</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is also known as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>  He has treated many athletes from all levels of sport, as well as the weekend warrior. Neck injuries can also be the result of overuse. Those of us who spend hour after hour in front of the computer can also suffer from ligament injury of the neck.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments can resolve the neck pain and headaches that result from these injuries too. Get back to doing what you love without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activities you love in your life.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, a comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatment along with a Natural Medicine program is the preferred way to treat neck pain for optimal long-term results.\r\n<h3><a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common neck and head injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck injury treatments are:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Atypical facial pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Barre-Lieou Syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Cervical instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Jaw pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle contraction headache</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post cervical fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Whiplash</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy neck treatment, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy,</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Neck-Testimonials/\">Neck testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Headache-Testimonials/\">Head Testimonials</a> pages.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Neck Injury Treatments','','inherit','closed','closed','','536-revision-v1','','','2021-09-02 01:52:56','2021-09-02 01:52:56','',536,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4880',0,'revision','',0),(4881,9,'2021-09-02 01:56:08','2021-09-02 01:56:08','<h1>Neck Injury Treatments</h1>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"-SyCX5PtrL4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Neck.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Peter - Neck</strong></div>\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedic Neck Treatments for Pain and Headaches</h4>\r\nOur Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatments, such as Prolotherapy, can help people like you, with head and neck pain, get your life back. Is neck pain keeping you from enjoying life as you would like? Whether you are an athlete with an injury, or simply an individual suffering from neck pain, we would love to help!\r\n\r\nIn cases of trauma, a hit to the head or neck can stretch and injure the ligaments in the neck.  Ligaments are what connect bone to bone. They help to stabilize the vertebrae. When injured, they become somewhat \"loose,\" similar to a stretched-out rubber band, and this can lead to neck instability. The instability can lead to a myriad of different symptoms, some of which can include dizziness and headaches.\r\n\r\nWe have written an article that discusses the symptoms of neck instability in more depth. If you are interested in finding out more about these symptoms of neck instability (cervical instability), please <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cervical-instability/\">clicking here</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3>Common Neck Injury Treatments</h3>\r\nMost patients try to self-treat with NSAID medications such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen. If these medications do bring relief, the relief is often temporary. And once the drugs become ineffective, the patient often seeks even stronger prescription medications, such as nerve blocks. After that, an MRI is frequently taken, and then surgery is often recommended.\r\n\r\nFortunately, there is an alternative to surgical cervical fusion for chronic neck pain and pain from neck injuries by using comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatments at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4878\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"385\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4878\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Non-Surgical-500x500.png\" alt=\"Non Surgical\" width=\"385\" height=\"385\" /> <strong>Choose a Non-Surgical Alternative for Neck Pain</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Neck Injury Treatments by Peter A Fields, MD, DC</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is also known as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>  He has treated many athletes from all levels of sport, as well as the weekend warrior. Neck injuries can also be the result of overuse. Those of us who spend hour after hour in front of the computer can also suffer from ligament injury of the neck.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments can resolve the neck pain and headaches that result from these injuries too. Get back to doing what you love without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activities you love in your life.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, a comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatment along with a Natural Medicine program is the preferred way to treat neck pain for optimal long-term results.\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common neck and head injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck injury treatments are:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Atypical facial pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Barre-Lieou Syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Cervical instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Jaw pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle contraction headache</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post cervical fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Whiplash</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy neck treatment, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy,</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Neck-Testimonials/\">Neck testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Headache-Testimonials/\">Head Testimonials</a> pages.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Neck Injury Treatments','','inherit','closed','closed','','536-revision-v1','','','2021-09-02 01:56:08','2021-09-02 01:56:08','',536,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4881',0,'revision','',0),(4882,9,'2021-09-02 01:56:54','2021-09-02 01:56:54','<h1>Neck Injury Treatments</h1>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"-SyCX5PtrL4\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Peter-Neck.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Neck\"]\r\n<strong>Peter - Neck</strong></div>\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedic Neck Treatments for Pain and Headaches</h4>\r\nOur Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatments, such as Prolotherapy, can help people like you, with head and neck pain, get your life back. Is neck pain keeping you from enjoying life as you would like? Whether you are an athlete with an injury, or simply an individual suffering from neck pain, we would love to help!\r\n\r\nIn cases of trauma, a hit to the head or neck can stretch and injure the ligaments in the neck.  Ligaments are what connect bone to bone. They help to stabilize the vertebrae. When injured, they become somewhat \"loose,\" similar to a stretched-out rubber band, and this can lead to neck instability. The instability can lead to a myriad of different symptoms, some of which can include dizziness and headaches.\r\n\r\nWe have written an article that discusses the symptoms of neck instability in more depth. If you are interested in finding out more about these symptoms of neck instability (cervical instability), please <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/cervical-instability/\">clicking here</a>.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h3>Common Neck Injury Treatments</h3>\r\nMost patients try to self-treat with NSAID medications such as Ibuprofen and Naproxen. If these medications do bring relief, the relief is often temporary. And once the drugs become ineffective, the patient often seeks even stronger prescription medications, such as nerve blocks. After that, an MRI is frequently taken, and then surgery is often recommended.\r\n\r\nFortunately, there is an alternative to surgical cervical fusion for chronic neck pain and pain from neck injuries by using comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatments at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4878\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"428\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4878\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Non-Surgical-500x500.png\" alt=\"Non Surgical\" width=\"428\" height=\"428\" /> <strong>Choose a Non-Surgical Alternative for Neck Pain</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3>Regenerative Orthopedic Neck Injury Treatments by Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is also known as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>  He has treated many athletes from all levels of sport, as well as the weekend warrior. Neck injuries can also be the result of overuse. Those of us who spend hour after hour in front of the computer can also suffer from ligament injury of the neck.\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedic treatments can resolve the neck pain and headaches that result from these injuries too. Get back to doing what you love without surgery, without medications, and without extended time away from the activities you love in your life.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, a comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck treatment along with a Natural Medicine program is the preferred way to treat neck pain for optimal long-term results.\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a></h3>\r\n<h3></h3>\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common neck and head injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedic neck injury treatments are:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Atypical facial pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Barre-Lieou Syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Cervical instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Jaw pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Migraine headaches</li>\r\n 	<li>Muscle contraction headache</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post cervical fusion pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical neck pain</li>\r\n 	<li>TMJ syndrome</li>\r\n 	<li>Whiplash</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h3>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics?</h3>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy neck treatment, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy,</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Neck-Testimonials/\">Neck testimonials</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Headache-Testimonials/\">Head Testimonials</a> pages.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Neck Injury Treatments','','inherit','closed','closed','','536-revision-v1','','','2021-09-02 01:56:54','2021-09-02 01:56:54','',536,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4882',0,'revision','',0),(4884,9,'2021-09-22 19:06:34','2021-09-22 19:06:34','<h1>Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb (late by two years!)</h1>\r\n<em>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</em>\r\n\r\nAfter waiting ten years with this on my bucket list, I finally was going to climb Kilimanjaro.\r\n<h3>Getting to Mount Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nThe trip to Kilimanjaro began with an 11-hour flight to London where I had a 36-hour layover. Saw \"Tina, The Musical\" (life and times of Tina Turner). Great show.  Then 9 ½ hour flight to Nairobi, where I spent 24 hours so I was able to see the city. Then a one-hour flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. My arrival at Kilimanjaro airport was on Sunday night. This was followed by a two-and-a-half-hour ride, with half of it on a very bumpy dirt road, before reaching the destination at the base camp. Since it was almost midnight, I went straight to my tent, which was quite luxurious for camping, and included a sink, a bathroom, and even a shower. I took advantage of a quick shower and went straight to bed.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Day-1-Kiliminaro-and-base-camp-arrival\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Pre-Climb Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a nice breakfast, where I met the other climbers and our trek leaders, we went for a short two-hour hike just to see the local terrain. It was beautiful, with waterfalls and lots of lush plants and greenery. The guide leader went through our entire pack to make sure that we would be taking everything we needed and that everything was in good shape. The rest of the day was just spent relaxing, except for a short sunset hike of 10 minutes, where at the top of the small hill they had wine waiting for us. A pleasant surprise.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Finally-hiking\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>First Day Hike Towards Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-4.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-3.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-2.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a two-hour ride, we arrived at the check-in point. The weather was hot enough to wear shorts and t-shirts since we were only 3 degrees off the equator. There we saw the more than 45 plus Sherpa’s that would accompany us. There were six Sherpa’s( there were six hikers) to carry each person\'s clothing (colder weather gear, nighttime clothes, toiletries, etc.). Then six to carry our bedding, and tents ( double roofed for better rain protection), six would carry our food for 7 days ( three full meals a day), eight of them made up the kitchen team, another team of two would carry the oxygen and medicine, four to carry the toilets and tents over them, plus about 10 other Sherpa’s would carry all the tents, tables and chairs. There were also 10 more to carry all of the sherpa’s food and equipment.\r\n\r\nWe had to register and show our passports, and after that, we took a short 20-minute drive to the trailhead. Arriving at noon, a very nice, well-prepared lunch was ready for us. We started the hike at 7700 feet and climbed to 9300 feet. The area was mostly jungle-like, with a lot of fantastic plants, birds, and other exotic wildlife, including Colobus monkeys and other animals. When we arrived at the camp at 9300 feet, the tents were already set up, and we unpacked our gear in each individual tent, had dinner, and went to sleep.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Getting-to-the-trailhead\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Second Day Hike</h3>\r\nAt 6:30 AM we were woken up with a hot bowl of water to wash up and get ready for the day. A very full breakfast was prepared for us and then we started off to hike again. For hiking, it’s important to eat three square meals a day as well as drink a minimum of three liters of water a day. Without this exhaustion, dehydration, and more can happen. The guides made sure that we would eat a lot and consume lots of water.\r\n\r\nWe headed off on our hike up to 11,400 feet, crossing from the Montane Forest into the Hagenia Zone, where we saw many different plants and beautiful trees throughout the canyon.\r\n\r\nI felt pretty good, as I had taken Diamox, a medicine to help prevent altitude sickness. I had a Camelback-style drinking system so I was drinking copious amounts of water. At night it was cold but with the proper gear (well worth the expense!), I felt warm.\r\n<h3>Day Three Hike</h3>\r\nWe had another early wake-up call today and another substantial breakfast (scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, fruit, toast, jelly, peanut butter, tea/coffee, and more. We hiked across a large plateau and gained about 2,100 feet in altitude. It was very interesting as we passed into the upper heath zone, where there were no more trees here, just a lot of different plants. And lots of volcanic rock (the last active volcano here took place over 10,000 years ago).\r\n\r\nThe hiking was very slow and consistent, as they say in Swahili, “Poli, Poli.” Again I felt very good when arriving at Moir camp at 13,500 feet. We had beautiful views of the mountain as the clouds moved away. It was really spectacular!\r\n<h3>Day Four Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"226\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kilihiking15000-4.jpg\" width=\"423\" height=\"238\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up again at 6:30 AM, had breakfast at 7, and were hiking by 7:30. Today was a shorter hike of only 3.1 miles, but we did climb 2000 feet. It was slow in some parts and the steep sections were even slower. Finally, we arrived at camp after hiking for only 2 hours and 20 minutes. We were now at 15,500 feet. The air is very thin, so with every step you take, you have to think about it. But when we arrived at camp, everything seemed to settle down. During the afternoon there was a hale storm that turned into snow, so everybody went into their tents. I probably took a 3-hour well-needed nap. After a good dinner, we all went to bed, but not until we viewed the beautiful skies at 15,500 feet in the southern hemisphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Hiking-to-15000-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Day Five Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"170\" />\r\n\r\nWe had the usual wake-up call at 6:30 AM and were on the road by 7:30. It snowed during the night, but only half an inch or so, making everything white and beautiful. The good news is this meant it was right around 32 degrees. The sun came out, so it was warm when we hiked but a little bit cooler when clouds were overhead. Plus with the altitude (lots of breathing) and hiking effort, one was rarely cold. Today\'s hike was only one thousand feet of climbing and a short hike to the base camp. The big hike tomorrow will only be about an hour and 20 minutes, but it will be over a lot of rocks and boulders and will be steep in some places. We arrived at the base camp around\r\n10:30 - 11 in the morning. We were supposed to go for a short hike from there without our packs but it started snowing for over an hour, so that was canceled. Tomorrow morning, we will have a 4 AM wake-up call in anticipation of a 2,300-foot elevation climb up to18,650 feet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Day Six Hike</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4864 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-13.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 13\" width=\"492\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\nWake-up call at 4 AM and breakfast at 4:30. The slow group left at 5. We (my hiking partner, myself, and our guide) left about 5:30. At this altitude of over 16,000 feet, everyone moves very slowly. The first little part was steep and slightly snow-covered, but then it got extremely steep and no longer covered in snow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe climbed 2,400 feet over 2.6 miles. The first hour was in the dark, but we all had headlamps. It was very rocky and we had to use our hands sometimes to climb. We ran into a few other tours on the trail and all of us had to cut across a mountainside since the snow had obliterated the trail the night before.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp-16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-4865 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-12.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 12\" width=\"240\" height=\"425\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were now over 17, 000 feet. One of the guides from another tour (all the guides know each other) had a pickaxe and so he chopped thru the snow to make it easier on our footing. Even so, it was very slippery. There were times we had to use all four extremities to climb, even kneeling on the next step up because the step was too high to reach with our foot. Breathing was becoming more and more labored and it was difficult to catch our breath in the thinning air.\r\n\r\nWhen we stopped at 18,000 feet for a snack and water, we thought the worst was over, but that wasn’t the case. The next 500 feet were very rocky and slippery, and that along with the very thin air meant we had to take three or four steps before needing to stop for a break. Like having a bag over your head and pulling for each breath.\r\n\r\nFinally, we reached the craters ridge and were very happy. These are remnants of glaciers that once covered this entire valley. The whole valley was snow-covered and looked like we were walking in a desert. When we arrived, we were not allowed to lie down in our tents for about a good hour because we needed to let our bodies acclimate to the thin air at 18,600 feet.\r\n\r\nAfter that, we enjoyed a well-deserved nap before an early dinner because we would be getting up again at 4 AM to <em>climb to the top of Kilimanjaro!</em>\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dance-18000.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/16-500-feet-to-18-400\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Day Seven Hike</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2282\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"397\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2282\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summit-19341-7.jpg\" alt=\"Summit 19,341 (7)\" width=\"397\" height=\"310\" /> Summit 19,341[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe night was extremely cold, with ground temperatures probably down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. We did everything to keep ourselves warm! I laid my down jacket on top of my sleeping bag (which was rated to zero degrees), plus I had a liner inside the sleeping bag which gave me an additional 25 degrees of warmth. I am definitely not a cold weather person but with the right gear, it was not too bad.\r\nWe were woken up at 4 AM. After eating and packing our stuff ( only our personal things; the Sherpa took care of the sleeping bag and tent each morning and night, we were off for a 75-minute climb, basically straight up and extremely cold. Fortunately, I had bought the best mittens ever and my hands were not cold. Nonetheless, my legs and face took the brunt of it, and we moved very, very slowly. 10 feet could take several minutes. After a very hard, straight-up climbing, we had to cross a flat plane to the actual top of the mountain. The wind was blowing like crazy. The air temp was around minus 10 Fahrenheit with the wind chill probably down to negative 45 or 50 Fahrenheit. But all 6 of us had made it. It was a special feeling…an unbelievable feeling!\r\n\r\nI always carry some ashes of my parents no matter where I travel in this world. And since this was a very special place, I quietly said a prayer, took off my mittens (brrr), and sprinkled some of their ashes at the top. They had made it the whole way with me!\r\n\r\nWe took our pictures and then had to get going due to the intense winds and brutal cold. Fortunately, we summited very early and there were only one or two other groups at the top. Later on, there would be at least 50-100 people. We saw a gorgeous sunrise since it was only about 7 in the morning. We were almost on the equator, and sunrise and sunsets are always at around 6:30 without much variation from season to season.\r\nImmediately, once we started to go down, we could feel the release of pressure in our lungs and chest. The descent and decreasing pressure made it a lot easier on our lungs, plus it was now all downhill. After an hour or two, our quads really felt it, and we would be walking downhill for the next 5 to 6 hours!\r\nWe did stop for a small break for some lunch, but our appetite was low due to altitude. Several of the hikers experienced altitude sickness on the way up, with nausea, diarrhea, headaches loss of appetite, and weakness. But it was worse for me while descending, but fortunately, I had only lost my appetite with slight nausea and it lasted only for a short period of time. Anyway, we finally made it to camp at 10,500 feet. The weather was really nice and a bit warmer, between about 45 to 50 degrees or more. What a difference from the night before! We all had a good meal and rested, as we had been hiking downhill for over 8 hours, and all of our legs were extremely tired.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Hiking-to-the-summit-19-341-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Day Eight Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sunriseuptop-3.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up at 6:30 AM, which was a big difference from 4 AM. Today would be our last night, and we would be saying goodbye to all the Sherpas and guides. Only the guides would continue with us. I volunteered to be the spokesperson of the group, which meant I would be collecting the tip money and giving a short speech.\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, the 40 or so sherpas gathered around singing and dancing. I actually joined them in the dancing, which I have a video of. I was very tired, but it was still worth it. I gave a 3-minute speech thanking every one of them for all of their hard work and dedication, and telling them that their help, whether by carrying a table, carrying sleeping bags, setting up tents, preparing food and everything else they did for us, was all very special and helped us so much.\r\n\r\nWe then set off for our last 6 to 7-hour hike downhill. Although it was not very steep, it was a dried-up river bed that was full of rocks and stones, making footing uneasy, and causing our quads to be even more on fire. But we knew the end was coming, so we just kept going. We stopped for lunch and continued on. After about 7 hours, we saw the base camp. Nothing could be sweeter! I signed out at the Ranger station and basically collapsed into the waiting truck. There were a lot of campers and hikers ending in this same area, so they drove us about 20 minutes away.\r\n\r\nWe had some lunch and then drove the rest of the way back to the lodge, which was a beautiful hotel about half an hour outside of Arusha on an old coffee plantation. Everybody had their own cabin. For the first time in 9 days, I took a shower. It was wonderful! Then we all gathered with the two guides and I said a few more words to represent the group. We had a nice dinner, and then two people left for the airport by 7 PM. That night, was my first night of sleep in a bed, after 9 days. It was fantastic! The mission was accomplished!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Sunrise-up-top-and-heading-down\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a>\r\n<h2>Kilimanjaro Was Amazing!</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2213 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-5.jpg\" alt=\"Klimanjaro (5)\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" />\r\n\r\nEven though the trip was not exactly as described in the pamphlet, it was something I had had on my bucket list for over 10 years. It was extremely difficult at times. Some of our hikers had difficulty even moving and needed assistance. But we all persevered. I\'ve done 10 Ironman races so far (now 11!), which require monumental training. But the long hike up to the crater from 16,800 feet to 18,400, with the subsequent day of summiting, followed by the 9,000-foot descent, were some of the hardest things that I\'ve ever done. And that includes all my Ironman competitions.\r\n\r\nYou just can\'t imagine what it\'s like trying to move at that altitude. As I said before, it is similar to having a paper bag over your head and trying to grasp for air. There were times I took two or three steps and then had to pause for 15 or 20 seconds just to get my heart rate and breathing back down, repeating that again and again and again. Never looking ahead, only down, because sometimes ten feet took 45-60 seconds to cross. All this while enduring the sub-freezing temperature, the blowing snow, and the wind chill factors. Nothing but grit and determination to keep you going. But the views were spectacular and the feeling of being literally on top of the world made it all worth it.\r\n\r\nI\'ll continue to enjoy my Ironman triathlons and continue to do them as long as I can. But as far as hiking up a mountain to 19,341 feet, this will be my one and only time! It\'s a tremendous accomplishment, but something I would not want to repeat.\r\n\r\n[video poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dancing.png\" width=\"352\" height=\"640\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DANCING-v3.mp4\"][/video]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/final-goodbyes-1.jpg\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Final-goodbyes-and-certificates\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank You to Everyone Who Made Kilimanjaro A Possibility!</h3>\r\nThank you to everyone that sent me well wishes before, during, and after my climb. It meant so much!\r\n\r\nI also thank my parents who gave me the will and determination to achieve all the goals in my life, no matter how hard they are.\r\nThey always ingrained this determination in me and encouraged me to just put my head down and keep going to achieve my goals.\r\nAs I said above, they were with me the whole way and always will be.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this will inspire you that if a goal is desired, to just put your head down and keep going no matter how difficult it may seem.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC </strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Click here</a> to find out more about <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>® </sup></strong>','Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb','','inherit','closed','closed','','2208-revision-v1','','','2021-09-22 19:06:34','2021-09-22 19:06:34','',2208,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4884',0,'revision','',0),(4885,9,'2021-09-25 22:45:33','2021-09-25 22:45:33','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4894\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"359\"]<img class=\"wp-image-4894 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/heart-attack-1-359x500.png\" alt=\"Heart Attack (1)\" width=\"359\" height=\"500\" /> Heart Attack (1)[/caption]\n\nOver 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go-to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\n\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a few studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\n\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\n\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\n\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\n\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated. And this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)</h3>\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia, after knee and hip replacement surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrillation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrillation.2\n\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\n<ol>\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\n</ol>\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee   and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-autosave-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:45:33','2021-09-25 22:45:33','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4885',0,'revision','',0),(4886,9,'2021-09-22 20:21:59','2021-09-22 20:21:59','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1123\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/man-heart-attack-200.jpg\" alt=\"Man Heart Attack 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Over 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a of couple studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated and this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrilation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrilation, a common heart arrhythia, after knee and hip replacment surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrilation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrilation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk Briefly','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-22 20:21:59','2021-09-22 20:21:59','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4886',0,'revision','',0),(4888,9,'2021-09-25 22:28:47','2021-09-25 22:28:47','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1123\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/man-heart-attack-200.jpg\" alt=\"Man Heart Attack 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Over 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a of couple studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated and this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrilation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrilation, a common heart arrhythia, after knee and hip replacment surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrilation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrilation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:28:47','2021-09-25 22:28:47','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4888',0,'revision','',0),(4889,9,'2021-09-25 22:29:37','2021-09-25 22:29:37','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1123\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/man-heart-attack-200.jpg\" alt=\"Man Heart Attack 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Over 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a of couple studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated. And this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrilation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrilation, a common heart arrhythia, after knee and hip replacment surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrilation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrilation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:29:37','2021-09-25 22:29:37','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4889',0,'revision','',0),(4890,9,'2021-09-25 22:30:06','2021-09-25 22:30:06','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1123\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/man-heart-attack-200.jpg\" alt=\"Man Heart Attack 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Over 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a of couple studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated. And this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrilation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrilation, a common heart arrhythia, after knee and hip replacment surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrilation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrilation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee   and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:30:06','2021-09-25 22:30:06','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4890',0,'revision','',0),(4891,9,'2021-09-25 22:31:11','2021-09-25 22:31:11','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1123\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/man-heart-attack-200.jpg\" alt=\"Man Heart Attack 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Over 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go-to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a of couple studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated. And this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia, after knee and hip replacement surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrillation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrillation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee   and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:31:11','2021-09-25 22:31:11','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4891',0,'revision','',0),(4892,9,'2021-09-25 22:31:33','2021-09-25 22:31:33','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1123\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/man-heart-attack-200.jpg\" alt=\"Man Heart Attack 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Over 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go-to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a few studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated. And this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia, after knee and hip replacement surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrillation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrillation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee   and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:31:33','2021-09-25 22:31:33','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4892',0,'revision','',0),(4893,9,'2021-09-25 22:32:13','2021-09-25 22:32:13','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-1123 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/man-heart-attack-200.jpg\" alt=\"Man Heart Attack 200\" width=\"252\" height=\"378\" />Over 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go-to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a few studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated. And this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia, after knee and hip replacement surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrillation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrillation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee   and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:32:13','2021-09-25 22:32:13','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4893',0,'revision','',0),(4894,9,'2021-09-25 22:45:01','2021-09-25 22:45:01','Heart Attack (1)','Heart Attack (1)','Heart Attack (1)','inherit','open','closed','','heart-attack-1','','','2021-09-25 22:45:01','2021-09-25 22:45:01','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/heart-attack-1.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(4895,9,'2021-09-25 22:45:52','2021-09-25 22:45:52','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-4894 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/heart-attack-1-359x500.png\" alt=\"Heart Attack (1)\" width=\"359\" height=\"500\" />\r\n\r\nOver 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go-to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a few studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated. And this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia, after knee and hip replacement surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrillation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrillation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee   and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:45:52','2021-09-25 22:45:52','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4895',0,'revision','',0),(4896,9,'2021-09-25 22:46:04','2021-09-25 22:46:04','<h2>Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk</h2>\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-4894 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/heart-attack-1-359x500.png\" alt=\"Heart Attack (1)\" width=\"359\" height=\"500\" />\r\n\r\nOver 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA),  a chronic degenerative disease of the joints. And when the pain gets unbearable, many people opt to have joint replacement surgery. Surgery is a common go-to, especially considering how often it is recommended.  But remember, all surgery has risks! And knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk.\r\n\r\nIn this article, we\'ll take a look at a few studies and the conclusions the researchers came to. Interestingly, in one of the studies, the researchers were trying to prove that knee and hip replacement surgery decrease heart attack risk. However, the results showed that overall risks were substantially increased in both the total knee and total hip groups.\r\n<h3>What Is the Reason for the Elevated Risk?</h3>\r\n\'The reason for the elevated risks is unclear at this point\", said senior author Yuqing Zhang of Boston University School of Medicine. Regardless, he said, the findings suggest that the risk of a heart attack in the weeks after total <a href=\"/Articles/Prolo-News/Joint-Surgery-Think-Again-Learn-About-Prolotherapy\">joint replacement surgery</a> “may have been previously underappreciated,” and ways to prevent this serious complication may need to be considered.\r\n\r\nZhang and colleagues studied roughly 40,000 patients age 50 or older, all with osteoarthritis. They compared 13,849 patients who underwent total knee replacement to 13,849 closely matched people who did not have surgery. They also compared about 6,000 patients who had hip replacement surgery to 6,000 who did not.\r\n\r\nWithin a month after the operations, there were 35 heart attacks among knee replacement patients, compared to four in the control group. In that same period, there were 13 heart attacks in the hip replacement group vs three in the control group.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nHeart attack risk was highest in that first month following surgery and declined again over time, the authors reported in Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology. By three years after the operations, heart attack rates had evened out for the surgery groups and the control groups.\r\n<h3>Blood Clot Risk with Joint Replacement</h3>\r\nAs for a type of blood clot known as venous thromboembolism, the knee replacement patients had 190 in the first month, compared to three in the control group. The hip surgery patients had 78; the control group had just one. So that is a significant rate of blood clots.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1125\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-illustration-200.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Illustration 200\" width=\"200\" height=\"266\" />Five years later, the odds of having venous thromboembolism were still significantly higher in the surgery groups\r\n\r\nIndeed, Zhang said, the health risks and benefits of joint replacement surgery remain complicated. And this study’s findings cannot quantify them for an individual patient.\r\n<h3>Increased Risk of Atrial Fibrillation (AF)</h3>\r\nA 2021 study in the medical journal Gerontology showed an increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a common heart arrhythmia, after knee and hip replacement surgery. They studied 280 patients compared to a group of 280 control patients with no AF. New-onset AF was defined as AF demonstrated postoperatively in patients with no previous clinical history of atrial fibrillation. One-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing total knee or total hip replacement is significantly increased in the patients that develop new postoperative atrial fibrillation.2\r\n\r\nClinical consequences of AF include decreased cardiac output and risk of thromboembolism, and the presence of AF is associated with increased mortality. AF has also been associated with an increased 30-day mortality rate (6.4%) after noncardiac surgery.\r\n<ol>\r\n 	<li>SOURCE: <a href=\"http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http://bit.ly/1NIXl8o</a> Arthritis &amp; Rheumatology, online August 31, 2015.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n2. Varon, Ben, et al. \"New-Onset Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation Is Associated with Increased All-Cause Mortality in Elderly Patients Undergoing Total Knee   and Hip Replacements.\" <i>Gerontology</i> (2021): 1-6.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee And Hip Replacements Increase Heart Attack Risk','','inherit','closed','closed','','1480-revision-v1','','','2021-09-25 22:46:04','2021-09-25 22:46:04','',1480,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4896',0,'revision','',0),(4897,9,'2023-03-15 19:24:49','2023-03-15 19:24:49','<h2>Hand Injury Treatment</h2>\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"ThzUVq3rx2Y\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Suzie-Wrist.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Injury Treatment Suzie Wrist\"]\n<strong>Suzie - Wrist</strong></div>\n<h4>Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Injuries and Treatment</h4>\nWhether you suffer from a sprained finger from football or baseball or wrist pain from tennis or golf, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> treats numerous finger, hand, and wrist injuries with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/ \">Prolotherapy</a> hand treatments. We can treat your pain or injury without surgery, without pain medications, or without extended time away from training and competition.\n\nIn our experience, comprehensive Prolotherapy can successfully treat pain in your fingers, hands and wrists, with optimal long-term results. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, can consult with you to determine if you are a candidate for <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. Because of his participation in Triathlons and Ironman competitions, he understands your desire to return quickly to the sports in which you participate.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\n<h4>Common Hand and Wrist Injuries are Treatable by Prolotherapy</h4>\nThe most common finger, wrist, and hand pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:\n<ul>\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\n 	<li>Baseball injuries</li>\n 	<li>Carpal tunnel</li>\n 	<li>Finger pain</li>\n 	<li>Football injuries</li>\n 	<li>Golf injuries</li>\n 	<li>Hand pain</li>\n 	<li>Overuse injury</li>\n 	<li>Sprain injury</li>\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\n 	<li>Tennis injuries</li>\n 	<li>Thumb pain</li>\n 	<li>Wrist pain</li>\n</ul>\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy hand injury treatments, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy,</a> and <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Prolotherapy treatments or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\n\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials/\">Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Testimonials page</a>.\n\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>','Hand Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','615-autosave-v1','','','2023-03-15 19:24:49','2023-03-15 19:24:49','',615,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4897',0,'revision','',0),(4898,9,'2021-10-01 00:55:34','2021-10-01 00:55:34','<h2>Hand Injury Treatment</h2>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"ThzUVq3rx2Y\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Suzie-Wrist.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Injury Treatment Suzie Wrist\"]\r\n<strong>Suzie - Wrist</strong></div>\r\n<h3>Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Injuries and Treatment</h3>\r\nWhether you are suffering from a sprained finger from football or baseball, or wrist pain from tennis or golf, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> treats numerous finger, hand and wrist injuries with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/ \">Prolotherapy</a> hand treatments. We can treat your pain or injury without surgery, without pain medications or without extended time away from training and competition.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, comprehensive Prolotherapy can successfully treat pain in your fingers, hands and wrists, with optimal long term results. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, can consult with you to determine if you are a candidate for <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. Because of his participation in Triathlons and Ironman competitions, he understands your desire to return quickly to the sports in which you participate.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4>Common Hand and Wrist Injuries Treatable by Prolotheraphy</h4>\r\nThe most common finger, wrist and hand pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Baseball injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Carpal tunnel</li>\r\n 	<li>Finger pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Football injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Golf injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Hand pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Sprain injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Thumb pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Wrist pain</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy hand and wrist treatments, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Prolotherapy treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials/\">Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>','Hand Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','615-revision-v1','','','2021-10-01 00:55:34','2021-10-01 00:55:34','',615,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4898',0,'revision','',0),(4899,9,'2021-10-01 00:56:27','2021-10-01 00:56:27','<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">\r\n[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"ThzUVq3rx2Y\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Suzie-Wrist.jpg\" alt=\"Hand Injury Treatment Suzie Wrist\"]\r\n<strong>Suzie - Wrist</strong>\r\n</div>\r\n<h4>Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Injuries and Treatment</h4>\r\nWhether you are suffering from a sprained finger from football or baseball, or wrist pain from tennis or golf, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> treats numerous finger, hand and wrist injuries with comprehensive <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\r\n\">Prolotherapy</a> hand treatments. We can treat your pain or injury without surgery, without pain medications or without extended time away from training and competition.\r\n\r\nIn our experience, comprehensive Prolotherapy can successfully treat pain in your fingers, hands and wrists, with optimal long term results. Dr. Fields, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>, can consult with you to determine if you are a candidate for <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a>. Because of his participation in Triathlons and Ironman competitions, he understands your desire to return quickly to the sports in which you participate.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\">  Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\n<h4>Common Hand and Wrist Injuries Treatable by Prolotheraphy</h4>\r\nThe most common finger, wrist and hand pain and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li>Arthritis</li>\r\n 	<li>Baseball injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Carpal tunnel</li>\r\n 	<li>Finger pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Football injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Golf injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Hand pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Sprain injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Tennis injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Thumb pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Wrist pain</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nDr. Fields and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy hand and wrist treatments, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Prolotherapy treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials/\">Prolotherapy Hand and Wrist Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&promocode=CLT/\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\"><img width=\"275\" style=\"max-width:100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\"/></a>','Hand Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','615-revision-v1','','','2021-10-01 00:56:27','2021-10-01 00:56:27','',615,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4899',0,'revision','',0),(4900,9,'2021-10-01 01:14:27','2021-10-01 01:14:27','<h1>Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb (late by two years!)</h1>\r\n<em>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</em>\r\n\r\nAfter waiting ten years with this on my bucket list, I finally was going to climb Kilimanjaro.\r\n<h3>Getting to Mount Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nThe trip to Kilimanjaro began with an 11-hour flight to London where I had a 36-hour layover. Saw \"Tina, The Musical\" (life and times of Tina Turner). Great show.  Then 9 ½ hour flight to Nairobi, where I spent 24 hours so I was able to see the city. Then a one-hour flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. My arrival at Kilimanjaro airport was on Sunday night. This was followed by a two-and-a-half-hour ride, with half of it on a very bumpy dirt road, before reaching the destination at the base camp. Since it was almost midnight, I went straight to my tent, which was quite luxurious for camping, and included a sink, a bathroom, and even a shower. I took advantage of a quick shower and went straight to bed.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Day-1-Kiliminaro-and-base-camp-arrival\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Pre-Climb Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a nice breakfast, where I met the other climbers and our trek leaders, we went for a short two-hour hike just to see the local terrain. It was beautiful, with waterfalls and lots of lush plants and greenery. The guide leader went through our entire pack to make sure that we would be taking everything we needed and that everything was in good shape. The rest of the day was just spent relaxing, except for a short sunset hike of 10 minutes, where at the top of the small hill they had wine waiting for us. A pleasant surprise.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Finally-hiking\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>First Day Hike Towards Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-4.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-3.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-2.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a two-hour ride, we arrived at the check-in point. The weather was hot enough to wear shorts and t-shirts since we were only 3 degrees off the equator. There we saw the more than 45 plus Sherpa’s that would accompany us. There were six Sherpa’s( there were six hikers) to carry each person\'s clothing (colder weather gear, nighttime clothes, toiletries, etc.). Then six to carry our bedding, and tents ( double roofed for better rain protection), six would carry our food for 7 days ( three full meals a day), eight of them made up the kitchen team, another team of two would carry the oxygen and medicine, four to carry the toilets and tents over them, plus about 10 other Sherpa’s would carry all the tents, tables and chairs. There were also 10 more to carry all of the sherpa’s food and equipment.\r\n\r\nWe had to register and show our passports, and after that, we took a short 20-minute drive to the trailhead. Arriving at noon, a very nice, well-prepared lunch was ready for us. We started the hike at 7700 feet and climbed to 9300 feet. The area was mostly jungle-like, with a lot of fantastic plants, birds, and other exotic wildlife, including Colobus monkeys and other animals. When we arrived at the camp at 9300 feet, the tents were already set up, and we unpacked our gear in each individual tent, had dinner and went to sleep.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Getting-to-the-trailhead\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Second Day Hike</h3>\r\nAt 6:30 AM we were woken up with a hot bowl of water to wash up and get ready for the day. A very full breakfast was prepared for us and then we started off to hike again. For hiking, it’s important to eat three square meals a day as well as drink a minimum of three liters of water a day. Without this exhaustion, dehydration, and more can happen. The guides made sure that we would eat a lot and consume lots of water.\r\n\r\nWe headed off on our hike up to 11,400 feet, crossing from the Montane Forest into the Hagenia Zone, where we saw many different plants and beautiful trees throughout the canyon.\r\n\r\nI felt pretty good, as I had taken Diamox, a medicine to help prevent altitude sickness. I had a Camelback-style drinking system so I was drinking copious amounts of water. At night it was cold but with the proper gear (well worth the expense!), I felt warm.\r\n<h3>Day Three Hike</h3>\r\nWe had another early wake-up call today and another substantial breakfast (scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, fruit, toast, jelly, peanut butter, tea/coffee, and more. We hiked across a large plateau and gained about 2,100 feet in altitude. It was very interesting as we passed into the upper heath zone, where there were no more trees here, just a lot of different plants. And lots of volcanic rock (the last active volcano here took place over 10,000 years ago).\r\n\r\nThe hiking was very slow and consistent, as they say in Swahili, “Poli, Poli.” Again I felt very good when arriving at Moir camp at 13,500 feet. We had beautiful views of the mountain as the clouds moved away. It was really spectacular!\r\n<h3>Day Four Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"226\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kilihiking15000-4.jpg\" width=\"423\" height=\"238\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up again at 6:30 AM, had breakfast at 7, and were hiking by 7:30. Today was a shorter hike of only 3.1 miles, but we did climb 2000 feet. It was slow in some parts and the steep sections were even slower. Finally, we arrived at camp after hiking for only 2 hours and 20 minutes. We were now at 15,500 feet. The air is very thin, so with every step you take, you have to think about it. But when we arrived at camp, everything seemed to settle down. During the afternoon there was a hale storm that turned into snow, so everybody went into their tents. I probably took a 3-hour well-needed nap. After a good dinner, we all went to bed, but not until we viewed the beautiful skies at 15,500 feet in the southern hemisphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Hiking-to-15000-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Day Five Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"170\" />\r\n\r\nWe had the usual wake-up call at 6:30 AM and were on the road by 7:30. It snowed during the night, but only half an inch or so, making everything white and beautiful. The good news is this meant it was right around 32 degrees. The sun came out, so it was warm when we hiked but a little bit cooler when clouds were overhead. Plus with the altitude (lots of breathing) and hiking effort, one was rarely cold. Today\'s hike was only one thousand feet of climbing and a short hike to the base camp. The big hike tomorrow will only be about an hour and 20 minutes, but it will be over a lot of rocks and boulders and will be steep in some places. We arrived at the base camp around\r\n10:30 - 11 in the morning. We were supposed to go for a short hike from there without our packs but it started snowing for over an hour, so that was canceled. Tomorrow morning, we will have a 4 AM wake-up call in anticipation of a 2,300-foot elevation climb up to18,650 feet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Day Six Hike</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4864 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-13.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 13\" width=\"492\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\nWake-up call at 4 AM and breakfast at 4:30. The slow group left at 5. We (my hiking partner, myself, and our guide) left about 5:30. At this altitude of over 16,000 feet, everyone moves very slowly. The first little part was steep and slightly snow-covered, but then it got extremely steep and no longer covered in snow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe climbed 2,400 feet over 2.6 miles. The first hour was in the dark, but we all had headlamps. It was very rocky and we had to use our hands sometimes to climb. We ran into a few other tours on the trail and all of us had to cut across a mountainside since the snow had obliterated the trail the night before.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp-16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-4865 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-12.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 12\" width=\"240\" height=\"425\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were now over 17, 000 feet. One of the guides from another tour (all the guides know each other) had a pickaxe and so he chopped thru the snow to make it easier on our footing. Even so, it was very slippery. There were times we had to use all four extremities to climb, even kneeling on the next step up because the step was too high to reach with our foot. Breathing was becoming more and more labored and it was difficult to catch our breath in the thinning air.\r\n\r\nWhen we stopped at 18,000 feet for a snack and water, we thought the worst was over, but that wasn’t the case. The next 500 feet were very rocky and slippery, and that along with the very thin air meant we had to take three or four steps before needing to stop for a break. Like having a bag over your head and pulling for each breath.\r\n\r\nFinally, we reached the craters ridge and were very happy. These are remnants of glaciers that once covered this entire valley. The whole valley was snow-covered and looked like we were walking in a desert. When we arrived, we were not allowed to lie down in our tents for about a good hour because we needed to let our bodies acclimate to the thin air at 18,600 feet.\r\n\r\nAfter that, we enjoyed a well-deserved nap before an early dinner because we would be getting up again at 4 AM to <em>climb to the top of Kilimanjaro!</em>\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dance-18000.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/16-500-feet-to-18-400\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Day Seven Hike</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2282\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"397\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2282\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summit-19341-7.jpg\" alt=\"Summit 19,341 (7)\" width=\"397\" height=\"310\" /> Summit 19,341[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe night was extremely cold, with ground temperatures probably down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. We did everything to keep ourselves warm! I laid my down jacket on top of my sleeping bag (which was rated to zero degrees), plus I had a liner inside the sleeping bag which gave me an additional 25 degrees of warmth. I am definitely not a cold weather person but with the right gear, it was not too bad.\r\nWe were woken up at 4 AM. After eating and packing our stuff ( only our personal things; the Sherpa took care of the sleeping bag and tent each morning and night, we were off for a 75-minute climb, basically straight up and extremely cold. Fortunately, I had bought the best mittens ever and my hands were not cold. Nonetheless, my legs and face took the brunt of it, and we moved very, very slowly. 10 feet could take several minutes. After a very hard, straight-up climbing, we had to cross a flat plane to the actual top of the mountain. The wind was blowing like crazy. The air temp was around minus 10 Fahrenheit with the wind chill probably down to negative 45 or 50 Fahrenheit. But all 6 of us had made it. It was a special feeling…an unbelievable feeling!\r\n\r\nI always carry some ashes of my parents no matter where I travel in this world. And since this was a very special place, I quietly said a prayer, took off my mittens (brrr), and sprinkled some of their ashes at the top. They had made it the whole way with me!\r\n\r\nWe took our pictures and then had to get going due to the intense winds and brutal cold. Fortunately, we summited very early and there were only one or two other groups at the top. Later on, there would be at least 50-100 people. We saw a gorgeous sunrise since it was only about 7 in the morning. We were almost on the equator, and sunrise and sunsets are always at around 6:30 without much variation from season to season.\r\nImmediately, once we started to go down, we could feel the release of pressure in our lungs and chest. The descent and decreasing pressure made it a lot easier on our lungs, plus it was now all downhill. After an hour or two, our quads really felt it, and we would be walking downhill for the next 5 to 6 hours!\r\nWe did stop for a small break for some lunch, but our appetite was low due to altitude. Several of the hikers experienced altitude sickness on the way up, with nausea, diarrhea, headaches loss of appetite, and weakness. But it was worse for me while descending, but fortunately, I had only lost my appetite with slight nausea and it lasted only for a short period of time. Anyway, we finally made it to camp at 10,500 feet. The weather was really nice and a bit warmer, between about 45 to 50 degrees or more. What a difference from the night before! We all had a good meal and rested, as we had been hiking downhill for over 8 hours, and all of our legs were extremely tired.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Hiking-to-the-summit-19-341-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Climbing to the top and beginning the descent</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sunriseuptop-3.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up at 6:30 AM, which was a big difference from 4 AM. Today would be our last night, and we would be saying goodbye to all the Sherpas and guides. Only the guides would continue with us. I volunteered to be the spokesperson of the group, which meant I would be collecting the tip money and giving a short speech.\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, the 40 or so sherpas gathered around singing and dancing. I actually joined them in the dancing, which I have a video of. I was very tired, but it was still worth it. I gave a 3-minute speech thanking every one of them for all of their hard work and dedication, and telling them that their help, whether by carrying a table, carrying sleeping bags, setting up tents, preparing food and everything else they did for us, was all very special and helped us so much.\r\n\r\nWe then set off for our last 6 to 7-hour hike downhill. Although it was not very steep, it was a dried-up river bed that was full of rocks and stones, making footing uneasy, and causing our quads to be even more on fire. But we knew the end was coming, so we just kept going. We stopped for lunch and continued on. After about 7 hours, we saw the base camp. Nothing could be sweeter! I signed out at the Ranger station and basically collapsed into the waiting truck. There were a lot of campers and hikers ending in this same area, so they drove us about 20 minutes away.\r\n\r\nWe had some lunch and then drove the rest of the way back to the lodge, which was a beautiful hotel about half an hour outside of Arusha on an old coffee plantation. Everybody had their own cabin. For the first time in 9 days, I took a shower. It was wonderful! Then we all gathered with the two guides and I said a few more words to represent the group. We had a nice dinner, and then two people left for the airport by 7 PM. That night, was my first night of sleep in a bed, after 9 days. It was fantastic! The mission was accomplished!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Sunrise-up-top-and-heading-down\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a>\r\n<h2>Kilimanjaro Was Amazing! Final Goodbyes and certificate</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2213 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-5.jpg\" alt=\"Klimanjaro (5)\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" />\r\n\r\nEven though the trip was not exactly as described in the pamphlet, it was something I had had on my bucket list for over 10 years. It was extremely difficult at times. Some of our hikers had difficulty even moving and needed assistance. But we all persevered. I\'ve done 10 Ironman races so far (now 11!), which require monumental training. But the long hike up to the crater from 16,800 feet to 18,400, with the subsequent day of summiting, followed by the 9,000-foot descent, were some of the hardest things that I\'ve ever done. And that includes all my Ironman competitions.\r\n\r\nYou just can\'t imagine what it\'s like trying to move at that altitude. As I said before, it is similar to having a paper bag over your head and trying to grasp for air. There were times I took two or three steps and then had to pause for 15 or 20 seconds just to get my heart rate and breathing back down, repeating that again and again and again. Never looking ahead, only down, because sometimes ten feet took 45-60 seconds to cross. All this while enduring the sub-freezing temperature, the blowing snow, and the wind chill factors. Nothing but grit and determination to keep you going. But the views were spectacular and the feeling of being literally on top of the world made it all worth it.\r\n\r\nI\'ll continue to enjoy my Ironman triathlons and continue to do them as long as I can. But as far as hiking up a mountain to 19,341 feet, this will be my one and only time! It\'s a tremendous accomplishment, but something I would not want to repeat.\r\n\r\n[video poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dancing.png\" width=\"352\" height=\"640\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DANCING-v3.mp4\"][/video]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/final-goodbyes-1.jpg\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Final-goodbyes-and-certificates\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank You to Everyone Who Made Kilimanjaro A Possibility!</h3>\r\nThank you to everyone that sent me well wishes before, during, and after my climb. It meant so much!\r\n\r\nI also thank my parents who gave me the will and determination to achieve all the goals in my life, no matter how hard they are.\r\nThey always ingrained this determination in me and encouraged me to just put my head down and keep going to achieve my goals.\r\nAs I said above, they were with me the whole way and always will be.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this will inspire you that if a goal is desired, to just put your head down and keep going no matter how difficult it may seem.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC </strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Click here</a> to find out more about <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>® </sup></strong>','Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb','','inherit','closed','closed','','2208-revision-v1','','','2021-10-01 01:14:27','2021-10-01 01:14:27','',2208,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4900',0,'revision','',0),(4901,9,'2021-10-01 01:48:25','2021-10-01 01:48:25','<h1>Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb (late by two years!)</h1>\r\n<em>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</em>\r\n\r\nAfter waiting ten years with this on my bucket list, I finally was going to climb Kilimanjaro.\r\n<h3>Getting to Mount Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nThe trip to Kilimanjaro began with an 11-hour flight to London where I had a 36-hour layover. Saw \"Tina, The Musical\" (life and times of Tina Turner). Great show.  Then 9 ½ hour flight to Nairobi, where I spent 24 hours so I was able to see the city. Then a one-hour flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. My arrival at Kilimanjaro airport was on Sunday night. This was followed by a two-and-a-half-hour ride, with half of it on a very bumpy dirt road, before reaching the destination at the base camp. Since it was almost midnight, I went straight to my tent, which was quite luxurious for camping, and included a sink, a bathroom, and even a shower. I took advantage of a quick shower and went straight to bed.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Day-1-Kiliminaro-and-base-camp-arrival\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Pre-Climb Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a nice breakfast, where I met the other climbers and our trek leaders, we went for a short two-hour hike just to see the local terrain. It was beautiful, with waterfalls and lots of lush plants and greenery. The guide leader went through our entire pack to make sure that we would be taking everything we needed and that everything was in good shape. The rest of the day was just spent relaxing, except for a short sunset hike of 10 minutes, where at the top of the small hill they had wine waiting for us. A pleasant surprise.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Finally-hiking\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>First Day Hike Towards Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-4.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-3.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-2.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a two-hour ride, we arrived at the check-in point. The weather was hot enough to wear shorts and t-shirts since we were only 3 degrees off the equator. There we saw the more than 45 plus Sherpa’s that would accompany us. There were six Sherpa’s( there were six hikers) to carry each person\'s clothing (colder weather gear, nighttime clothes, toiletries, etc.). Then six to carry our bedding, and tents ( double roofed for better rain protection), six would carry our food for 7 days ( three full meals a day), eight of them made up the kitchen team, another team of two would carry the oxygen and medicine, four to carry the toilets and tents over them, plus about 10 other Sherpa’s would carry all the tents, tables and chairs. There were also 10 more to carry all of the sherpa’s food and equipment.\r\n\r\nWe had to register and show our passports, and after that, we took a short 20-minute drive to the trailhead. Arriving at noon, a very nice, well-prepared lunch was ready for us. We started the hike at 7700 feet and climbed to 9300 feet. The area was mostly jungle-like, with a lot of fantastic plants, birds, and other exotic wildlife, including Colobus monkeys and other animals. When we arrived at the camp at 9300 feet, the tents were already set up, and we unpacked our gear in each individual tent, had dinner and went to sleep.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Getting-to-the-trailhead\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Second Day Hike</h3>\r\nAt 6:30 AM we were woken up with a hot bowl of water to wash up and get ready for the day. A very full breakfast was prepared for us and then we started off to hike again. For hiking, it’s important to eat three square meals a day as well as drink a minimum of three liters of water a day. Without this exhaustion, dehydration, and more can happen. The guides made sure that we would eat a lot and consume lots of water.\r\n\r\nWe headed off on our hike up to 11,400 feet, crossing from the Montane Forest into the Hagenia Zone, where we saw many different plants and beautiful trees throughout the canyon.\r\n\r\nI felt pretty good, as I had taken Diamox, a medicine to help prevent altitude sickness. I had a Camelback-style drinking system so I was drinking copious amounts of water. At night it was cold but with the proper gear (well worth the expense!), I felt warm.\r\n<h3>Day Three Hike</h3>\r\nWe had another early wake-up call today and another substantial breakfast (scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, fruit, toast, jelly, peanut butter, tea/coffee, and more. We hiked across a large plateau and gained about 2,100 feet in altitude. It was very interesting as we passed into the upper heath zone, where there were no more trees here, just a lot of different plants. And lots of volcanic rock (the last active volcano here took place over 10,000 years ago).\r\n\r\nThe hiking was very slow and consistent, as they say in Swahili, “Poli, Poli.” Again I felt very good when arriving at Moir camp at 13,500 feet. We had beautiful views of the mountain as the clouds moved away. It was really spectacular!\r\n<h3>Day Four Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"226\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kilihiking15000-4.jpg\" width=\"423\" height=\"238\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up again at 6:30 AM, had breakfast at 7, and were hiking by 7:30. Today was a shorter hike of only 3.1 miles, but we did climb 2000 feet. It was slow in some parts and the steep sections were even slower. Finally, we arrived at camp after hiking for only 2 hours and 20 minutes. We were now at 15,500 feet. The air is very thin, so with every step you take, you have to think about it. But when we arrived at camp, everything seemed to settle down. During the afternoon there was a hale storm that turned into snow, so everybody went into their tents. I probably took a 3-hour well-needed nap. After a good dinner, we all went to bed, but not until we viewed the beautiful skies at 15,500 feet in the southern hemisphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Hiking-to-15000-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Day Five Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"170\" />\r\n\r\nWe had the usual wake-up call at 6:30 AM and were on the road by 7:30. It snowed during the night, but only half an inch or so, making everything white and beautiful. The good news is this meant it was right around 32 degrees. The sun came out, so it was warm when we hiked but a little bit cooler when clouds were overhead. Plus with the altitude (lots of breathing) and hiking effort, one was rarely cold. Today\'s hike was only one thousand feet of climbing and a short hike to the base camp. The big hike tomorrow will only be about an hour and 20 minutes, but it will be over a lot of rocks and boulders and will be steep in some places. We arrived at the base camp around\r\n10:30 - 11 in the morning. We were supposed to go for a short hike from there without our packs but it started snowing for over an hour, so that was canceled. Tomorrow morning, we will have a 4 AM wake-up call in anticipation of a 2,300-foot elevation climb up to18,650 feet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Day Six Hike</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4864 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-13.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 13\" width=\"492\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\nWake-up call at 4 AM and breakfast at 4:30. The slow group left at 5. We (my hiking partner, myself, and our guide) left about 5:30. At this altitude of over 16,000 feet, everyone moves very slowly. The first little part was steep and slightly snow-covered, but then it got extremely steep and no longer covered in snow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe climbed 2,400 feet over 2.6 miles. The first hour was in the dark, but we all had headlamps. It was very rocky and we had to use our hands sometimes to climb. We ran into a few other tours on the trail and all of us had to cut across a mountainside since the snow had obliterated the trail the night before.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp-16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-4865 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-12.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 12\" width=\"240\" height=\"425\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were now over 17, 000 feet. One of the guides from another tour (all the guides know each other) had a pickaxe and so he chopped thru the snow to make it easier on our footing. Even so, it was very slippery. There were times we had to use all four extremities to climb, even kneeling on the next step up because the step was too high to reach with our foot. Breathing was becoming more and more labored and it was difficult to catch our breath in the thinning air.\r\n\r\nWhen we stopped at 18,000 feet for a snack and water, we thought the worst was over, but that wasn’t the case. The next 500 feet were very rocky and slippery, and that along with the very thin air meant we had to take three or four steps before needing to stop for a break. Like having a bag over your head and pulling for each breath.\r\n\r\nFinally, we reached the craters ridge and were very happy. These are remnants of glaciers that once covered this entire valley. The whole valley was snow-covered and looked like we were walking in a desert. When we arrived, we were not allowed to lie down in our tents for about a good hour because we needed to let our bodies acclimate to the thin air at 18,600 feet.\r\n\r\nAfter that, we enjoyed a well-deserved nap before an early dinner because we would be getting up again at 4 AM to <em>climb to the top of Kilimanjaro!</em>\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dance-18000.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/16-500-feet-to-18-400\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Climbing to the top and beginning the descent</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2282\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"397\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2282\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summit-19341-7.jpg\" alt=\"Summit 19,341 (7)\" width=\"397\" height=\"310\" /> Summit 19,341[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe night was extremely cold, with ground temperatures probably down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. We did everything to keep ourselves warm! I laid my down jacket on top of my sleeping bag (which was rated to zero degrees), plus I had a liner inside the sleeping bag which gave me an additional 25 degrees of warmth. I am definitely not a cold weather person but with the right gear, it was not too bad.\r\nWe were woken up at 4 AM. After eating and packing our stuff ( only our personal things; the Sherpa took care of the sleeping bag and tent each morning and night, we were off for a 75-minute climb, basically straight up and extremely cold. Fortunately, I had bought the best mittens ever and my hands were not cold. Nonetheless, my legs and face took the brunt of it, and we moved very, very slowly. 10 feet could take several minutes. After a very hard, straight-up climbing, we had to cross a flat plane to the actual top of the mountain. The wind was blowing like crazy. The air temp was around minus 10 Fahrenheit with the wind chill probably down to negative 45 or 50 Fahrenheit. But all 6 of us had made it. It was a special feeling…an unbelievable feeling!\r\n\r\nI always carry some ashes of my parents no matter where I travel in this world. And since this was a very special place, I quietly said a prayer, took off my mittens (brrr), and sprinkled some of their ashes at the top. They had made it the whole way with me!\r\n\r\nWe took our pictures and then had to get going due to the intense winds and brutal cold. Fortunately, we summited very early and there were only one or two other groups at the top. Later on, there would be at least 50-100 people. We saw a gorgeous sunrise since it was only about 7 in the morning. We were almost on the equator, and sunrise and sunsets are always at around 6:30 without much variation from season to season.\r\nImmediately, once we started to go down, we could feel the release of pressure in our lungs and chest. The descent and decreasing pressure made it a lot easier on our lungs, plus it was now all downhill. After an hour or two, our quads really felt it, and we would be walking downhill for the next 5 to 6 hours!\r\nWe did stop for a small break for some lunch, but our appetite was low due to altitude. Several of the hikers experienced altitude sickness on the way up, with nausea, diarrhea, headaches loss of appetite, and weakness. But it was worse for me while descending, but fortunately, I had only lost my appetite with slight nausea and it lasted only for a short period of time. Anyway, we finally made it to camp at 10,500 feet. The weather was really nice and a bit warmer, between about 45 to 50 degrees or more. What a difference from the night before! We all had a good meal and rested, as we had been hiking downhill for over 8 hours, and all of our legs were extremely tired.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Hiking-to-the-summit-19-341-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>The descnet and saying goodbye</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sunriseuptop-3.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up at 6:30 AM, which was a big difference from 4 AM. Today would be our last night, and we would be saying goodbye to all the Sherpas and guides. Only the guides would continue with us. I volunteered to be the spokesperson of the group, which meant I would be collecting the tip money and giving a short speech.\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, the 40 or so sherpas gathered around singing and dancing. I actually joined them in the dancing, which I have a video of. I was very tired, but it was still worth it. I gave a 3-minute speech thanking every one of them for all of their hard work and dedication, and telling them that their help, whether by carrying a table, carrying sleeping bags, setting up tents, preparing food and everything else they did for us, was all very special and helped us so much.\r\n\r\nWe then set off for our last 6 to 7-hour hike downhill. Although it was not very steep, it was a dried-up river bed that was full of rocks and stones, making footing uneasy, and causing our quads to be even more on fire. But we knew the end was coming, so we just kept going. We stopped for lunch and continued on. After about 7 hours, we saw the base camp. Nothing could be sweeter! I signed out at the Ranger station and basically collapsed into the waiting truck. There were a lot of campers and hikers ending in this same area, so they drove us about 20 minutes away.\r\n\r\nWe had some lunch and then drove the rest of the way back to the lodge, which was a beautiful hotel about half an hour outside of Arusha on an old coffee plantation. Everybody had their own cabin. For the first time in 9 days, I took a shower. It was wonderful! Then we all gathered with the two guides and I said a few more words to represent the group. We had a nice dinner, and then two people left for the airport by 7 PM. That night, was my first night of sleep in a bed, after 9 days. It was fantastic! The mission was accomplished!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Sunrise-up-top-and-heading-down\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a>\r\n<h2>Kilimanjaro Was Amazing! Final Goodbyes and certificate</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2213 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-5.jpg\" alt=\"Klimanjaro (5)\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" />\r\n\r\nEven though the trip was not exactly as described in the pamphlet, it was something I had had on my bucket list for over 10 years. It was extremely difficult at times. Some of our hikers had difficulty even moving and needed assistance. But we all persevered. I\'ve done 10 Ironman races so far (now 11!), which require monumental training. But the long hike up to the crater from 16,800 feet to 18,400, with the subsequent day of summiting, followed by the 9,000-foot descent, were some of the hardest things that I\'ve ever done. And that includes all my Ironman competitions.\r\n\r\nYou just can\'t imagine what it\'s like trying to move at that altitude. As I said before, it is similar to having a paper bag over your head and trying to grasp for air. There were times I took two or three steps and then had to pause for 15 or 20 seconds just to get my heart rate and breathing back down, repeating that again and again and again. Never looking ahead, only down, because sometimes ten feet took 45-60 seconds to cross. All this while enduring the sub-freezing temperature, the blowing snow, and the wind chill factors. Nothing but grit and determination to keep you going. But the views were spectacular and the feeling of being literally on top of the world made it all worth it.\r\n\r\nI\'ll continue to enjoy my Ironman triathlons and continue to do them as long as I can. But as far as hiking up a mountain to 19,341 feet, this will be my one and only time! It\'s a tremendous accomplishment, but something I would not want to repeat.\r\n\r\n[video poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dancing.png\" width=\"352\" height=\"640\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DANCING-v3.mp4\"][/video]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/final-goodbyes-1.jpg\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Final-goodbyes-and-certificates\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank You to Everyone Who Made Kilimanjaro A Possibility!</h3>\r\nThank you to everyone that sent me well wishes before, during, and after my climb. It meant so much!\r\n\r\nI also thank my parents who gave me the will and determination to achieve all the goals in my life, no matter how hard they are.\r\nThey always ingrained this determination in me and encouraged me to just put my head down and keep going to achieve my goals.\r\nAs I said above, they were with me the whole way and always will be.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this will inspire you that if a goal is desired, to just put your head down and keep going no matter how difficult it may seem.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC </strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Click here</a> to find out more about <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>® </sup></strong>','Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb','','inherit','closed','closed','','2208-revision-v1','','','2021-10-01 01:48:25','2021-10-01 01:48:25','',2208,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4901',0,'revision','',0),(4902,9,'2021-10-01 01:59:58','2021-10-01 01:59:58','<h1>Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb (late by two years!)</h1>\r\n<em>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</em>\r\n\r\nAfter waiting ten years with this on my bucket list, I finally was going to climb Kilimanjaro.\r\n<h3>Getting to Mount Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nThe trip to Kilimanjaro began with an 11-hour flight to London where I had a 36-hour layover. Saw \"Tina, The Musical\" (life and times of Tina Turner). Great show.  Then 9 ½ hour flight to Nairobi, where I spent 24 hours so I was able to see the city. Then a one-hour flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. My arrival at Kilimanjaro airport was on Sunday night. This was followed by a two-and-a-half-hour ride, with half of it on a very bumpy dirt road, before reaching the destination at the base camp. Since it was almost midnight, I went straight to my tent, which was quite luxurious for camping, and included a sink, a bathroom, and even a shower. I took advantage of a quick shower and went straight to bed.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Day-1-Kiliminaro-and-base-camp-arrival\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Pre Hike</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a nice breakfast, where I met the other climbers and our trek leaders, we went for a short two-hour hike just to see the local terrain. It was beautiful, with waterfalls and lots of lush plants and greenery. The guide leader went through our entire pack to make sure that we would be taking everything we needed and that everything was in good shape. The rest of the day was just spent relaxing, except for a short sunset hike of 10 minutes, where at the top of the small hill they had wine waiting for us. A pleasant surprise.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Finally-hiking\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Getting to the Trailhead and First Day Hike Towards Kilimanjaro</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-4.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-3.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-2.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a two-hour ride, we arrived at the check-in point. The weather was hot enough to wear shorts and t-shirts since we were only 3 degrees off the equator. There we saw the more than 45 plus Sherpa’s that would accompany us. There were six Sherpa’s( there were six hikers) to carry each person\'s clothing (colder weather gear, nighttime clothes, toiletries, etc.). Then six to carry our bedding, and tents ( double roofed for better rain protection), six would carry our food for 7 days ( three full meals a day), eight of them made up the kitchen team, another team of two would carry the oxygen and medicine, four to carry the toilets and tents over them, plus about 10 other Sherpa’s would carry all the tents, tables and chairs. There were also 10 more to carry all of the sherpa’s food and equipment.\r\n\r\nWe had to register and show our passports, and after that, we took a short 20-minute drive to the trailhead. Arriving at noon, a very nice, well-prepared lunch was ready for us. We started the hike at 7700 feet and climbed to 9300 feet. The area was mostly jungle-like, with a lot of fantastic plants, birds, and other exotic wildlife, including Colobus monkeys and other animals. When we arrived at the camp at 9300 feet, the tents were already set up, and we unpacked our gear in each individual tent, had dinner and went to sleep.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Getting-to-the-trailhead\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Hiking to 11,400 ft</h3>\r\nAt 6:30 AM we were woken up with a hot bowl of water to wash up and get ready for the day. A very full breakfast was prepared for us and then we started off to hike again. For hiking, it’s important to eat three square meals a day as well as drink a minimum of three liters of water a day. Without this exhaustion, dehydration, and more can happen. The guides made sure that we would eat a lot and consume lots of water.\r\n\r\nWe headed off on our hike up to 11,400 feet, crossing from the Montane Forest into the Hagenia Zone, where we saw many different plants and beautiful trees throughout the canyon.\r\n\r\nI felt pretty good, as I had taken Diamox, a medicine to help prevent altitude sickness. I had a Camelback-style drinking system so I was drinking copious amounts of water. At night it was cold but with the proper gear (well worth the expense!), I felt warm.\r\n<h3>Day Three Hike</h3>\r\nWe had another early wake-up call today and another substantial breakfast (scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, fruit, toast, jelly, peanut butter, tea/coffee, and more. We hiked across a large plateau and gained about 2,100 feet in altitude. It was very interesting as we passed into the upper heath zone, where there were no more trees here, just a lot of different plants. And lots of volcanic rock (the last active volcano here took place over 10,000 years ago).\r\n\r\nThe hiking was very slow and consistent, as they say in Swahili, “Poli, Poli.” Again I felt very good when arriving at Moir camp at 13,500 feet. We had beautiful views of the mountain as the clouds moved away. It was really spectacular!\r\n<h3>Day Four Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"226\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kilihiking15000-4.jpg\" width=\"423\" height=\"238\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up again at 6:30 AM, had breakfast at 7, and were hiking by 7:30. Today was a shorter hike of only 3.1 miles, but we did climb 2000 feet. It was slow in some parts and the steep sections were even slower. Finally, we arrived at camp after hiking for only 2 hours and 20 minutes. We were now at 15,500 feet. The air is very thin, so with every step you take, you have to think about it. But when we arrived at camp, everything seemed to settle down. During the afternoon there was a hale storm that turned into snow, so everybody went into their tents. I probably took a 3-hour well-needed nap. After a good dinner, we all went to bed, but not until we viewed the beautiful skies at 15,500 feet in the southern hemisphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Hiking-to-15000-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Day Five Hike</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"170\" />\r\n\r\nWe had the usual wake-up call at 6:30 AM and were on the road by 7:30. It snowed during the night, but only half an inch or so, making everything white and beautiful. The good news is this meant it was right around 32 degrees. The sun came out, so it was warm when we hiked but a little bit cooler when clouds were overhead. Plus with the altitude (lots of breathing) and hiking effort, one was rarely cold. Today\'s hike was only one thousand feet of climbing and a short hike to the base camp. The big hike tomorrow will only be about an hour and 20 minutes, but it will be over a lot of rocks and boulders and will be steep in some places. We arrived at the base camp around\r\n10:30 - 11 in the morning. We were supposed to go for a short hike from there without our packs but it started snowing for over an hour, so that was canceled. Tomorrow morning, we will have a 4 AM wake-up call in anticipation of a 2,300-foot elevation climb up to18,650 feet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Day Six Hike</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4864 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-13.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 13\" width=\"492\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\nWake-up call at 4 AM and breakfast at 4:30. The slow group left at 5. We (my hiking partner, myself, and our guide) left about 5:30. At this altitude of over 16,000 feet, everyone moves very slowly. The first little part was steep and slightly snow-covered, but then it got extremely steep and no longer covered in snow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe climbed 2,400 feet over 2.6 miles. The first hour was in the dark, but we all had headlamps. It was very rocky and we had to use our hands sometimes to climb. We ran into a few other tours on the trail and all of us had to cut across a mountainside since the snow had obliterated the trail the night before.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp-16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-4865 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-12.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 12\" width=\"240\" height=\"425\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were now over 17, 000 feet. One of the guides from another tour (all the guides know each other) had a pickaxe and so he chopped thru the snow to make it easier on our footing. Even so, it was very slippery. There were times we had to use all four extremities to climb, even kneeling on the next step up because the step was too high to reach with our foot. Breathing was becoming more and more labored and it was difficult to catch our breath in the thinning air.\r\n\r\nWhen we stopped at 18,000 feet for a snack and water, we thought the worst was over, but that wasn’t the case. The next 500 feet were very rocky and slippery, and that along with the very thin air meant we had to take three or four steps before needing to stop for a break. Like having a bag over your head and pulling for each breath.\r\n\r\nFinally, we reached the craters ridge and were very happy. These are remnants of glaciers that once covered this entire valley. The whole valley was snow-covered and looked like we were walking in a desert. When we arrived, we were not allowed to lie down in our tents for about a good hour because we needed to let our bodies acclimate to the thin air at 18,600 feet.\r\n\r\nAfter that, we enjoyed a well-deserved nap before an early dinner because we would be getting up again at 4 AM to <em>climb to the top of Kilimanjaro!</em>\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dance-18000.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/16-500-feet-to-18-400\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Climbing to the top and beginning the descent</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2282\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"397\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2282\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summit-19341-7.jpg\" alt=\"Summit 19,341 (7)\" width=\"397\" height=\"310\" /> Summit 19,341[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe night was extremely cold, with ground temperatures probably down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. We did everything to keep ourselves warm! I laid my down jacket on top of my sleeping bag (which was rated to zero degrees), plus I had a liner inside the sleeping bag which gave me an additional 25 degrees of warmth. I am definitely not a cold weather person but with the right gear, it was not too bad.\r\nWe were woken up at 4 AM. After eating and packing our stuff ( only our personal things; the Sherpa took care of the sleeping bag and tent each morning and night, we were off for a 75-minute climb, basically straight up and extremely cold. Fortunately, I had bought the best mittens ever and my hands were not cold. Nonetheless, my legs and face took the brunt of it, and we moved very, very slowly. 10 feet could take several minutes. After a very hard, straight-up climbing, we had to cross a flat plane to the actual top of the mountain. The wind was blowing like crazy. The air temp was around minus 10 Fahrenheit with the wind chill probably down to negative 45 or 50 Fahrenheit. But all 6 of us had made it. It was a special feeling…an unbelievable feeling!\r\n\r\nI always carry some ashes of my parents no matter where I travel in this world. And since this was a very special place, I quietly said a prayer, took off my mittens (brrr), and sprinkled some of their ashes at the top. They had made it the whole way with me!\r\n\r\nWe took our pictures and then had to get going due to the intense winds and brutal cold. Fortunately, we summited very early and there were only one or two other groups at the top. Later on, there would be at least 50-100 people. We saw a gorgeous sunrise since it was only about 7 in the morning. We were almost on the equator, and sunrise and sunsets are always at around 6:30 without much variation from season to season.\r\nImmediately, once we started to go down, we could feel the release of pressure in our lungs and chest. The descent and decreasing pressure made it a lot easier on our lungs, plus it was now all downhill. After an hour or two, our quads really felt it, and we would be walking downhill for the next 5 to 6 hours!\r\nWe did stop for a small break for some lunch, but our appetite was low due to altitude. Several of the hikers experienced altitude sickness on the way up, with nausea, diarrhea, headaches loss of appetite, and weakness. But it was worse for me while descending, but fortunately, I had only lost my appetite with slight nausea and it lasted only for a short period of time. Anyway, we finally made it to camp at 10,500 feet. The weather was really nice and a bit warmer, between about 45 to 50 degrees or more. What a difference from the night before! We all had a good meal and rested, as we had been hiking downhill for over 8 hours, and all of our legs were extremely tired.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Hiking-to-the-summit-19-341-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>The descnet and saying goodbye</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sunriseuptop-3.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up at 6:30 AM, which was a big difference from 4 AM. Today would be our last night, and we would be saying goodbye to all the Sherpas and guides. Only the guides would continue with us. I volunteered to be the spokesperson of the group, which meant I would be collecting the tip money and giving a short speech.\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, the 40 or so sherpas gathered around singing and dancing. I actually joined them in the dancing, which I have a video of. I was very tired, but it was still worth it. I gave a 3-minute speech thanking every one of them for all of their hard work and dedication, and telling them that their help, whether by carrying a table, carrying sleeping bags, setting up tents, preparing food and everything else they did for us, was all very special and helped us so much.\r\n\r\nWe then set off for our last 6 to 7-hour hike downhill. Although it was not very steep, it was a dried-up river bed that was full of rocks and stones, making footing uneasy, and causing our quads to be even more on fire. But we knew the end was coming, so we just kept going. We stopped for lunch and continued on. After about 7 hours, we saw the base camp. Nothing could be sweeter! I signed out at the Ranger station and basically collapsed into the waiting truck. There were a lot of campers and hikers ending in this same area, so they drove us about 20 minutes away.\r\n\r\nWe had some lunch and then drove the rest of the way back to the lodge, which was a beautiful hotel about half an hour outside of Arusha on an old coffee plantation. Everybody had their own cabin. For the first time in 9 days, I took a shower. It was wonderful! Then we all gathered with the two guides and I said a few more words to represent the group. We had a nice dinner, and then two people left for the airport by 7 PM. That night, was my first night of sleep in a bed, after 9 days. It was fantastic! The mission was accomplished!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Sunrise-up-top-and-heading-down\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a>\r\n<h2>Kilimanjaro Was Amazing! Final Goodbyes and certificate</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2213 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-5.jpg\" alt=\"Klimanjaro (5)\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" />\r\n\r\nEven though the trip was not exactly as described in the pamphlet, it was something I had had on my bucket list for over 10 years. It was extremely difficult at times. Some of our hikers had difficulty even moving and needed assistance. But we all persevered. I\'ve done 10 Ironman races so far (now 11!), which require monumental training. But the long hike up to the crater from 16,800 feet to 18,400, with the subsequent day of summiting, followed by the 9,000-foot descent, were some of the hardest things that I\'ve ever done. And that includes all my Ironman competitions.\r\n\r\nYou just can\'t imagine what it\'s like trying to move at that altitude. As I said before, it is similar to having a paper bag over your head and trying to grasp for air. There were times I took two or three steps and then had to pause for 15 or 20 seconds just to get my heart rate and breathing back down, repeating that again and again and again. Never looking ahead, only down, because sometimes ten feet took 45-60 seconds to cross. All this while enduring the sub-freezing temperature, the blowing snow, and the wind chill factors. Nothing but grit and determination to keep you going. But the views were spectacular and the feeling of being literally on top of the world made it all worth it.\r\n\r\nI\'ll continue to enjoy my Ironman triathlons and continue to do them as long as I can. But as far as hiking up a mountain to 19,341 feet, this will be my one and only time! It\'s a tremendous accomplishment, but something I would not want to repeat.\r\n\r\n[video poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dancing.png\" width=\"352\" height=\"640\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DANCING-v3.mp4\"][/video]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/final-goodbyes-1.jpg\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Final-goodbyes-and-certificates\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank You to Everyone Who Made Kilimanjaro A Possibility!</h3>\r\nThank you to everyone that sent me well wishes before, during, and after my climb. It meant so much!\r\n\r\nI also thank my parents who gave me the will and determination to achieve all the goals in my life, no matter how hard they are.\r\nThey always ingrained this determination in me and encouraged me to just put my head down and keep going to achieve my goals.\r\nAs I said above, they were with me the whole way and always will be.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this will inspire you that if a goal is desired, to just put your head down and keep going no matter how difficult it may seem.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC </strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Click here</a> to find out more about <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>® </sup></strong>','Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb','','inherit','closed','closed','','2208-revision-v1','','','2021-10-01 01:59:58','2021-10-01 01:59:58','',2208,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4902',0,'revision','',0),(4903,9,'2021-10-01 02:04:53','2021-10-01 02:04:53','<h1>Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb (late by two years!)</h1>\r\n<em>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</em>\r\n\r\nAfter waiting ten years with this on my bucket list, I finally was going to climb Kilimanjaro.\r\n<h3>Getting to Mount Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nThe trip to Kilimanjaro began with an 11-hour flight to London where I had a 36-hour layover. Saw \"Tina, The Musical\" (life and times of Tina Turner). Great show.  Then 9 ½ hour flight to Nairobi, where I spent 24 hours so I was able to see the city. Then a one-hour flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. My arrival at Kilimanjaro airport was on Sunday night. This was followed by a two-and-a-half-hour ride, with half of it on a very bumpy dirt road, before reaching the destination at the base camp. Since it was almost midnight, I went straight to my tent, which was quite luxurious for camping, and included a sink, a bathroom, and even a shower. I took advantage of a quick shower and went straight to bed.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Day-1-Kiliminaro-and-base-camp-arrival\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Pre Hike</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a nice breakfast, where I met the other climbers and our trek leaders, we went for a short two-hour hike just to see the local terrain. It was beautiful, with waterfalls and lots of lush plants and greenery. The guide leader went through our entire pack to make sure that we would be taking everything we needed and that everything was in good shape. The rest of the day was just spent relaxing, except for a short sunset hike of 10 minutes, where at the top of the small hill they had wine waiting for us. A pleasant surprise.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Finally-hiking\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Getting to the Trailhead and First Day Hike Towards Kilimanjaro</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-4.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-3.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-2.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a two-hour ride, we arrived at the check-in point. The weather was hot enough to wear shorts and t-shirts since we were only 3 degrees off the equator. There we saw the more than 45 plus Sherpa’s that would accompany us. There were six Sherpa’s( there were six hikers) to carry each person\'s clothing (colder weather gear, nighttime clothes, toiletries, etc.). Then six to carry our bedding, and tents ( double roofed for better rain protection), six would carry our food for 7 days ( three full meals a day), eight of them made up the kitchen team, another team of two would carry the oxygen and medicine, four to carry the toilets and tents over them, plus about 10 other Sherpa’s would carry all the tents, tables and chairs. There were also 10 more to carry all of the sherpa’s food and equipment.\r\n\r\nWe had to register and show our passports, and after that, we took a short 20-minute drive to the trailhead. Arriving at noon, a very nice, well-prepared lunch was ready for us. We started the hike at 7700 feet and climbed to 9300 feet. The area was mostly jungle-like, with a lot of fantastic plants, birds, and other exotic wildlife, including Colobus monkeys and other animals. When we arrived at the camp at 9300 feet, the tents were already set up, and we unpacked our gear in each individual tent, had dinner and went to sleep.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Getting-to-the-trailhead\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Hiking to 11,400 ft</h3>\r\nAt 6:30 AM we were woken up with a hot bowl of water to wash up and get ready for the day. A very full breakfast was prepared for us and then we started off to hike again. For hiking, it’s important to eat three square meals a day as well as drink a minimum of three liters of water a day. Without this exhaustion, dehydration, and more can happen. The guides made sure that we would eat a lot and consume lots of water.\r\n\r\nWe headed off on our hike up to 11,400 feet, crossing from the Montane Forest into the Hagenia Zone, where we saw many different plants and beautiful trees throughout the canyon.\r\n\r\nI felt pretty good, as I had taken Diamox, a medicine to help prevent altitude sickness. I had a Camelback-style drinking system so I was drinking copious amounts of water. At night it was cold but with the proper gear (well worth the expense!), I felt warm.\r\n<h3>Hiking to 13,400 ft</h3>\r\nWe had another early wake-up call today and another substantial breakfast (scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, fruit, toast, jelly, peanut butter, tea/coffee, and more. We hiked across a large plateau and gained about 2,100 feet in altitude. It was very interesting as we passed into the upper heath zone, where there were no more trees here, just a lot of different plants. And lots of volcanic rock (the last active volcano here took place over 10,000 years ago).\r\n\r\nThe hiking was very slow and consistent, as they say in Swahili, “Poli, Poli.” Again I felt very good when arriving at Moir camp at 13,500 feet. We had beautiful views of the mountain as the clouds moved away. It was really spectacular!\r\n<h3>Hiking to 15,500 ft</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"226\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kilihiking15000-4.jpg\" width=\"423\" height=\"238\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up again at 6:30 AM, had breakfast at 7, and were hiking by 7:30. Today was a shorter hike of only 3.1 miles, but we did climb 2000 feet. It was slow in some parts and the steep sections were even slower. Finally, we arrived at camp after hiking for only 2 hours and 20 minutes. We were now at 15,500 feet. The air is very thin, so with every step you take, you have to think about it. But when we arrived at camp, everything seemed to settle down. During the afternoon there was a hale storm that turned into snow, so everybody went into their tents. I probably took a 3-hour well-needed nap. After a good dinner, we all went to bed, but not until we viewed the beautiful skies at 15,500 feet in the southern hemisphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Hiking-to-15000-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Getting to camp at 16,500 ft</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"170\" />\r\n\r\nWe had the usual wake-up call at 6:30 AM and were on the road by 7:30. It snowed during the night, but only half an inch or so, making everything white and beautiful. The good news is this meant it was right around 32 degrees. The sun came out, so it was warm when we hiked but a little bit cooler when clouds were overhead. Plus with the altitude (lots of breathing) and hiking effort, one was rarely cold. Today\'s hike was only one thousand feet of climbing and a short hike to the base camp. The big hike tomorrow will only be about an hour and 20 minutes, but it will be over a lot of rocks and boulders and will be steep in some places. We arrived at the base camp around\r\n10:30 - 11 in the morning. We were supposed to go for a short hike from there without our packs but it started snowing for over an hour, so that was canceled. Tomorrow morning, we will have a 4 AM wake-up call in anticipation of a 2,300-foot elevation climb up to18,650 feet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Hiking to 18,500 ft</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4864 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-13.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 13\" width=\"492\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\nWake-up call at 4 AM and breakfast at 4:30. The slow group left at 5. We (my hiking partner, myself, and our guide) left about 5:30. At this altitude of over 16,000 feet, everyone moves very slowly. The first little part was steep and slightly snow-covered, but then it got extremely steep and no longer covered in snow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe climbed 2,400 feet over 2.6 miles. The first hour was in the dark, but we all had headlamps. It was very rocky and we had to use our hands sometimes to climb. We ran into a few other tours on the trail and all of us had to cut across a mountainside since the snow had obliterated the trail the night before.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp-16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-4865 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-12.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 12\" width=\"240\" height=\"425\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were now over 17, 000 feet. One of the guides from another tour (all the guides know each other) had a pickaxe and so he chopped thru the snow to make it easier on our footing. Even so, it was very slippery. There were times we had to use all four extremities to climb, even kneeling on the next step up because the step was too high to reach with our foot. Breathing was becoming more and more labored and it was difficult to catch our breath in the thinning air.\r\n\r\nWhen we stopped at 18,000 feet for a snack and water, we thought the worst was over, but that wasn’t the case. The next 500 feet were very rocky and slippery, and that along with the very thin air meant we had to take three or four steps before needing to stop for a break. Like having a bag over your head and pulling for each breath.\r\n\r\nFinally, we reached the craters ridge and were very happy. These are remnants of glaciers that once covered this entire valley. The whole valley was snow-covered and looked like we were walking in a desert. When we arrived, we were not allowed to lie down in our tents for about a good hour because we needed to let our bodies acclimate to the thin air at 18,600 feet.\r\n\r\nAfter that, we enjoyed a well-deserved nap before an early dinner because we would be getting up again at 4 AM to <em>climb to the top of Kilimanjaro!</em>\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dance-18000.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/16-500-feet-to-18-400\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Climbing to the top 19,341 ft/5895 meters and beginning the descent</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2282\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"397\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2282\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summit-19341-7.jpg\" alt=\"Summit 19,341 (7)\" width=\"397\" height=\"310\" /> Summit 19,341[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe night was extremely cold, with ground temperatures probably down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. We did everything to keep ourselves warm! I laid my down jacket on top of my sleeping bag (which was rated to zero degrees), plus I had a liner inside the sleeping bag which gave me an additional 25 degrees of warmth. I am definitely not a cold weather person but with the right gear, it was not too bad.\r\nWe were woken up at 4 AM. After eating and packing our stuff ( only our personal things; the Sherpa took care of the sleeping bag and tent each morning and night, we were off for a 75-minute climb, basically straight up and extremely cold. Fortunately, I had bought the best mittens ever and my hands were not cold. Nonetheless, my legs and face took the brunt of it, and we moved very, very slowly. 10 feet could take several minutes. After a very hard, straight-up climbing, we had to cross a flat plane to the actual top of the mountain. The wind was blowing like crazy. The air temp was around minus 10 Fahrenheit with the wind chill probably down to negative 45 or 50 Fahrenheit. But all 6 of us had made it. It was a special feeling…an unbelievable feeling!\r\n\r\nI always carry some ashes of my parents no matter where I travel in this world. And since this was a very special place, I quietly said a prayer, took off my mittens (brrr), and sprinkled some of their ashes at the top. They had made it the whole way with me!\r\n\r\nWe took our pictures and then had to get going due to the intense winds and brutal cold. Fortunately, we summited very early and there were only one or two other groups at the top. Later on, there would be at least 50-100 people. We saw a gorgeous sunrise since it was only about 7 in the morning. We were almost on the equator, and sunrise and sunsets are always at around 6:30 without much variation from season to season.\r\nImmediately, once we started to go down, we could feel the release of pressure in our lungs and chest. The descent and decreasing pressure made it a lot easier on our lungs, plus it was now all downhill. After an hour or two, our quads really felt it, and we would be walking downhill for the next 5 to 6 hours!\r\nWe did stop for a small break for some lunch, but our appetite was low due to altitude. Several of the hikers experienced altitude sickness on the way up, with nausea, diarrhea, headaches loss of appetite, and weakness. But it was worse for me while descending, but fortunately, I had only lost my appetite with slight nausea and it lasted only for a short period of time. Anyway, we finally made it to camp at 10,500 feet. The weather was really nice and a bit warmer, between about 45 to 50 degrees or more. What a difference from the night before! We all had a good meal and rested, as we had been hiking downhill for over 8 hours, and all of our legs were extremely tired.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Hiking-to-the-summit-19-341-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>The descnet and saying goodbye</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sunriseuptop-3.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up at 6:30 AM, which was a big difference from 4 AM. Today would be our last night, and we would be saying goodbye to all the Sherpas and guides. Only the guides would continue with us. I volunteered to be the spokesperson of the group, which meant I would be collecting the tip money and giving a short speech.\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, the 40 or so sherpas gathered around singing and dancing. I actually joined them in the dancing, which I have a video of. I was very tired, but it was still worth it. I gave a 3-minute speech thanking every one of them for all of their hard work and dedication, and telling them that their help, whether by carrying a table, carrying sleeping bags, setting up tents, preparing food and everything else they did for us, was all very special and helped us so much.\r\n\r\nWe then set off for our last 6 to 7-hour hike downhill. Although it was not very steep, it was a dried-up river bed that was full of rocks and stones, making footing uneasy, and causing our quads to be even more on fire. But we knew the end was coming, so we just kept going. We stopped for lunch and continued on. After about 7 hours, we saw the base camp. Nothing could be sweeter! I signed out at the Ranger station and basically collapsed into the waiting truck. There were a lot of campers and hikers ending in this same area, so they drove us about 20 minutes away.\r\n\r\nWe had some lunch and then drove the rest of the way back to the lodge, which was a beautiful hotel about half an hour outside of Arusha on an old coffee plantation. Everybody had their own cabin. For the first time in 9 days, I took a shower. It was wonderful! Then we all gathered with the two guides and I said a few more words to represent the group. We had a nice dinner, and then two people left for the airport by 7 PM. That night, was my first night of sleep in a bed, after 9 days. It was fantastic! The mission was accomplished!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Sunrise-up-top-and-heading-down\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a>\r\n<h2>Kilimanjaro Was Amazing! Final Goodbyes and certificate</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2213 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-5.jpg\" alt=\"Klimanjaro (5)\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" />\r\n\r\nEven though the trip was not exactly as described in the pamphlet, it was something I had had on my bucket list for over 10 years. It was extremely difficult at times. Some of our hikers had difficulty even moving and needed assistance. But we all persevered. I\'ve done 10 Ironman races so far (now 11!), which require monumental training. But the long hike up to the crater from 16,800 feet to 18,400, with the subsequent day of summiting, followed by the 9,000-foot descent, were some of the hardest things that I\'ve ever done. And that includes all my Ironman competitions.\r\n\r\nYou just can\'t imagine what it\'s like trying to move at that altitude. As I said before, it is similar to having a paper bag over your head and trying to grasp for air. There were times I took two or three steps and then had to pause for 15 or 20 seconds just to get my heart rate and breathing back down, repeating that again and again and again. Never looking ahead, only down, because sometimes ten feet took 45-60 seconds to cross. All this while enduring the sub-freezing temperature, the blowing snow, and the wind chill factors. Nothing but grit and determination to keep you going. But the views were spectacular and the feeling of being literally on top of the world made it all worth it.\r\n\r\nI\'ll continue to enjoy my Ironman triathlons and continue to do them as long as I can. But as far as hiking up a mountain to 19,341 feet, this will be my one and only time! It\'s a tremendous accomplishment, but something I would not want to repeat.\r\n\r\n[video poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dancing.png\" width=\"352\" height=\"640\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DANCING-v3.mp4\"][/video]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/final-goodbyes-1.jpg\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Final-goodbyes-and-certificates\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank You to Everyone Who Made Kilimanjaro A Possibility!</h3>\r\nThank you to everyone that sent me well wishes before, during, and after my climb. It meant so much!\r\n\r\nI also thank my parents who gave me the will and determination to achieve all the goals in my life, no matter how hard they are.\r\nThey always ingrained this determination in me and encouraged me to just put my head down and keep going to achieve my goals.\r\nAs I said above, they were with me the whole way and always will be.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this will inspire you that if a goal is desired, to just put your head down and keep going no matter how difficult it may seem.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC </strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Click here</a> to find out more about <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>® </sup></strong>','Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb','','inherit','closed','closed','','2208-revision-v1','','','2021-10-01 02:04:53','2021-10-01 02:04:53','',2208,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4903',0,'revision','',0),(4904,9,'2021-10-04 01:47:09','2021-10-04 01:47:09','<h1>Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb (late by two years!)</h1>\r\n<em>By Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</em>\r\n\r\nAfter waiting ten years with this on my bucket list, I finally was going to climb Kilimanjaro.\r\n<h3>Getting to Mount Kilimanjaro</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nThe trip to Kilimanjaro began with an 11-hour flight to London where I had a 36-hour layover. Saw \"Tina, The Musical\" (life and times of Tina Turner). Great show.  Then 9 ½ hour flight to Nairobi, where I spent 24 hours so I was able to see the city. Then a one-hour flight to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. My arrival at Kilimanjaro airport was on Sunday night. This was followed by a two-and-a-half-hour ride, with half of it on a very bumpy dirt road, before reaching the destination at the base camp. Since it was almost midnight, I went straight to my tent, which was quite luxurious for camping, and included a sink, a bathroom, and even a shower. I took advantage of a quick shower and went straight to bed.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Day-1-Kiliminaro-and-base-camp-arrival\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Pre Hike</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a nice breakfast, where I met the other climbers and our trek leaders, we went for a short two-hour hike just to see the local terrain. It was beautiful, with waterfalls and lots of lush plants and greenery. The guide leader went through our entire pack to make sure that we would be taking everything we needed and that everything was in good shape. The rest of the day was just spent relaxing, except for a short sunset hike of 10 minutes, where at the top of the small hill they had wine waiting for us. A pleasant surprise.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Finally-hiking\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Getting to the Trailhead and First Day Hike Towards Kilimanjaro</h2>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-4.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-3.jpg\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/killi-trailhead-2.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nAfter a two-hour ride, we arrived at the check-in point. The weather was hot enough to wear shorts and t-shirts since we were only 3 degrees off the equator. There we saw the more than 45 plus Sherpa’s that would accompany us. There were six Sherpa’s( there were six hikers) to carry each person\'s clothing (colder weather gear, nighttime clothes, toiletries, etc.). Then six to carry our bedding, and tents ( double roofed for better rain protection), six would carry our food for 7 days ( three full meals a day), eight of them made up the kitchen team, another team of two would carry the oxygen and medicine, four to carry the toilets and tents over them, plus about 10 other Sherpa’s would carry all the tents, tables and chairs. There were also 10 more to carry all of the sherpa’s food and equipment.\r\n\r\nWe had to register and show our passports, and after that, we took a short 20-minute drive to the trailhead. Arriving at noon, a very nice, well-prepared lunch was ready for us. We started the hike at 7700 feet and climbed to 9300 feet. The area was mostly jungle-like, with a lot of fantastic plants, birds, and other exotic wildlife, including Colobus monkeys and other animals. When we arrived at the camp at 9300 feet, the tents were already set up, and we unpacked our gear in each individual tent, had dinner and went to sleep.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Getting-to-the-trailhead\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Hiking to 11,400 ft</h3>\r\nAt 6:30 AM we were woken up with a hot bowl of water to wash up and get ready for the day. A very full breakfast was prepared for us and then we started off to hike again. For hiking, it’s important to eat three square meals a day as well as drink a minimum of three liters of water a day. Without this exhaustion, dehydration, and more can happen. The guides made sure that we would eat a lot and consume lots of water.\r\n\r\nWe headed off on our hike up to 11,400 feet, crossing from the Montane Forest into the Hagenia Zone, where we saw many different plants and beautiful trees throughout the canyon.\r\n\r\nI felt pretty good, as I had taken Diamox, a medicine to help prevent altitude sickness. I had a Camelback-style drinking system so I was drinking copious amounts of water. At night it was cold but with the proper gear (well worth the expense!), I felt warm.\r\n<h3>Hiking to 13,400 ft</h3>\r\nWe had another early wake-up call today and another substantial breakfast (scrambled eggs, toast, pancakes, fruit, toast, jelly, peanut butter, tea/coffee, and more. We hiked across a large plateau and gained about 2,100 feet in altitude. It was very interesting as we passed into the upper heath zone, where there were no more trees here, just a lot of different plants. And lots of volcanic rock (the last active volcano here took place over 10,000 years ago).\r\n\r\nThe hiking was very slow and consistent, as they say in Swahili, “Poli, Poli.” Again I felt very good when arriving at Moir camp at 13,500 feet. We had beautiful views of the mountain as the clouds moved away. It was really spectacular!\r\n<h3>Hiking to 15,500 ft</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"170\" height=\"226\" /><img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Kilihiking15000-4.jpg\" width=\"423\" height=\"238\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up again at 6:30 AM, had breakfast at 7, and were hiking by 7:30. Today was a shorter hike of only 3.1 miles, but we did climb 2000 feet. It was slow in some parts and the steep sections were even slower. Finally, we arrived at camp after hiking for only 2 hours and 20 minutes. We were now at 15,500 feet. The air is very thin, so with every step you take, you have to think about it. But when we arrived at camp, everything seemed to settle down. During the afternoon there was a hale storm that turned into snow, so everybody went into their tents. I probably took a 3-hour well-needed nap. After a good dinner, we all went to bed, but not until we viewed the beautiful skies at 15,500 feet in the southern hemisphere.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Kili-Hiking-to-15000-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>Getting to camp at 16,500 ft</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"170\" />\r\n\r\nWe had the usual wake-up call at 6:30 AM and were on the road by 7:30. It snowed during the night, but only half an inch or so, making everything white and beautiful. The good news is this meant it was right around 32 degrees. The sun came out, so it was warm when we hiked but a little bit cooler when clouds were overhead. Plus with the altitude (lots of breathing) and hiking effort, one was rarely cold. Today\'s hike was only one thousand feet of climbing and a short hike to the base camp. The big hike tomorrow will only be about an hour and 20 minutes, but it will be over a lot of rocks and boulders and will be steep in some places. We arrived at the base camp around\r\n10:30 - 11 in the morning. We were supposed to go for a short hike from there without our packs but it started snowing for over an hour, so that was canceled. Tomorrow morning, we will have a 4 AM wake-up call in anticipation of a 2,300-foot elevation climb up to18,650 feet.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h3>Hiking to 18,500 ft</h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-4864 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-13.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 13\" width=\"492\" height=\"277\" />\r\n\r\nWake-up call at 4 AM and breakfast at 4:30. The slow group left at 5. We (my hiking partner, myself, and our guide) left about 5:30. At this altitude of over 16,000 feet, everyone moves very slowly. The first little part was steep and slightly snow-covered, but then it got extremely steep and no longer covered in snow.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe climbed 2,400 feet over 2.6 miles. The first hour was in the dark, but we all had headlamps. It was very rocky and we had to use our hands sometimes to climb. We ran into a few other tours on the trail and all of us had to cut across a mountainside since the snow had obliterated the trail the night before.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp-16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/camp.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img class=\" wp-image-4865 alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16500-18400-12.jpg\" alt=\"16500 18400 12\" width=\"240\" height=\"425\" />\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWe were now over 17, 000 feet. One of the guides from another tour (all the guides know each other) had a pickaxe and so he chopped thru the snow to make it easier on our footing. Even so, it was very slippery. There were times we had to use all four extremities to climb, even kneeling on the next step up because the step was too high to reach with our foot. Breathing was becoming more and more labored and it was difficult to catch our breath in the thinning air.\r\n\r\nWhen we stopped at 18,000 feet for a snack and water, we thought the worst was over, but that wasn’t the case. The next 500 feet were very rocky and slippery, and that along with the very thin air meant we had to take three or four steps before needing to stop for a break. Like having a bag over your head and pulling for each breath.\r\n\r\nFinally, we reached the craters ridge and were very happy. These are remnants of glaciers that once covered this entire valley. The whole valley was snow-covered and looked like we were walking in a desert. When we arrived, we were not allowed to lie down in our tents for about a good hour because we needed to let our bodies acclimate to the thin air at 18,600 feet.\r\n\r\nAfter that, we enjoyed a well-deserved nap before an early dinner because we would be getting up again at 4 AM to <em>climb to the top of Kilimanjaro!</em>\r\n\r\n[video width=\"640\" height=\"480\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/16000ft.mp4\" poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/dance-18000.png\"][/video]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/16-500-feet-to-18-400\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h2>Climbing to the top 19,341 ft/5895 meters and beginning the descent</h2>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_2282\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"397\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2282\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/summit-19341-7.jpg\" alt=\"Summit 19,341 (7)\" width=\"397\" height=\"310\" /> Summit 19,341[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe night was extremely cold, with ground temperatures probably down to zero degrees Fahrenheit. We did everything to keep ourselves warm! I laid my down jacket on top of my sleeping bag (which was rated to zero degrees), plus I had a liner inside the sleeping bag which gave me an additional 25 degrees of warmth. I am definitely not a cold weather person but with the right gear, it was not too bad.\r\nWe were woken up at 4 AM. After eating and packing our stuff ( only our personal things; the Sherpa took care of the sleeping bag and tent each morning and night, we were off for a 75-minute climb, basically straight up and extremely cold. Fortunately, I had bought the best mittens ever and my hands were not cold. Nonetheless, my legs and face took the brunt of it, and we moved very, very slowly. 10 feet could take several minutes. After a very hard, straight-up climbing, we had to cross a flat plane to the actual top of the mountain. The wind was blowing like crazy. The air temp was around minus 10 Fahrenheit with the wind chill probably down to negative 45 or 50 Fahrenheit. But all 6 of us had made it. It was a special feeling…an unbelievable feeling!\r\n\r\nI always carry some ashes of my parents no matter where I travel in this world. And since this was a very special place, I quietly said a prayer, took off my mittens (brrr), and sprinkled some of their ashes at the top. They had made it the whole way with me!\r\n\r\nWe took our pictures and then had to get going due to the intense winds and brutal cold. Fortunately, we summited very early and there were only one or two other groups at the top. Later on, there would be at least 50-100 people. We saw a gorgeous sunrise since it was only about 7 in the morning. We were almost on the equator, and sunrise and sunsets are always at around 6:30 without much variation from season to season.\r\nImmediately, once we started to go down, we could feel the release of pressure in our lungs and chest. The descent and decreasing pressure made it a lot easier on our lungs, plus it was now all downhill. After an hour or two, our quads really felt it, and we would be walking downhill for the next 5 to 6 hours!\r\nWe did stop for a small break for some lunch, but our appetite was low due to altitude. Several of the hikers experienced altitude sickness on the way up, with nausea, diarrhea, headaches loss of appetite, and weakness. But it was worse for me while descending, but fortunately, I had only lost my appetite with slight nausea and it lasted only for a short period of time. Anyway, we finally made it to camp at 10,500 feet. The weather was really nice and a bit warmer, between about 45 to 50 degrees or more. What a difference from the night before! We all had a good meal and rested, as we had been hiking downhill for over 8 hours, and all of our legs were extremely tired.\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Hiking-to-the-summit-19-341-feet\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>The descent and saying goodbye</h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Sunriseuptop-3.jpg\" />\r\n\r\nWe woke up at 6:30 AM, which was a big difference from 4 AM. Today would be our last night, and we would be saying goodbye to all the Sherpas and guides. Only the guides would continue with us. I volunteered to be the spokesperson of the group, which meant I would be collecting the tip money and giving a short speech.\r\n\r\nAfter breakfast, the 40 or so sherpas gathered around singing and dancing. I actually joined them in the dancing, which I have a video of. I was very tired, but it was still worth it. I gave a 3-minute speech thanking every one of them for all of their hard work and dedication, and telling them that their help, whether by carrying a table, carrying sleeping bags, setting up tents, preparing food and everything else they did for us, was all very special and helped us so much.\r\n\r\nWe then set off for our last 6 to 7-hour hike downhill. Although it was not very steep, it was a dried-up river bed that was full of rocks and stones, making footing uneasy, and causing our quads to be even more on fire. But we knew the end was coming, so we just kept going. We stopped for lunch and continued on. After about 7 hours, we saw the base camp. Nothing could be sweeter! I signed out at the Ranger station and basically collapsed into the waiting truck. There were a lot of campers and hikers ending in this same area, so they drove us about 20 minutes away.\r\n\r\nWe had some lunch and then drove the rest of the way back to the lodge, which was a beautiful hotel about half an hour outside of Arusha on an old coffee plantation. Everybody had their own cabin. For the first time in 9 days, I took a shower. It was wonderful! Then we all gathered with the two guides and I said a few more words to represent the group. We had a nice dinner, and then two people left for the airport by 7 PM. That night, was my first night of sleep in a bed, after 9 days. It was fantastic! The mission was accomplished!\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Sunrise-up-top-and-heading-down\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a>\r\n<h2>Kilimanjaro Was Amazing! Final Goodbyes and certificate</h2>\r\n<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2213 alignleft\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/klimanjaro-5.jpg\" alt=\"Klimanjaro (5)\" width=\"128\" height=\"128\" />\r\n\r\nEven though the trip was not exactly as described in the pamphlet, it was something I had had on my bucket list for over 10 years. It was extremely difficult at times. Some of our hikers had difficulty even moving and needed assistance. But we all persevered. I\'ve done 10 Ironman races so far (now 11!), which require monumental training. But the long hike up to the crater from 16,800 feet to 18,400, with the subsequent day of summiting, followed by the 9,000-foot descent, were some of the hardest things that I\'ve ever done. And that includes all my Ironman competitions.\r\n\r\nYou just can\'t imagine what it\'s like trying to move at that altitude. As I said before, it is similar to having a paper bag over your head and trying to grasp for air. There were times I took two or three steps and then had to pause for 15 or 20 seconds just to get my heart rate and breathing back down, repeating that again and again and again. Never looking ahead, only down, because sometimes ten feet took 45-60 seconds to cross. All this while enduring the sub-freezing temperature, the blowing snow, and the wind chill factors. Nothing but grit and determination to keep you going. But the views were spectacular and the feeling of being literally on top of the world made it all worth it.\r\n\r\nI\'ll continue to enjoy my Ironman triathlons and continue to do them as long as I can. But as far as hiking up a mountain to 19,341 feet, this will be my one and only time! It\'s a tremendous accomplishment, but something I would not want to repeat.\r\n\r\n[video poster=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Dancing.png\" width=\"352\" height=\"640\" mp4=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DANCING-v3.mp4\"][/video]\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/final-goodbyes-1.jpg\" />\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Final-goodbyes-and-certificates\"><strong>See Photos</strong></a></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Thank You to Everyone Who Made Kilimanjaro A Possibility!</h3>\r\nThank you to everyone that sent me well wishes before, during, and after my climb. It meant so much!\r\n\r\nI also thank my parents who gave me the will and determination to achieve all the goals in my life, no matter how hard they are.\r\nThey always ingrained this determination in me and encouraged me to just put my head down and keep going to achieve my goals.\r\nAs I said above, they were with me the whole way and always will be.\r\n\r\nThank you for taking the time to read this. I hope this will inspire you that if a goal is desired, to just put your head down and keep going no matter how difficult it may seem.\r\n\r\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC </strong>\r\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">Click here</a> to find out more about <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>® </sup></strong>','Report of My Kilimanjaro Climb','','inherit','closed','closed','','2208-revision-v1','','','2021-10-04 01:47:09','2021-10-04 01:47:09','',2208,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4904',0,'revision','',0),(4907,9,'2022-02-25 23:07:30','2022-02-25 23:07:30','<div></div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ironman Maryland Race Report</h2>\n<div></div>\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-362\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Maryland.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Maryland\" />\n<h6 class=\"text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Saturday, September 29, 2018</em>\n<em>2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run</em></h6>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><em>\"Never lose sight of your goals\"</em>-Yvette and Fred Fields</p>\n\n<h3><strong>Here’s the story of my 10th Ironman:</strong></h3>\nI originally scheduled this to take place at Ironman Hamburg, Germany, on June 30, 2018.\nHamburg is special for me as I lived there for 9 months many years ago. And both my parents were born in Germany.\nUnfortunately, it was not meant to be.\n\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.\n\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 <strong>Ironman Maryland</strong> at the end of September. Since it was less than two months away, I just had to maintain my fitness level with moderate workouts.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Getting There:</strong></h3>\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. After checking in at the hotel,  I looked over the course and got ready for race day. The swim took place in a river that fed from the ocean. The day of the race the weather was very good.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Ironman Maryland-The Swim 2.4 miles:</strong></h3>\n<img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-363\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/swim-400.jpg\" alt=\"Swim 400\" width=\"242\" height=\"410\" />Ironman Maryland is notorious for rainy weather but race day was clear and without clouds. 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.\n\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.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">The Bike 112 miles:</strong></h3>\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-364\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike2-600.jpg\" alt=\"Bike2 600\" width=\"411\" height=\"341\" />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. My normal time for 56 miles is 3:10 or more.\n\nI kept pushing ahead without exerting myself too much to save myself for the run.\nAnd I did not have any stomach problems!\n\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.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">The Run 26.2 miles:</strong></h3>\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-365\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/run1-400.jpg\" alt=\"Run1 400\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" />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.\n\n<strong>Foot problems turned out to be my Achilles heel for this race.</strong>\n\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.\n\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.\n\nOne 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. This helped a lot and kept me going without getting cold.\n\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-366\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finish-line-C-400.jpg\" alt=\"Finish Line C 400\" width=\"300\" height=\"338\" />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. <strong>There is a saying that in an Ironman the run is 90% mental and the rest is in your head! Hahaha.</strong>\n\nAnd as I entered the finish chute and crossed the finish line, for the tenth time I heard the announcer say:\n\n<em><strong>Peter Fields, “You are an Ironman!”</strong>\n</em>\n\nAll my aches and pains just faded away.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Ironman Maryland Postscript:</strong></h3>\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.\n\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.\n\nI want to again thank everybody who thought of me during the race or who offered me congratulations on\nfinishing my 10th Ironman.\n\nAnd of course, everyone who took the time to read this.\n\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong>\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 10X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\n\n</div>\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\"><a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJCmEnrqYg\"><img style=\"width: 250px; height: 276px;\" title=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/post-finish-400b.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" /></a>\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,\n</strong></span>Post race pic\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em><a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN-HsVLxHi_BQ_2nP6zLXP6J8ZTFSNJ6IOp8OWMOlpDKkKhr2mo1qrbf6IRAb3iPg?key=cnNlNUFmU0VxUEZuR0lhTmVOOXp3dDB2czNkMTNB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 Maryland\nClick For More Photos</a>Click below for Pictures &amp; Story\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\n\n</div>','Race Report 10th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','361-autosave-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:07:30','2022-02-25 23:07:30','',361,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4907',0,'revision','',0),(4908,9,'2021-11-29 23:43:57','2021-11-29 23:43:57','<div></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ironman Maryland Race Report</h2>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-8\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-362\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Maryland.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Maryland\" />\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Saturday, September 29, 2018</em>\r\n<em>2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run</em></h6>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><em>\"Never lose sight of your goals\"</em>-Yvette and Fred Fields</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Here’s the story of my 10th Ironman:</strong></h3>\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. And 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.\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 <strong>Ironman Maryland</strong> 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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Getting There:</strong></h3>\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. After checking in at the hotel,  I looked over the course and got ready for race day. The swim took place in a river that fed from the ocean. The day of the race the weather was very good.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Ironman Maryland-The Swim 2.4 miles:</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-363\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/swim-400.jpg\" alt=\"Swim 400\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" />Ironman Maryland is notorious for rainy weather but race day was clear and without clouds. 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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">The Bike 112 miles:</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-364\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike2-600.jpg\" alt=\"Bike2 600\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" />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. My normal time for 56 miles is 3:10 or more.\r\n\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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">The Run 26.2 miles:</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-365\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/run1-400.jpg\" alt=\"Run1 400\" width=\"160\" height=\"301\" />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\n<strong>Foot problems turned out to be my Achilles heel for this race.</strong>\r\n\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.\r\n\r\nOne 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. This helped a lot and kept me going without getting cold.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-366\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finish-line-C-400.jpg\" alt=\"Finish Line C 400\" width=\"300\" height=\"338\" />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. <strong>There is a saying that in an Ironman the run is 90% mental and the rest is in your head! Hahaha.</strong>\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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Ironman Maryland Postscript:</strong></h3>\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\n\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\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\"><a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJCmEnrqYg\"><img style=\"width: 250px; height: 276px;\" title=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/post-finish-400b.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" /></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,\r\n</strong></span>Post race pic\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em><a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN-HsVLxHi_BQ_2nP6zLXP6J8ZTFSNJ6IOp8OWMOlpDKkKhr2mo1qrbf6IRAb3iPg?key=cnNlNUFmU0VxUEZuR0lhTmVOOXp3dDB2czNkMTNB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 Maryland\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\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\r\n</div>','Race Report 10th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','361-revision-v1','','','2021-11-29 23:43:57','2021-11-29 23:43:57','',361,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4908',0,'revision','',0),(4910,9,'2021-12-15 02:36:59','2021-12-15 02:36:59','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier and Healthier Life</h2>\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />How to Achieve Optimal Aging</h3>\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\n<h4><em>Your Physician Will Take A Detailed History and Perform Lab Testing</em></h4>\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you.\n\nAfter initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\n<h3>Bio-Identical Hormones Are Not the Same As Synthetic Hormones</h3>\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline.\n\nNatural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\n\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\n\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\n\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\n\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\n\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\n\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\n\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\n\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Your best health insurance','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-autosave-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:36:59','2021-12-15 02:36:59','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4910',0,'revision','',0),(4911,9,'2021-12-15 02:28:59','2021-12-15 02:28:59','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier and Healthier Life</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of vitamin supplementation or hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Bio-Identical Hormones As We Age</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you. After initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline. Natural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Your best health insurance','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:28:59','2021-12-15 02:28:59','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4911',0,'revision','',0),(4912,9,'2021-12-15 02:29:40','2021-12-15 02:29:40','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier and Healthier Life</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />Bio-Identical Hormones As We Age</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you. After initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline. Natural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Your best health insurance','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:29:40','2021-12-15 02:29:40','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4912',0,'revision','',0),(4913,9,'2021-12-15 02:32:18','2021-12-15 02:32:18','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier and Healthier Life</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />How to Achieve Optimal Aging</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you. After initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline. Natural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Your best health insurance','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:32:18','2021-12-15 02:32:18','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4913',0,'revision','',0),(4914,9,'2021-12-15 02:34:33','2021-12-15 02:34:33','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier and Healthier Life</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />How to Achieve Optimal Aging</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you. After initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n<h3>Bio-Identical Hormones Are Not the Same As Synthetic Hormones</h3>\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline. Natural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Your best health insurance','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:34:33','2021-12-15 02:34:33','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4914',0,'revision','',0),(4915,9,'2021-12-15 02:35:57','2021-12-15 02:35:57','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier and Healthier Life</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />How to Achieve Optimal Aging</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n<h3><em>Your Physician Will Take A Detailed History and Perform Lab Testing</em></h3>\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you. After initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n<h3>Bio-Identical Hormones Are Not the Same As Synthetic Hormones</h3>\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline. Natural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Your best health insurance','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:35:57','2021-12-15 02:35:57','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4915',0,'revision','',0),(4916,9,'2021-12-15 02:37:00','2021-12-15 02:37:00','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier and Healthier Life</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />How to Achieve Optimal Aging</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n<h4><em>Your Physician Will Take A Detailed History and Perform Lab Testing</em></h4>\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you.\r\n\r\nAfter initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n<h3>Bio-Identical Hormones Are Not the Same As Synthetic Hormones</h3>\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline.\r\n\r\nNatural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Your best health insurance','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:37:00','2021-12-15 02:37:00','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4916',0,'revision','',0),(4917,9,'2021-12-15 02:37:47','2021-12-15 02:37:47','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier &amp; Healthier Life</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />How to Achieve Optimal Aging</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n<h4><em>Your Physician Will Take A Detailed History and Perform Lab Testing</em></h4>\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you.\r\n\r\nAfter initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n<h3>Bio-Identical Hormones Are Not the Same As Synthetic Hormones</h3>\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline.\r\n\r\nNatural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Your best health insurance','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:37:47','2021-12-15 02:37:47','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4917',0,'revision','',0),(4918,9,'2021-12-15 02:38:44','2021-12-15 02:38:44','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones for A Happier &amp; Healthier Life</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />How to Achieve Optimal Aging</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n<h4><em>Your Physician Will Take A Detailed History and Perform Lab Testing</em></h4>\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you.\r\n\r\nAfter initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n<h3>Bio-Identical Hormones Are Not the Same As Synthetic Hormones</h3>\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline.\r\n\r\nNatural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Bio-Identical Hormones and Aging','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:38:44','2021-12-15 02:38:44','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4918',0,'revision','',0),(4919,9,'2021-12-15 02:58:22','2021-12-15 02:58:22','<h2>Bio-Identical Hormones</h2>\r\nA balanced program of exercise and the consumption of whole foods takes you far down the road of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But when necessary, the inclusion of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy as recommended by your physician might be the boost you need for a happier and healthier life.\r\n<h3><img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1129\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/health-insurance.jpg\" alt=\"Health Insurance\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" />How to Achieve Optimal Aging</h3>\r\nAs people age, they may encounter symptoms that make them feel less than optimal. Even those that follow healthy eating programs. It is possible to stop much of the undesirable aspects and symptoms  associated with aging. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) is a science which has shown to improve the quality of your life.\r\n<h4><em>Your Physician Will Take A Detailed History and Perform Lab Testing</em></h4>\r\nPhysicians who prescribe these hormones will take a detailed history of the symptoms you experience. Following this, a laboratory evaluation of your hormone levels will be done. With these results, a personalized hormone supplementation program can be prescribed for you.\r\n\r\nAfter initiating the therapy, you will be monitored and the hormone replacements will be balanced for optimal benefits. Many patients experience how natural hormone supplementation can help with healthy aging.\r\n<h3>Bio-Identical Hormones Are Not the Same As Synthetic Hormones</h3>\r\nBio-identical hormones are prescribed, but they are natural substances that function as messengers to stimulate cells to heal, reproduce, and rejuvenate. Disease and symptoms of aging occur when hormone levels decline.\r\n\r\nNatural, bio-identical hormones are preferred over synthetic hormones, so you can achieve all of the benefits of hormone replacement without the risks and side effects associated with synthetic hormones.\r\n<h3>Common Bio-Identical Hormones To Boost A Happier and Healthier Lifestyle</h3>\r\n<strong>DHEA</strong>\r\nBy age 40, DHEA has declined markedly. Replacement results in immune enhancement, therefore making DHEA extremely important in cancer and infection prevention. DHEA is a precursor to the sex hormones and is therefore an important building block in the production of these hormones. DHEA helps the breakdown of fats and cholesterol, while reducing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.\r\n\r\n<strong>ESTROGEN</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural estrogen protects against heart disease, stroke, Alzheimer\'s disease, and osteoporosis in women. Estrogen prevents symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, temperature deregulation, mood swings, urogenital atrophy, decreased libido, and depression. Estrogen lowers LDL cholesterol and raises HDL (the good cholesterol).\r\n\r\n<strong>PROGESTERONE</strong>\r\nReplacement with natural progesterone protects against uterine and breast cancer , and also osteoporosis. Progesterone reduces symptoms of menopause. Progesterone occurs naturally with estrogen and should be prescribed concurrently to balance estrogen.\r\n\r\n<strong>MELATONIN</strong>\r\nThis hormone is produced by the pineal gland and declines significantly by age 40. Melatonin controls circadium rhythm and sleep cycles. It induces sleep, improves quality of sleep, and increases REM sleep and deep stage IV sleep. During this deep stage of sleep, the immune system is stimulated. It has anti-cancer effects and modulates immune function by activating the cytokine system (lymphocytic function).\r\n\r\n<strong>TESTOSTERONE</strong>\r\nThis hormone is necessary in both men and women and declines steadily after age 30. Testosterone is responsible for sustaining libido, muscle mass, and immunity. It protects against disease in men plus the degeneration of muscle, bone, tendon and joints. It is a great mood enhancer and imparts a sense of well being in aging men and women.\r\n\r\n<strong>THYROID</strong>\r\nThis metabolic hormone decreases steadily with age. Lack of thyroid hormone results in cold intolerance, fatigue, lassitude, weight gain, increased cholesterol, thin and dry skin, hair loss, thin and brittle nails. Replenishment results in reversal of these symptoms plus increased energy and metabolism.\r\n\r\n<strong>PREGNENOLONE</strong>\r\nDecline of this hormone occurs after age 30. This hormone aids in cellular repair of the central nervous system and is the most potent memory enhancer of all the hormones.\r\n\r\nIf you are not feeling optimal even though you are exercising and eating right, ask your doctor about bio-identical hormone replacement.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Bio-Identical Hormones and Aging','','inherit','closed','closed','','1486-revision-v1','','','2021-12-15 02:58:22','2021-12-15 02:58:22','',1486,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4919',0,'revision','',0),(4921,9,'2022-01-06 00:54:41','2022-01-06 00:54:41','<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/2019/06/header-orthoregen-4.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/2020/05/header-orthoregen-santa-monica-pier.jpg\');\">\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/2019/06/header-orthoregen-9.jpg\');\">\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/2020/05/header-orthoregen-ocean-mountains.jpg\');\">\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/2020/12/Kili-top-header-2.jpg\');\">\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\">Mt. Kilimanjaro in\r\nTanzania, Africa.19,341 feet!!!</span></div>\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Sider-01-V8.jpg\');\">\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 id=\"slide\" class=\"item\" style=\"background-image: url(\'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/2020-REHAB-SYMPOSIUM-Slider-11.MAR_-1.jpg\');\">\r\n<div class=\"carousel-caption\"><span class=\"header_text_first\">Peter A. Fields MD, DC</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_second\">Guest speaker at the American Chiropractic Association Rehab Council meeting</span>\r\n<span class=\"header_text_third\">March 15, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ</span>\r\n<a class=\"btn-more\" title=\"Learn More\" href=\"https://www.acarehabcouncil.org/peter-fields\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More</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 class=\"last\"><a title=\"Keep Looking Forward Despite COVID-19\" href=\"/articles/health-news/dealing-with-covid-19/\">Keep Looking Forward Despite COVID-19</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"COVID-19 Advice: Don’t Fear the Fear Itself!\" href=\"/articles/health-news/dont-fear-the-fear-itself/\">COVID-19 Advice: \"Don’t Fear the Fear Itself!\"</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Rotator Cuff Tendonitis\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/rotator-cuff-tendonitis/\">Rotator Cuff Tendonitis</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Allergic Reactions and Problems of Corrosion with Joint Replacements\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/allergic-reactions-and-problems-of-corrosion-with-joint-replacements/\">Allergic Reactions and Problems of Corrosion with Joint Replacements\r\n</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a title=\"Treat Sciatica Pain Non-Surgically\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treat-sciatica-pain-non-surgically/\">Treat Sciatica Pain Non-Surgically</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Stem Cell Therapy at OrthoRegen&lt;sup&gt;®&lt;/sup&gt; – Why We are Different\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/stem-cell-therapy-at-orthoregen-why-we-are-different/\">Stem Cell Therapy at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> – Why We are Different</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Is Your Hip Bursitis Treatment Working?\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/is-your-hip-bursitis-treatment-working/\">Is Your Hip Bursitis Treatment Working?</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a style=\"color: #0a2745; font-weight: bold;\" title=\"Magazine Article on Stem Cell\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/magazine-column/june-2019-townsend-article/\">Magazine Article on Stem Cell</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"How Arthritis Affects the Older Athlete\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/how-arthritis-affects-the-older-athlete/\">How Arthritis Affects the Older Athlete</a></li>\r\n 	<li class=\"last\"><a title=\"Knee Tendonitis Treatment\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Knee Tendonitis Treatment</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 classs 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 style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" title=\"2020 REHAB SYMPOSIUM - Regenerative Orthopedics with Dr. Peter Fields\" href=\"https://www.acarehabcouncil.org/chiropractic-rehab-symposium#!event-register/2020/3/13/2020-annual-symposium\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2020 REHAB SYMPOSIUM - Regenerative Orthopedics with Dr. Peter Fields</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/health-news/cal-chiro-sports-symposium/\">Join Peter A. Fields, MD, DC at the 2021 Cal Chiro Sports Symposium</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<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>\r\n\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/2019/06/dr-fields.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','','inherit','closed','closed','','2109-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 00:54:41','2022-01-06 00:54:41','',2109,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4921',0,'revision','',0),(4922,9,'2022-01-06 00:56:43','2022-01-06 00:56:43','<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-1685 size-medium\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Stem-Cell-Doctor-Peter-Fields-MD-DC-315x500.jpg\" alt=\"Stem Cell Doctor Peter Fields Md Dc\" width=\"315\" height=\"500\" />\r\n<h4>Peter A. Fields, MD, DC, The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></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 a Chiropractor.</strong> This combination of degrees gives Dr. Fields a broad area of knowledge and expertise that benefits his patients.\r\n<h4>Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></h4>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of <a href=\"https://orthoregen.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup></a> in Santa Monica, CA. which is one of the largest practices in the world dedicated solely to Regenerative Orthopedics. Athletes and non-athletes alike come from around the US and the world to receive treatment, because Dr. Fields helps them to avoid unnecessary joint surgeries. He is a leading expert in using <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stem Cell Therapy</a> to help people avoid joint replacement.\r\n<h4>Regenerative Medicine Expert</h4>\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. Plus, 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<h4>Hackett-Hemwall Foundation Instructor</h4>\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. And Dr. Fields has volunteered his time for two weeks nine different times on their medical trips 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. Also, Dr. Fields was the director of one of only three clinics in Honduras.\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedics Doctor</h4>\r\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in the field of Regenerative Orthopedics, which includes Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma, and Prolotherapy. All of these treatments are natural non-surgical methods of assisting the body to heal weakened or injured joints, tendons and ligaments. With Regenerative Orthopedics, 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<h4>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h4>\r\nDr. Fields is a very active and competitive triathlete, having completed eleven full <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ironman Triathlons</a> as well as numerous (half) Ironman Triathlons and many other triathlons. The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> has had his back and shoulder treated by these techniques and avoided surgery. In other words, this doc walks his talk!\r\n<div id=\"centrevideo\" class=\"text-center\">[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></div>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Bio: Dr. Fields','','inherit','closed','closed','','216-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 00:56:43','2022-01-06 00:56:43','',216,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4922',0,'revision','',0),(4923,9,'2022-01-06 01:08:54','2022-01-06 01:08:54','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At OrthoRegen, we treat many joint</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">injuries with <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/repairing-sports-injuries-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics</strong></a>. These therapies, include </span><b>Prolotherapy, PRP, and Stem Cell Therapy, and are effective for pretty </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much any joint of your body where there is a musculoskeletal injury. When you contact us, we’ll be happy to give a recommendation as to whether you are a good candidate for this non-surgical option. From there, we’ll figure out the right kind of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment option for your exact problem, to effectively repair your joint, and get you back quickly to the activities you love: </span><b>Pain-free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\n<h2><b>Better than Surgery</b></h2>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of our patients come to us when they’ve been told by someone else that it’s time to get surgery to fix their problem. Maybe they have lasting shoulder pain, or there’s a pain in one or both of their knees that just won’t go away. However, that doesn’t mean that surgery has to be the answer. In fact, <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics</strong> is almost invariably a better option. Not only can these treatments be more beneficial, but they also have much less down-time and recovery time.</span>\n\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2567 size-full\" title=\"Regenerative Orthopedic\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Regenerative-Orthopedic..jpg\" alt=\"Regenerative Orthopedic.\" width=\"800\" height=\"648\" />\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you need surgery, you’re probably already in pain. After the surgery, you’re likely to be in plenty of pain, and then you’ll have to recover, possibly go through physical therapy, and so much more. The prolonged recovery time can cause you to be less effective at your job, or possibly even make you take time off. With <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>, you won’t need to take all that time off for recovery. Over the course of just a few Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, most people note improvement, and before you know it, you’ll be returning to the things in life you enjoy.</span>\n<h3><b>PRP </b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The “PRP” stands for “<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platelet-rich_plasma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">platelet-rich plasma</a>,” and is one form of <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>. Like so many of our other treatments, this really just uses what’s already in your body to treat you. In the case of PRP, we utilize your own blood to help your body recover. See, these platelets in your blood contain “growth factors,” which means that they can help get soft tissue repairing as it should. For many of our patients, that’s exactly what they need to repair the damaged soft tissue areas of their bodies.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The blood is centrifuged in a special way to cause the plasma to be rich in platelets or have a high concentration of platelets. So, the PRP we inject into the injured area is practically overflowing with growth factors. Then, this injured area of your body that’s been starving for tissue growth gets a giant helping of it. The more platelets in the damaged area, the faster and more completely your tissues will heal.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a treatment that’s been proven to be effective in joints all over the body. Many of our patients with hip labrum problems or knee meniscus injuries have responded wonderfully to this form of treatment, once again able to do the activities and sports they love. When joints are injured, it’s amazing how difficult simple motions are. You will be relieved to be able to walk, sit, or just use your knees and hips again without pain. </span>\n<h3><b>Dextrose Prolotherapy</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many, this is known as the “original prolotherapy.” When Prolotherapy began in the ’30s, this was the form it took.  Think of your body as a machine. In order for the body to heal the parts of the body that need healing, it sometimes needs a boost. Especially, difficult to heal areas like ligaments and tendons that naturally just do not have a great flow of blood. Prolotherapy is a <strong>Regenerative Orthopedic</strong> therapy that can cause the body to kick into high gear and boost the healing cascade in order to stimulate blood flow and repair the soft tissue parts of your body that have been injured.</span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this form of Prolotherapy, we inject the soft tissue parts of the joint that have been injured. Then, the blood and healing factors rush to heal the areas that have been damaged. We cause a very temporary and low-grade inflammation which makes your body spring into action. It’s important to note that this is a normal part of the healing process. Utilizing a local anesthetic, we make sure that you’re always comfortable during the treatment process.</span>\n<h3><b>Stem Cell Therapy</b></h3>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases of severe degeneration or in certain joint injuries, we may recommend Stem Cell Therapy. We have great success with Stem Cell Therapy because we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy utilizing Dextrose Prolotherapy, PRP, and stem cells from both fat and bone marrow. Just because someone has told you that you need surgery, remember that there are other options available. </span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These various <strong>Regenerative Orthopedic</strong> options are very effective at returning you to a vibrant and pain-free life again. Contact us today for a consultation at [phone], and we’ll be happy to let you know which of our treatments are right for your body.</span>','Regenerative Orthopedic Treatment Options: Getting Back on the Right Foot','','inherit','closed','closed','','2565-autosave-v1','','','2022-01-06 01:08:54','2022-01-06 01:08:54','',2565,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4923',0,'revision','',0),(4924,9,'2022-01-06 01:09:12','2022-01-06 01:09:12','<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At OrthoRegen, we treat many joint</span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">injuries with <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/prolo-news/repairing-sports-injuries-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Regenerative Orthopedics</strong></a>. These therapies, include </span><b>Prolotherapy, PRP, and Stem Cell Therapy, and are effective for pretty </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">much any joint of your body where there is a musculoskeletal injury. When you contact us, we’ll be happy to give a recommendation as to whether you are a good candidate for this non-surgical option. From there, we’ll figure out the right kind of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment option for your exact problem, to effectively repair your joint, and get you back quickly to the activities you love: </span><b>Pain-free</b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.</span>\r\n<h2><b>Better than Surgery</b></h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many of our patients come to us when they’ve been told by someone else that it’s time to get surgery to fix their problem. Maybe they have lasting shoulder pain, or there’s a pain in one or both of their knees that just won’t go away. However, that doesn’t mean that surgery has to be the answer. In fact, <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics</strong> is almost invariably a better option. Not only can these treatments be more beneficial, but they also have much less down-time and recovery time.</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2567 size-full\" title=\"Regenerative Orthopedic\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Regenerative-Orthopedic..jpg\" alt=\"Regenerative Orthopedic.\" width=\"800\" height=\"648\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you need surgery, you’re probably already in pain. After the surgery, you’re likely to be in plenty of pain, and then you’ll have to recover, possibly go through physical therapy, and so much more. The prolonged recovery time can cause you to be less effective at your job, or possibly even make you take time off. With <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>, you won’t need to take all that time off for recovery. Over the course of just a few Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, most people note improvement, and before you know it, you’ll be returning to the things in life you enjoy.</span>\r\n<h3><b>PRP </b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The “PRP” stands for “<a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Platelet-rich_plasma\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">platelet-rich plasma</a>,” and is one form of <strong>Regenerative Orthopedics</strong>. Like so many of our other treatments, this really just uses what’s already in your body to treat you. In the case of PRP, we utilize your own blood to help your body recover. See, these platelets in your blood contain “growth factors,” which means that they can help get soft tissue repairing as it should. For many of our patients, that’s exactly what they need to repair the damaged soft tissue areas of their bodies.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The blood is centrifuged in a special way to cause the plasma to be rich in platelets or have a high concentration of platelets. So, the PRP we inject into the injured area is practically overflowing with growth factors. Then, this injured area of your body that’s been starving for tissue growth gets a giant helping of it. The more platelets in the damaged area, the faster and more completely your tissues will heal.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a treatment that’s been proven to be effective in joints all over the body. Many of our patients with hip labrum problems or knee meniscus injuries have responded wonderfully to this form of treatment, once again able to do the activities and sports they love. When joints are injured, it’s amazing how difficult simple motions are. You will be relieved to be able to walk, sit, or just use your knees and hips again without pain. </span>\r\n<h3><b>Dextrose Prolotherapy</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many, this is known as the “original prolotherapy.” When Prolotherapy began in the ’30s, this was the form it took.  Think of your body as a machine. In order for the body to heal the parts of the body that need healing, it sometimes needs a boost. Especially, difficult to heal areas like ligaments and tendons that naturally just do not have a great flow of blood. Prolotherapy is a <strong>Regenerative Orthopedic</strong> therapy that can cause the body to kick into high gear and boost the healing cascade in order to stimulate blood flow and repair the soft tissue parts of your body that have been injured.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this form of Prolotherapy, we inject the soft tissue parts of the joint that have been injured. Then, the blood and healing factors rush to heal the areas that have been damaged. We cause a very temporary and low-grade inflammation which makes your body spring into action. It’s important to note that this is a normal part of the healing process. Utilizing a local anesthetic, we make sure that you’re always comfortable during the treatment process.</span>\r\n<h3><b>Stem Cell Therapy</b></h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases of severe degeneration or in certain joint injuries, we may recommend Stem Cell Therapy. We have great success with Stem Cell Therapy because we use the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Therapy utilizing Dextrose Prolotherapy, PRP, and stem cells from both fat and bone marrow. Just because someone has told you that you need surgery, remember that there are other options available. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These various <strong>Regenerative Orthopedic</strong> options are very effective at returning you to a vibrant and pain-free life again. Contact us today for a consultation at [phone], and we’ll be happy to let you know which of our treatments are right for your body.</span>','Regenerative Orthopedic Treatment Options: Getting Back on the Right Foot','','inherit','closed','closed','','2565-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 01:09:12','2022-01-06 01:09:12','',2565,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4924',0,'revision','',0),(4925,9,'2022-01-06 01:13:49','2022-01-06 01:13:49','Knee Stem Cells','Stem Cells are An Effective Knee Injury Treatments','Knee Stem Cells','inherit','open','closed','','knee-stem-cells','','','2022-01-06 01:14:29','2022-01-06 01:14:29','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells.jpeg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4926,9,'2022-01-06 01:24:34','2022-01-06 01:24:34','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedic Knee Injury Treatments</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy. Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee? That would depend on your particular injury. Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h4>Regenerative Orthopedic Knee Injury Treatments</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                                 Knee Injury Treatments</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nKnee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®   </sup>\r\n\r\nThat\'s important because the knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body. Plus, knee function is vital to carry out everyday activities.\r\n<h3>More About the Knee</h3>\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone). The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones. The femur and tibia are connected by the four main ligaments at the knee, the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the Medial (MCL) and Lateral (LCL) Collateral Ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n\r\nThere are also two forms of cartilage in the knee, including articular cartilage, which protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella allowing for smooth movement. The meniscus is another type of cartilage, which consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones. Our knees are extremely vulnerable to injury in one or a combination of these elements. In the case of a knee injury, we recommend our <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair damaged tissue, ligaments, and tendons, to get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h4>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h4>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the immune system to repair damaged tissue. Prolotherapy is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries. \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate, and Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the ligaments and tendons. The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages new, strong, tissue to be formed. Why is this important? Because this new tissue is exactly what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nIn some cases of knee injury, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) may be recommended. The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site. Certain injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration. 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, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nReceive treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Prolotherapy?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out the testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, Dc is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>. For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon. In 2019, he completed his 11th Ironman Triathlon, in Cozumel, Mexico. It is his experience as an athlete that allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nContact us to see if you are a candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics or need a second opinion for a recommended surgery. Our goal is to help you improve your health, recover quickly and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n\r\n<strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Prolotherapy are:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee pain after surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Knee replacement pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 01:24:34','2022-01-06 01:24:34','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4926',0,'revision','',0),(4927,9,'2022-01-06 01:57:14','2022-01-06 01:57:14','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedic Knee Injury Treatments</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy. Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee? That would depend on your particular injury. Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h4>The Knee</h4>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                                 Knee Injury Treatments</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body, and knee function is vital to carrying out everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone). The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones.\r\n<h4><em>Knee Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nThe femur and tibia are connected by the four main ligaments at the knee: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><em>Cartilage and Other Joint Structures</em></h4>\r\nThere are other important structures in the knee, including articular cartilage. The cartilage protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella, allowing for smooth movement.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus is another knee structure.  It consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones.\r\n\r\nOur knees are extremely vulnerable to injury. Any one of these structures, or a combination of them, can be involved when the knee is injured. And when knee injuries do occur, we recommend <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair the damaged tissue, ligaments, and tendons, and other structures, and get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h3>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the body\'s own healing cascade to repair damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries. \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate. Therefore, Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons. The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages new, strong, tissue to be formed. Why is this important? Because this process is exactly what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nIn some knee injury cases, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) may be recommended. The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site. Certain injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration. And when necessary, these concentrated platelets work great because they contain large reservoirs of growth factors. How do growth factors help? They have the potential to greatly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nStem Cell Treatments for joints are a great alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we utilize the Gold Standard in Stem Cell Treatments. The treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative, and one that has a great chance of helping you to <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em>.\r\n\r\nAll of these Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are exciting and new cutting-edge therapies that can stimulate knee repair by regenerating weakened, torn or damaged ligaments, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait! Contact us soon, so you can avoid surgery too, by receiving non-surgical treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Your Knee Injuries?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out more testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>. For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active as a triathlete and has completed numerous Ironman competitions. It is his experience as an athlete that allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury, and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to help you improve your health, recover quickly, and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee pain after surgery</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Knee replacement pain</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Knee Injury Treatment','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 01:57:14','2022-01-06 01:57:14','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4927',0,'revision','',0),(4928,9,'2022-01-06 02:01:11','2022-01-06 02:01:11','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments for Knee Injuries</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy. Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee? That would depend on your particular injury. Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h3>The Knee</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                                 Knee Injury Treatments</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body, and knee function is vital to carrying out everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone). The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones.\r\n<h4><em>Knee Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nThe femur and tibia are connected by the four main ligaments at the knee: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><em>Cartilage and Other Joint Structures</em></h4>\r\nThere are other important structures in the knee, including articular cartilage. The cartilage protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella, allowing for smooth movement.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus is another knee structure.  It consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones.\r\n\r\nOur knees are extremely vulnerable to injury. Any one of these structures, or a combination of them, can be involved when the knee is injured. And when knee injuries do occur, we recommend <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair the damaged tissue, ligaments, and tendons, and other structures, and get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h3>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the body\'s own healing cascade to repair damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries. \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate. Therefore, Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons. The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages new, strong, tissue to be formed. Why is this important? Because this process is exactly what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nIn some knee injury cases, <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/platelet-rich-plasma-treatments-and-prolotherapy/\">Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)</a> may be recommended. The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site. Certain injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration. And when necessary, these concentrated platelets work great because they contain large reservoirs of growth factors. How do growth factors help? They have the potential to greatly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nStem Cell Treatments for joints are a great alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery. At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we utilize the Gold Standard in <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Treatments</a>. The treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative and one that has a great chance of helping you to <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em>.\r\n\r\nAll of these Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are exciting and new cutting-edge therapies that can stimulate knee repair by regenerating weakened, torn, or damaged ligaments, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait! Contact us soon, so you can avoid surgery too, by receiving non-surgical treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Your Knee Injuries?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>. To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, or for a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced? Check out more testimonials on this page and on our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>. For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active as a triathlete and has completed numerous Ironman competitions. It is his experience as an athlete that allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury, and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to help you improve your health, recover quickly, and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Pain after Knee Replacement</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 02:01:11','2022-01-06 02:01:11','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4928',0,'revision','',0),(4929,9,'2022-01-06 02:08:37','2022-01-06 02:08:37','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedic Treatments for Knee Injuries</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®.  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy.  Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee?  That would depend on your particular injury.  Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h3>The Knee</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                                 Knee Injury Treatments</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body, and knee function is vital to carrying out everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone).  The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones.\r\n<h4><em>Knee Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nThe four main ligaments connect the femur and tibia at the knee: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><em>Cartilage and Other Joint Structures</em></h4>\r\nThere are other essential structures in the knee, including articular cartilage.  The cartilage protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella, allowing for smooth movement.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus is another knee structure.  It consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones.\r\n\r\nOur knees are incredibly vulnerable to injury.  Any of these structures, or a combination of them, can be involved when the knee is injured.  And when knee injuries do occur, we recommend <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair the damaged tissue, ligaments, tendons, and other structures and get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h3>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the body\'s healing cascade to repair damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries.  \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate.  Therefore, Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons.  The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages the formation of new, robust tissue.  Why is this important?  Because this process is precisely what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nThe clinician may recommend platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in some knee injury cases.  The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site.  Specific injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration.  And when necessary, these concentrated platelets work great because they contain large reservoirs of growth factors.  How do growth factors help?  They have the potential to significantly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nStem Cell Treatments for joints are an excellent alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.  At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we utilize the Gold Standard in <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Treatments</a>.  The treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative that has a great chance of helping you to <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em>.\r\n\r\nThese Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are exciting and new cutting-edge therapies that can stimulate knee repair by regenerating weakened, torn, or damaged ligaments, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait!  Contact us soon, so you can avoid surgery too, by receiving non-surgical treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Your Knee Injuries?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>.  To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments or a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced?  Check out more testimonials on this page and our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>.  For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active as a triathlete and has completed numerous Ironman competitions.  His experience as an athlete allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury, and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to help you improve your health, recover quickly, and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Pain after Knee Replacement</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 02:08:37','2022-01-06 02:08:37','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4929',0,'revision','',0),(4930,9,'2022-01-06 02:09:56','2022-01-06 02:09:56','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®.  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy.  Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee?  That would depend on your particular injury.  Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h3>The Knee</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                                 Knee Injury Treatments</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body, and knee function is vital to carrying out everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone).  The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones.\r\n<h4><em>Knee Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nThe four main ligaments connect the femur and tibia at the knee: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><em>Cartilage and Other Joint Structures</em></h4>\r\nThere are other essential structures in the knee, including articular cartilage.  The cartilage protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella, allowing for smooth movement.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus is another knee structure.  It consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones.\r\n\r\nOur knees are incredibly vulnerable to injury.  Any of these structures, or a combination of them, can be involved when the knee is injured.  And when knee injuries do occur, we recommend <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair the damaged tissue, ligaments, tendons, and other structures and get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h3>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the body\'s healing cascade to repair damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries.  \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate.  Therefore, Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons.  The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages the formation of new, robust tissue.  Why is this important?  Because this process is precisely what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nThe clinician may recommend platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in some knee injury cases.  The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site.  Specific injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration.  And when necessary, these concentrated platelets work great because they contain large reservoirs of growth factors.  How do growth factors help?  They have the potential to significantly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nStem Cell Treatments for joints are an excellent alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.  At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we utilize the Gold Standard in <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Treatments</a>.  The treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative that has a great chance of helping you to <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em>.\r\n\r\nThese Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are exciting and new cutting-edge therapies that can stimulate knee repair by regenerating weakened, torn, or damaged ligaments, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait!  Contact us soon, so you can avoid surgery too, by receiving non-surgical treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Your Knee Injuries?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>.  To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments or a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced?  Check out more testimonials on this page and our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>.  For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active as a triathlete and has completed numerous Ironman competitions.  His experience as an athlete allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury, and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to help you improve your health, recover quickly, and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Pain after Knee Replacement</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 02:09:56','2022-01-06 02:09:56','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4930',0,'revision','',0),(4931,9,'2022-01-06 02:11:03','2022-01-06 02:11:03','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®.  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy.  Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee?  That would depend on your particular injury.  Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h3>The Knee</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>                                 Knee Injury Treatments</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body, and knee function is vital to carrying out everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone).  The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones.\r\n<h4><em>Knee Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nThe four main ligaments connect the femur and tibia at the knee: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><em>Cartilage and Other Joint Structures</em></h4>\r\nThere are other essential structures in the knee, including articular cartilage.  The cartilage protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella, allowing for smooth movement.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus is another knee structure.  It consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones.\r\n\r\nOur knees are incredibly vulnerable to injury.  Any of these structures, or a combination of them, can be involved when the knee is injured.  And when knee injuries do occur, we recommend <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair the damaged tissue, ligaments, tendons, and other structures and get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h3>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h3>\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the body\'s healing cascade to repair damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries.  \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate.  Therefore, Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons.  The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages the formation of new, robust tissue.  Why is this important?  Because this process is precisely what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nThe clinician may recommend platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in some knee injury cases.  The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site.  Specific injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration.  And when necessary, these concentrated platelets work great because they contain large reservoirs of growth factors.  How do growth factors help?  They have the potential to significantly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nStem Cell Treatments for joints are an excellent alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.  At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we utilize the Gold Standard in <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Treatments</a>.  The treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative that has a great chance of helping you to <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em>.\r\n\r\nThese Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are exciting and new cutting-edge therapies that can stimulate knee repair by regenerating weakened, torn, or damaged ligaments, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait!  Contact us soon, so you can avoid surgery too, by receiving non-surgical treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Your Knee Injuries?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>.  To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments or a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced?  Check out more testimonials on this page and our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>.  For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active as a triathlete and has completed numerous Ironman competitions.  His experience as an athlete allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury, and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to help you improve your health, recover quickly, and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Pain after Knee Replacement</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 02:11:03','2022-01-06 02:11:03','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4931',0,'revision','',0),(4932,9,'2022-01-06 02:12:42','2022-01-06 02:12:42','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®.  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy.  Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee?  That would depend on your particular injury.  Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h3>The Knee</h3>\r\nThe knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body, and knee function is vital to carrying out everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone).  The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones.\r\n<h4><em>Knee Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nThe four main ligaments connect the femur and tibia at the knee: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><em>Cartilage and Other Joint Structures</em></h4>\r\nThere are other essential structures in the knee, including articular cartilage.  The cartilage protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella, allowing for smooth movement.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus is another knee structure.  It consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones.\r\n\r\nOur knees are incredibly vulnerable to injury.  Any of these structures, or a combination of them, can be involved when the knee is injured.  And when knee injuries do occur, we recommend <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair the damaged tissue, ligaments, tendons, and other structures and get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h3>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> Knee Stem Cells[/caption]\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the body\'s healing cascade to repair damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries.  \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate.  Therefore, Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons.  The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages the formation of new, robust tissue.  Why is this important?  Because this process is precisely what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nThe clinician may recommend platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in some knee injury cases.  The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site.  Specific injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration.  And when necessary, these concentrated platelets work great because they contain large reservoirs of growth factors.  How do growth factors help?  They have the potential to significantly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nStem Cell Treatments for joints are an excellent alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.  At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we utilize the Gold Standard in <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Treatments</a>.  The treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative that has a great chance of helping you to <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em>.\r\n\r\nThese Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are exciting and new cutting-edge therapies that can stimulate knee repair by regenerating weakened, torn, or damaged ligaments, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait!  Contact us soon, so you can avoid surgery too, by receiving non-surgical treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Your Knee Injuries?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>.  To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments or a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced?  Check out more testimonials on this page and our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>.  For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active as a triathlete and has completed numerous Ironman competitions.  His experience as an athlete allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury, and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to help you improve your health, recover quickly, and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Pain after Knee Replacement</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 02:12:42','2022-01-06 02:12:42','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4932',0,'revision','',0),(4933,9,'2022-01-06 02:13:49','2022-01-06 02:13:49','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®.  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy.  Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee?  That would depend on your particular injury.  Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h3>The Knee</h3>\r\nThe knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body, and knee function is vital to carrying out everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone).  The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones.\r\n<h4><em>Knee Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nThe four main ligaments connect the femur and tibia at the knee: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><em>Cartilage and Other Joint Structures</em></h4>\r\nThere are other essential structures in the knee, including articular cartilage.  The cartilage protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella, allowing for smooth movement.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus is another knee structure.  It consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones.\r\n\r\nOur knees are incredibly vulnerable to injury.  Any of these structures, or a combination of them, can be involved when the knee is injured.  And when knee injuries do occur, we recommend <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair the damaged tissue, ligaments, tendons, and other structures and get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h3>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>               <em>Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries</em></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the body\'s healing cascade to repair damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries.  \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate.  Therefore, Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons.  The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages the formation of new, robust tissue.  Why is this important?  Because this process is precisely what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nThe clinician may recommend platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in some knee injury cases.  The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site.  Specific injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration.  And when necessary, these concentrated platelets work great because they contain large reservoirs of growth factors.  How do growth factors help?  They have the potential to significantly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nStem Cell Treatments for joints are an excellent alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.  At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we utilize the Gold Standard in <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Treatments</a>.  The treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative that has a great chance of helping you to <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em>.\r\n\r\nThese Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are exciting and new cutting-edge therapies that can stimulate knee repair by regenerating weakened, torn, or damaged ligaments, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait!  Contact us soon, so you can avoid surgery too, by receiving non-surgical treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Your Knee Injuries?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>.  To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments or a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced?  Check out more testimonials on this page and our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>.  For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active as a triathlete and has completed numerous Ironman competitions.  His experience as an athlete allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury, and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to help you improve your health, recover quickly, and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Pain after Knee Replacement</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 02:13:49','2022-01-06 02:13:49','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4933',0,'revision','',0),(4934,9,'2022-01-06 02:21:26','2022-01-06 02:21:26','<div>\r\n<h2>Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries</h2>\r\n</div>\r\n<div>Knee injuries are one of the most common problems we treat at OrthoRegen.<sup>®.  </sup></div>\r\n<div>And we successfully treat knee injuries with Regenerative Orthopedics, which include Stem Cell Therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), and Prolotherapy.  Which type of Regenerative Orthopedic treatment is best for the knee?  That would depend on your particular injury.  Below are a few videos where our patients tell you a bit about their injury and how they did after treatment:</div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"Mc4Xo9RTwjw\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Christa-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Christa Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Christa - Knee</strong></div>\r\n<div class=\"youtube-click-div video_left\">[video_lightbox_youtube video_id=\"usKynXnU45A\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" anchor=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Adam-Knee.jpg\" alt=\"Adam Knee\"]\r\n<strong>Adam - Knee </strong></div>\r\n<h3>The Knee</h3>\r\nThe knee joint is one of the most crucial joints in the body, and knee function is vital to carrying out everyday activities.\r\n\r\nThe knee joint is in the middle of the leg and connects upwards to the femur (thigh bone) and downwards to the tibia (shin bone).  The patella or kneecap sits to the front of these bones.\r\n<h4><em>Knee Ligaments</em></h4>\r\nThe four main ligaments connect the femur and tibia at the knee: the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL, found deep within the knee joint) and the medial (MCL) and lateral (LCL) collateral ligaments (on either side of the joint).\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<h4><em>Cartilage and Other Joint Structures</em></h4>\r\nThere are other essential structures in the knee, including articular cartilage.  The cartilage protects the ends of both bones and the back of the patella, allowing for smooth movement.\r\n\r\nThe meniscus is another knee structure.  It consists of two semicircular discs providing cushioning and support for the bones.\r\n\r\nOur knees are incredibly vulnerable to injury.  Any of these structures, or a combination of them, can be involved when the knee is injured.  And when knee injuries do occur, we recommend <a title=\"Prolotherapy\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatment-overview/\">Regenerative Orthopedic</a> knee treatments to strengthen and repair the damaged tissue, ligaments, tendons, and other structures and get you back quickly to the activities you love.\r\n<h3>How Regenerative Orthopedics Works to Treat the Knee</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4925\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"500\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-4925\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/knee-stem-cells-500x375.jpeg\" alt=\"Knee Stem Cells\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" /> <strong>               <em>Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries</em></strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nRegenerative Orthopedics are innovative therapies that treat the knee by stimulating the body\'s healing cascade to repair damaged tissue.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/dextrose-prolotherapy/prolotherapy-treatments-overview/\">Prolotherapy</a> is one type of regenerative treatment that is effective for knee injuries.  \"Prolo\" comes from the word proliferate.  Therefore, Prolotherapy then describes the therapy which boosts the proliferation of fibroblastic cells that stimulate the growth of the soft tissue, such as the ligaments and tendons.  The proliferation of the fibroblasts encourages the formation of new, robust tissue.  Why is this important?  Because this process is precisely what is needed to repair ligament, tendon, and meniscus injuries.\r\n\r\nThe clinician may recommend platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in some knee injury cases.  The blood platelets in Platelet Rich Plasma contain potent growth factors necessary to begin tissue repair and regeneration at the injury site. Specific injuries will require more potent means for healing and regeneration.  And when necessary, these concentrated platelets provide that means because they contain large reservoirs of growth factors.  Plus, they have the potential to significantly accelerate the normal healing process, naturally.\r\n<h3>Stem Cell Therapy</h3>\r\nStem Cell Treatments for joints are an excellent alternative for people who have been told they need joint replacement surgery.  At OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, we utilize the Gold Standard in <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Treatments</a>.  The treatment is an effective non-surgical alternative that has a great chance of helping you to <em>Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery</em>.\r\n\r\nThese Regenerative Orthopedic treatments are exciting and new cutting-edge therapies that can stimulate knee repair by regenerating weakened, torn, or damaged ligaments, tendons, and the menisci of the knee joint.\r\n\r\nDon\'t wait!  Contact us soon, so you can avoid surgery too, by receiving non-surgical treatment for your knee injuries with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>.\r\n\r\n<a style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 275px;\" href=\"https://www.carecredit.com/go/762HNB/bb3poscustacqbtnclk08132020/?dtc=Ds5X&amp;promocode=CLT/\"><img style=\"max-width: 100%;\" src=\"https://www.carecredit.com/sites/pc/image/carecredit_button_applynow_280x100_a_v1.jpg\" width=\"275\" /></a>\r\n<h4>Are You A Candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics for Your Knee Injuries?</h4>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC, and our staff at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> offer traditional Dextrose Prolotherapy knee treatment, as well as <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/prp-treatment/\">PRP Prolotherapy</a> and <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/regenerative-techniques/stem-cell-treatment/\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a>.  To see if you are a candidate for one of our Regenerative Orthopedic treatments or a second opinion for a recommended surgery, contact us for a consultation, OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup>, <a href=\"tel:+[phone_raw]\">[phone]</a>.\r\n\r\nStill not convinced?  Check out more testimonials on this page and our <a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/Testimonials/Knee-Testimonials\">Testimonials page</a>.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1307\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Knee-Small.jpg\" alt=\"Knee Small\" width=\"150\" height=\"200\" />Peter A. Fields, MD, DC is <a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/about-the-athletic-doc/\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></a>.  For over 25 years, Dr. Fields has been active as a triathlete and has completed numerous Ironman competitions.  His experience as an athlete allows him to understand the demands on the physical body, the potential for injury, and the passion of the athlete to get back to participating in the sport they love.\r\n\r\nOur goal at OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> is to help you improve your health, recover quickly, and get back to doing what you love to do!\r\n<h3><strong>Some of the most common knee pain conditions and injuries we treat with comprehensive Regenerative Orthopedics include:</strong></h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/acl-tears-and-knee-ligament-injuries/\">ACL tear Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/get-rid-of-knee-arthritis-symptoms-by-treating-the-source-of-the-pain/\">Arthritis of the knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Breaststrokers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Bucket handle tear of the meniscus</li>\r\n 	<li>Cartilage lesion</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/treating-chondromalacia-patella-successfully/\">Chondromalacia patellae</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Complex meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Flap tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Horizontal tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Jumpers knee</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee instability</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Knee popping</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/avoiding-knee-replacement-with-regenerative-orthopedics/\">Pain after Knee Replacement</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Knee stiffness</li>\r\n 	<li>Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/do-your-knees-hurt/\">Ligament laxity and ligament weakness</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Ligament sprain</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/the-best-treatments-for-medial-collateral-ligament-injuries/\">Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) injury</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/meniscus-and-labral-tears/\">Meniscus tear</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Oblique meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Overuse injuries</li>\r\n 	<li>Parrot beak tear</li>\r\n 	<li>Patellar tracking</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Patellofemoral syndrome</a></li>\r\n 	<li>Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injury</li>\r\n 	<li>Post-surgical knee pain</li>\r\n 	<li>Radial meniscus tear</li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/runners-knee-pain-2/\">Runners\'s knee</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/articles/regenerative-orthopedics/knee-tendonitis-treatment/\">Tendonitis and Tendinosis</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>','Regenerative Orthopedics for Knee Injuries','','inherit','closed','closed','','533-revision-v1','','','2022-01-06 02:21:26','2022-01-06 02:21:26','',533,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4934',0,'revision','',0),(4936,9,'2022-02-25 21:36:17','2022-02-25 21:36:17','3eb0e706 Aa8b 48ca Af63 Fbff5efc5017','Active Life','The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving','inherit','open','closed','','3eb0e706-aa8b-48ca-af63-fbff5efc5017','','','2022-02-25 21:47:37','2022-02-25 21:47:37','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3eb0e706-aa8b-48ca-af63-fbff5efc5017.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4937,9,'2022-02-25 21:47:07','2022-02-25 21:47:07','1d450099 Af27 4acb A887 88c7c66cc238','1d450099 Af27 4acb A887 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21:49:01','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/72d6778e-f955-4f11-b690-3a01db6dc538-2.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(4940,9,'2022-02-25 21:59:19','2022-02-25 21:59:19','<h2>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"250\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"250\" height=\"185\" /> <strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman<br />World Champion<br />&amp; Dr. Peter A Fields</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC is also known as <strong> The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>.</strong>\r\nHe not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.\r\n<h3>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h3>\r\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has led to him becoming known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>. To date, he has completed eleven Ironman Triathlons. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\r\n\r\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking, or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just a few.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4938\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"307\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4938\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3c2609ba-657a-4097-a191-6a009c32f46e-366x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving\" width=\"307\" height=\"419\" /> The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h3>\r\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic, and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and have some quiet time in his life.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n<h2>About <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h2>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cell, PRP, and Prolotherapy, to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar\">\r\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 21:59:19','2022-02-25 21:59:19','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4940',0,'revision','',0),(4941,9,'2022-02-25 22:46:26','2022-02-25 22:46:26','<h2>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"250\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"250\" height=\"185\" /> <strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman<br />World Champion<br />&amp; Dr. Peter A Fields</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC has become known as <strong> The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>.</strong>\r\nHe not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.\r\n<h3>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h3>\r\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has led to him becoming known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>. To date, he has completed eleven Ironman Triathlons. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\r\n\r\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking, or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just a few.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4938\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"307\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4938\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3c2609ba-657a-4097-a191-6a009c32f46e-366x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving\" width=\"307\" height=\"419\" /> The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h3>\r\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic, and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and have some quiet time in his life.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n<h2>About <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h2>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cell, PRP, and Prolotherapy, to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar\">\r\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 22:46:26','2022-02-25 22:46:26','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4941',0,'revision','',0),(4942,9,'2022-02-25 22:48:28','2022-02-25 22:48:28','<h2>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"250\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"250\" height=\"185\" /> <strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman<br />World Champion<br />&amp; Dr. Peter A Fields</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC has become known as <strong> The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>.</strong>\r\nHe not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.\r\n<h3>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h3>\r\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has led to him becoming known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>. To date, he has completed eleven Ironman Triathlons. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\r\n\r\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking, or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just a few.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4938\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"307\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4938\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3c2609ba-657a-4097-a191-6a009c32f46e-366x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving\" width=\"307\" height=\"419\" /> The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h3>\r\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic, and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and have some quiet time in his life.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n<h2>About Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</h2>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cell, PRP, and Prolotherapy, to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar\">\r\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 22:48:28','2022-02-25 22:48:28','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4942',0,'revision','',0),(4943,9,'2022-02-25 22:52:48','2022-02-25 22:52:48','<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"312\"]<img class=\" wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"312\" height=\"231\" /> <em><strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman<br />World Champion<br />&amp; Dr. Peter A Fields</strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC has become known as <strong> The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>.</strong>\r\nHe not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.\r\n<h3>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h3>\r\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has led to him becoming known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>. To date, he has completed eleven Ironman Triathlons. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\r\n\r\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking, or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just a few.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4938\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"307\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4938\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3c2609ba-657a-4097-a191-6a009c32f46e-366x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving\" width=\"307\" height=\"419\" /> <strong>      <em>The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving</em></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h3>\r\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic, and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and have some quiet time in his life.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n<h2>About Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</h2>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cell, PRP, and Prolotherapy, to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar\">\r\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 22:52:48','2022-02-25 22:52:48','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4943',0,'revision','',0),(4944,9,'2022-02-25 22:54:39','2022-02-25 22:54:39','<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"312\"]<img class=\" wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"312\" height=\"231\" /> <em><strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman<br />World Champion<br />&amp; Peter A. Fields, MD, DC (The Atletic Doc<sup>®)</sup></strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC has become known as <strong> The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>.</strong>\r\nHe not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.\r\n<h3>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h3>\r\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has led to him becoming known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>. To date, he has completed eleven Ironman Triathlons. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\r\n\r\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking, or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just a few.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4938\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"307\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4938\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3c2609ba-657a-4097-a191-6a009c32f46e-366x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving\" width=\"307\" height=\"419\" /> <strong>      <em>The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving</em></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h3>\r\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic, and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and have some quiet time in his life.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n<h2>About Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</h2>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cell, PRP, and Prolotherapy, to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar\">\r\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 22:54:39','2022-02-25 22:54:39','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4944',0,'revision','',0),(4945,9,'2022-02-25 22:55:22','2022-02-25 22:55:22','<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"312\"]<img class=\" wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"312\" height=\"231\" /> <em><strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman<br />World Champion<br />&amp; Peter A. Fields, MD, DC (The Atletic Doc<sup>®)</sup></strong></em>[/caption]\r\n\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC has become known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®.</sup></strong>\r\nHe not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.\r\n<h3>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h3>\r\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has led to him becoming known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>. To date, he has completed eleven Ironman Triathlons. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\r\n\r\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking, or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just a few.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4938\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"307\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4938\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3c2609ba-657a-4097-a191-6a009c32f46e-366x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving\" width=\"307\" height=\"419\" /> <strong>      <em>The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving</em></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h3>\r\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic, and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and have some quiet time in his life.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n<h2>About Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</h2>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cell, PRP, and Prolotherapy, to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar\">\r\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 22:55:22','2022-02-25 22:55:22','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4945',0,'revision','',0),(4946,9,'2022-02-25 23:01:55','2022-02-25 23:01:55','<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></h2>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC has become known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®.  </sup></strong>\r\n\r\nHe not only treats athletes but is an athlete himself, so he understands the desire to keep active. So if you suffer an injury, he gets what it means to you to get back into the game or to return quickly to your sport.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_374\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"498\"]<img class=\" wp-image-374\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/dr-fields-pete-jacobs-small.jpg\" alt=\"Dr Fields Pete Jacobs Small\" width=\"498\" height=\"369\" /> <em><strong> Pete Jacobs 2012 Ironman World Champion and Dr. Fields           (The Atletic Doc<sup>®)</sup></strong></em><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">He not only treats athletes in his practice but is an athlete himself.</span>[/caption]\r\n<h3>How Doctor Fields Became <strong class=\"subhead\">The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong></h3>\r\nFor over twenty years, Dr. Fields has been active in the sport of Triathlon which has led to him becoming known as <strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></strong>. To date, he has completed eleven Ironman Triathlons. An Ironman Triathlon is a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike, and a 26.2-mile run. Dr. Fields has competed in over 60 other Triathlons in his career, including eight half (70.3) Ironman competitions as well as numerous Olympic distance ones. He says that even with all the years of training and racing, he still enjoys the challenges of it all.\r\n\r\nWith a busy practice, Dr. Fields still makes time to work out. During the triathlon season, he can be found swimming, biking, or running six to seven days a week in addition to a regime of active stretching twice a day. On most weekends, Dr. Fields can be found on long training rides. Besides being outdoors and keeping himself very physically active, Dr. Fields also enjoys the camaraderie of his training partners. In addition to the sport of Triathlon, Dr. Fields is a competitive tennis player and participates in several other athletic activities including skiing, lifting weights, scuba diving, and hiking to name just afew.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_4938\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"359\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4938\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/3c2609ba-657a-4097-a191-6a009c32f46e-366x500.jpg\" alt=\"The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving\" width=\"359\" height=\"490\" /> <strong>      <em>The Athletic Doc Scuba Diving</em></strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</strong> Keeps Active and Fit to Maintain Optimal Health</h3>\r\nDr. Fields finds that keeping fit and active is not only important in keeping him in top physical shape but also in staying in touch with those patients that are, or want to be, active. To keep his body at maximum efficiency and maintain optimal health, Dr. Fields eats a very healthy diet which includes lots of organic fruits and vegetables and other whole food products. He avoids processed foods, fried foods, and white flour or white sugar products. <em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup></em> also utilizes a daily vitamin and supplement regime as well as massage therapy, chiropractic, and of course, <strong>Prolotherapy</strong> for those injuries that just won\'t heal. Plus he makes sure to get plenty of sleep, drink lots of water, and have some quiet time in his life.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Prolotherapy</a> Doctor. For more severe injuries, Dr. Fields recommends <a href=\"#\">PRP Prolotherapy</a>, which uses a patient\'s own cells to stimulate healing. And for his patients who have arthritic joints, torn or missing cartilage, or bone-on-bone conditions, Dr. Fields is a nationally known <a href=\"#\">Stem Cell Prolotherapy</a> doctor who regularly helps his patients avoid joint replacement surgery.\r\n<h2>About Peter A. Fields, MD, DC</h2>\r\nDr. Fields is the Director of OrthoRegen<sup>®</sup> in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest practices in the world dedicated to Regenerative Orthopedics. Dr. Fields treats patients from around the United States and the World: from professional athletes to weekend warriors and even non-athletes. He helps people avoid orthopedic surgeries whether full surgery or arthroscopic.\r\n\r\nDr. Fields is a leading expert in Regenerative Orthopedic treatments such as Stem Cells, PRP, and Prolotherapy, to help people reduce pain and prevent joint replacement.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> motto is \"not only train hard but smart – as if your body depended on it\"</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<a class=\"buttonlink\" href=\"https://www.drfields.com/contact/\"> Schedule Your Appointment Today!</a>\r\n<div class=\"fullwidth color_bar\">\r\n<div id=\"aboutdocgallery\" class=\"col-md-12\">\r\n<h4>Ironman Photos &amp; Stories</h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-9th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" />2017 Ironman Santa Rose</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-8th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-7th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Switzerland-Finish-Line-2016-275.jpg\" />2016 Ironman Switzerland</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-6th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Finish-2015-275.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-5th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman-brazil-finish.jpg\" />2015 Ironman Brazil</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-4th-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ironman2014-large.jpg\" />2014 Ironman Austria</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-3rd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2011-finish2.jpg\" />2013 Ironman Canada</a></li>\r\n 	<li><a href=\"https://www.drfields.com/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><img src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cozumel-2012-finish2.jpg\" />2012 Ironman Cozumel</a></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</div>\r\n</div>','About The Athletic Doc','','inherit','closed','closed','','373-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:01:55','2022-02-25 23:01:55','',373,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4946',0,'revision','',0),(4947,9,'2022-02-25 23:04:38','2022-02-25 23:04:38','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1759\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/event-logo-im-hamburg.jpg\" alt=\"Event Logo Im Hamburg\" width=\"370\" height=\"158\" />\r\n<h4 id=\"athleticdoc\" class=\"text-center\">Peter A. Fields, MD DC</h4>\r\n<h5 class=\"text-center\">The Athletic Doc®</h5>\r\n<h5 class=\"text-center\">will be competing in his\r\n10th Ironman\r\nin Hamburg Germany\r\nSunday July 29, 2018</h5>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">Start time is 6:40am Hamburg time\r\nwhich is 10:40pm Saturday night in LA\r\n(there is a nine-hour time difference).</p>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">His estimated time is\r\nbetween 13.5-14 hours.</p>\r\n\r\n<h5 class=\"text-center\"><u>How To follow Dr Fields</u></h5>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">1. Download the Ironman Tracker app from your app store\r\nLook or search for Ironman Hamburg\r\nSearch for Peter Fields name\r\n\r\n2. Or on your desktop or laptop go to\r\n<a href=\"http://www.Ironmanlive.com\"><span style=\"font-size: 32px;\">Ironmanlive.com</span></a>\r\nand look for Ironman Hamburg.\r\nThen click on the Athlete Tracker link</p>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\">In case he does not come up by name, his race number is 2361.</p>\r\n\r\n<h4 id=\"athleticdoc\" class=\"text-center\">Go The Athletic Doc®!!</h4>','Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','1758-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:04:38','2022-02-25 23:04:38','',1758,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4947',0,'revision','',0),(4948,9,'2022-02-25 23:05:33','2022-02-25 23:05:33','<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2369 aligncenter\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/image1-1.png\" alt=\"Image1 (1)\" width=\"320\" height=\"240\" />\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Athletic Doc® will be competing in his</b></h2>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center; color: #4bacc6;\"><b>   </b><b>11</b><b>th</b><b> Ironman!!</b></h1>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>  July 14, 2019 in Spain</b></h1>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2373\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/11th-ironman.png\" alt=\"11th Ironman\" width=\"437\" height=\"175\" />\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>     Follow Dr. Fields live</b></h1>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"><b>Go to Ironman.com</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search Vitoria-Gasteiz (click athlete tracker)</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span><b>or</b></p>\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"><b>Download the Ironman Tracker App</b></h2>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>      Go The Athletic Doc!</b></h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>NOTE: Race starts at 8:30am Sunday the 14</b><b>th </b><b>local time</b></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>(11:30 pm Sat Night July 13</b><b>th</b><b> LA time) </b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n</span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a 9hour time difference.</span></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Dr Fields est. time is 13.5-14.5 hrs. Race number is 1919</b></p>','11th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','2366-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:05:33','2022-02-25 23:05:33','',2366,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4948',0,'revision','',0),(4949,9,'2022-02-25 23:08:17','2022-02-25 23:08:17','<div></div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ironman Maryland Race Report</h2>\r\n<div></div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-8\">\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-362\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Maryland.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Maryland\" />\r\n<h6 class=\"text-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Saturday, September 29, 2018</em>\r\n<em>2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run</em></h6>\r\n<p class=\"text-center\"><em>\"Never lose sight of your goals\"</em>-Yvette and Fred Fields</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong>Here’s the story of my 10th Ironman:</strong></h3>\r\nI originally scheduled this to take place at Ironman Hamburg, Germany, on June 30, 2018.\r\nHamburg is special for me as I lived there for 9 months many years ago. And 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.\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 <strong>Ironman Maryland</strong> at the end of September. Since it was less than two months away, I just had to maintain my fitness level with moderate workouts.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Getting There:</strong></h3>\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. After checking in at the hotel,  I looked over the course and got ready for race day. The swim took place in a river that fed from the ocean. The day of the race the weather was very good.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Ironman Maryland-The Swim 2.4 miles:</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-363\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/swim-400.jpg\" alt=\"Swim 400\" width=\"242\" height=\"410\" />Ironman Maryland is notorious for rainy weather but race day was clear and without clouds. 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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">The Bike 112 miles:</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignright  wp-image-364\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/bike2-600.jpg\" alt=\"Bike2 600\" width=\"411\" height=\"341\" />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. My normal time for 56 miles is 3:10 or more.\r\n\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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">The Run 26.2 miles:</strong></h3>\r\n<img class=\"alignleft  wp-image-365\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/run1-400.jpg\" alt=\"Run1 400\" width=\"236\" height=\"425\" />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\n<strong>Foot problems turned out to be my Achilles heel for this race.</strong>\r\n\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.\r\n\r\nOne 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. This helped a lot and kept me going without getting cold.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-366\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/finish-line-C-400.jpg\" alt=\"Finish Line C 400\" width=\"300\" height=\"338\" />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. <strong>There is a saying that in an Ironman the run is 90% mental and the rest is in your head! Hahaha.</strong>\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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">Ironman Maryland Postscript:</strong></h3>\r\nAs with every race, my parents’ spirit was with me the whole way. What they went through to survive the 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\n\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\r\n</div>\r\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\"><a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTJCmEnrqYg\"><img style=\"width: 250px; height: 276px;\" title=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/post-finish-400b.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Maryland 2018 Finisher\" /></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,\r\n</strong></span>Post race pic\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em><a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN-HsVLxHi_BQ_2nP6zLXP6J8ZTFSNJ6IOp8OWMOlpDKkKhr2mo1qrbf6IRAb3iPg?key=cnNlNUFmU0VxUEZuR0lhTmVOOXp3dDB2czNkMTNB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2018 Maryland\r\nClick For More Photos</a>Click 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\r\n</div>','Race Report 10th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','361-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:08:17','2022-02-25 23:08:17','',361,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4949',0,'revision','',0),(4950,9,'2022-02-25 23:49:08','2022-02-25 23:49:08','<h2>Ironman 9 in Santa Rosa, California</h2>\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">My parents, Yvette and Fred Fields said, \"Always keep moving forward in life.\" And in Ironman 9, and during all of my ironman competitions, that saying is always in my mind.</p>\n\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_355\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"275\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-355\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Snoopy.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Snoopy\" width=\"275\" height=\"240\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields and Snoopy</strong>[/caption]\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING READY FOR IRONMAN 9</strong></h3>\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">This one was a lot easier to get to than the others as it was my first Ironman in the US and in northern California- 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!</p>\n\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY MORNING</strong></h3>\nThis race was a bit different than others. 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. Then I had to drive down to the downtown area, park the car and walk over to where the buses were.\n\nFortunately, my bike and other gear were already at the lake.  After a one-hour bus ride to the lake, I 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 lakefront. 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 it, I decided to wear one even though I get very warm in it.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong></h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_354\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"264\"]<img class=\" wp-image-354\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Swim.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Swim\" width=\"264\" height=\"396\" /> <strong>Swim Finish with his parents\' initials on my forearms</strong>[/caption]\n\nAs 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.\n\nHalfway through the first loop, I realized I was getting too warm. After the first lap, I had the opportunity to run out onto the landing, take it off, and get back into 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.\n\nAfter the swim there is a quarter-mile very steep hill to get to your bicycle. They told people to not leave shoes or other footgear 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, I grabbed my gear, changed, and got onto my bike.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong></h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_353\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"299\"]<img class=\" wp-image-353\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Bike-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Bike 3\" width=\"299\" height=\"538\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields during the 112-mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]\n\nThe bike had 4,000 feet of climbing. I prepared for this so overall it was not too bad. Lots of wineries; at least 30 or more. It was not as scenic as other Ironman races I have done because we did ride along a highway several times but pleasant when going by wineries.\n\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.\n\nRight 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 than I could have ever have done it. And without greasy hands too!\n\nSo back on the bike, I finally got to the town where we then had to ride two 17-mile loops. This was invigorating as the crowd was there. Unfortunately, on these loops, the road got even worse. There 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.\n\nSo, as we entered the town on the last loop, the crowds were cheering. Then it was into T2 tent and change into running shoes, visor, down some nutrition and out for the 26.2-mile marathon run.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong></h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_352\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\" wp-image-352\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Run-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Run 2\" width=\"255\" height=\"459\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2-mile run</strong>[/caption]\n\nAs 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. Then the crowds dwindled. There was some shade but not everywhere, so the sun took its toll, and I had some difficulties with my foot. Fortunately, I could adjust my running gait and keep going.\n\nThe first 8.8 miles (the first loop) was pretty good. On the second, 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 were 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 one\'s mind occupied is imperative. Dealing with my foot pain plus the physical and mental exhaustion that one experiences in an Ironman are 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.\n<h3>Crossing the Finish Line</h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_351\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"289\"]<img class=\" wp-image-351\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finishline 3\" width=\"289\" height=\"520\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]\n\nI 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.\n\nJust 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 me and told me that his girlfriend was not far behind. He told me her name and that did not ring a bell either.\n\nIt really didn’t matter as he was encouraging me, which was needed at that time. 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 is never easy. The exhilaration and enthusiasm of the crowd, and hearing the announcer say, <strong>\"<em>Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!”</em>,</strong> never gets old. Never.\n\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.\n\n<strong class=\"subhead\">POSTSCRIPT</strong>\n\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.\n\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. 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.\n\nThey 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 were with me all the way.\n\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. And I always start each race with their initials marked on my forearms.\n\nI want to thank you for taking the time to read this and for supporting me, whether online, thinking about me, or by reading this.\n\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong>\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 9X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\"><a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds0_hCW9WA4\"><img title=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finisher-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" /></a>\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,\n</strong></span>Post-race pic\n\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em><a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOZKCkaR9a0fl-OfBkXj-Z46M__ixhQOKqFQiAB_sf0rQDWmGsv_NdpwYlUbChPfw?key=MWNqUHJtR0hwSmdyVVFxQ2t1WmY3ZkVTYlNFZ2FB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Santa Rosa\nClick For More Photos</a>\n\nClick below for Pictures &amp; Story\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-9th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2017 Ironman Santa Rosa</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-8th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-7th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2016 Ironman Switzerland</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-6th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-5th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2015 Ironman Brazil</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-4th-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2014 Ironman Austria</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/About/The-Athletic-Doc/Race-Report-3rd-Ironman\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2013 Ironman Canada</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-2nd-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2012 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\n<a href=\"/about/the-athletic-doc/race-report-1st-ironman/\"><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\">2011 Ironman Cozumel</strong></a>\n\n</div>','Race Report 9th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','348-autosave-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:49:08','2022-02-25 23:49:08','',348,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4950',0,'revision','',0),(4951,9,'2022-02-25 23:49:38','2022-02-25 23:49:38','<h2>Ironman 9 in Santa Rosa, California</h2>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">My parents, Yvette and Fred Fields said, \"Always keep moving forward in life.\" And in Ironman 9, and during all of my ironman competitions, that saying is always in my mind.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_355\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"275\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-355\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Snoopy.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Snoopy\" width=\"275\" height=\"240\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields and Snoopy</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING READY FOR IRONMAN 9</strong></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">This one was a lot easier to get to than the others as it was my first Ironman in the US and in northern California- 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!</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY MORNING</strong></h3>\r\nThis race was a bit different than others. 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. Then I had to drive down to the downtown area, park the car and walk over to where the buses were.\r\n\r\nFortunately, my bike and other gear were already at the lake.  After a one-hour bus ride to the lake, I 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 lakefront. 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 it, I decided to wear one even though I get very warm in it.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_354\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"264\"]<img class=\" wp-image-354\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Swim.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Swim\" width=\"264\" height=\"396\" /> <strong>Swim Finish with his parents\' initials on my forearms</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs 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.\r\n\r\nHalfway through the first loop, I realized I was getting too warm. After the first lap, I had the opportunity to run out onto the landing, take it off, and get back into 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.\r\n\r\nAfter the swim there is a quarter-mile very steep hill to get to your bicycle. They told people to not leave shoes or other footgear 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, I grabbed my gear, changed, and got onto my bike.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_353\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"299\"]<img class=\" wp-image-353\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Bike-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Bike 3\" width=\"299\" height=\"538\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields during the 112-mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe bike had 4,000 feet of climbing. I prepared for this so overall it was not too bad. Lots of wineries; at least 30 or more. It was not as scenic as other Ironman races 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.\r\n\r\nRight 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 than I could have ever have done it. And without greasy hands too!\r\n\r\nSo back on the bike, I finally got to the town where we then had to ride two 17-mile loops. This was invigorating as the crowd was there. Unfortunately, on these loops, the road got even worse. There 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 the town on the last loop, the crowds were cheering. 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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_352\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\" wp-image-352\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Run-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Run 2\" width=\"255\" height=\"459\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2-mile run</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs 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. Then the crowds dwindled. There was some shade but not everywhere, so the sun took its toll, and I had some difficulties with my foot. Fortunately, I could adjust my running gait and keep going.\r\n\r\nThe first 8.8 miles (the first loop) was pretty good. On the second, 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 were not doing well. Being with the other athletes gave me tremendous moral support and the will to not give up.\r\n\r\nThe second loop was tough as it took place during the 11th and 13th hours of racing, so keeping one\'s mind occupied is imperative. Dealing with my foot pain plus the physical and mental exhaustion that one experiences in an Ironman are 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.\r\n<h3>Crossing the Finish Line</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_351\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"289\"]<img class=\" wp-image-351\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finishline 3\" width=\"289\" height=\"520\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI 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.\r\n\r\nJust 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 me and told me that his girlfriend was not far behind. He told me her name and that did not ring a bell either.\r\n\r\nIt really didn’t matter as he was encouraging me, which was needed at that time. 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 is never easy. The exhilaration and enthusiasm of the crowd, and hearing the announcer say, <strong>\"<em>Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!”</em>,</strong> 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\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">POSTSCRIPT</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. 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.\r\n\r\nThey 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 were 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. And I always 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 online, thinking about me, or by reading this.\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 id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\"><a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds0_hCW9WA4\"><img title=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finisher-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" /></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,\r\n</strong></span>Post-race pic\r\n\r\n<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em><a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOZKCkaR9a0fl-OfBkXj-Z46M__ixhQOKqFQiAB_sf0rQDWmGsv_NdpwYlUbChPfw?key=MWNqUHJtR0hwSmdyVVFxQ2t1WmY3ZkVTYlNFZ2FB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Santa Rosa\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\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\r\n</div>','Race Report 9th Ironman','','inherit','closed','closed','','348-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:49:38','2022-02-25 23:49:38','',348,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4951',0,'revision','',0),(4952,9,'2022-02-25 23:50:12','2022-02-25 23:50:12','<h2>Ironman 9 in Santa Rosa, California</h2>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">My parents, Yvette and Fred Fields said, \"Always keep moving forward in life.\" And in Ironman 9, and during all of my ironman competitions, that saying is always in my mind.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_355\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"275\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-355\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Snoopy.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Snoopy\" width=\"275\" height=\"240\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields and Snoopy</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING READY FOR IRONMAN 9</strong></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">This one was a lot easier to get to than the others as it was my first Ironman in the US and in northern California- 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!</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY MORNING</strong></h3>\r\nThis race was a bit different than others. 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. Then I had to drive down to the downtown area, park the car and walk over to where the buses were.\r\n\r\nFortunately, my bike and other gear were already at the lake.  After a one-hour bus ride to the lake, I 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 lakefront. 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 it, I decided to wear one even though I get very warm in it.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_354\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"264\"]<img class=\" wp-image-354\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Swim.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Swim\" width=\"264\" height=\"396\" /> <strong>Swim Finish with his parents\' initials on my forearms</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs 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.\r\n\r\nHalfway through the first loop, I realized I was getting too warm. After the first lap, I had the opportunity to run out onto the landing, take it off, and get back into 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.\r\n\r\nAfter the swim there is a quarter-mile very steep hill to get to your bicycle. They told people to not leave shoes or other footgear 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, I grabbed my gear, changed, and got onto my bike.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_353\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"299\"]<img class=\" wp-image-353\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Bike-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Bike 3\" width=\"299\" height=\"538\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields during the 112-mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe bike had 4,000 feet of climbing. I prepared for this so overall it was not too bad. Lots of wineries; at least 30 or more. It was not as scenic as other Ironman races 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.\r\n\r\nRight 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 than I could have ever have done it. And without greasy hands too!\r\n\r\nSo back on the bike, I finally got to the town where we then had to ride two 17-mile loops. This was invigorating as the crowd was there. Unfortunately, on these loops, the road got even worse. There 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 the town on the last loop, the crowds were cheering. 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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_352\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\" wp-image-352\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Run-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Run 2\" width=\"255\" height=\"459\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2-mile run</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs 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. Then the crowds dwindled. There was some shade but not everywhere, so the sun took its toll, and I had some difficulties with my foot. Fortunately, I could adjust my running gait and keep going.\r\n\r\nThe first 8.8 miles (the first loop) was pretty good. On the second, 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 were not doing well. Being with the other athletes gave me tremendous moral support and the will to not give up.\r\n\r\nThe second loop was tough as it took place during the 11th and 13th hours of racing, so keeping one\'s mind occupied is imperative. Dealing with my foot pain plus the physical and mental exhaustion that one experiences in an Ironman are 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.\r\n<h3>Crossing the Finish Line</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_351\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"289\"]<img class=\" wp-image-351\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finishline 3\" width=\"289\" height=\"520\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI 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.\r\n\r\nJust 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 me and told me that his girlfriend was not far behind. He told me her name and that did not ring a bell either.\r\n\r\nIt really didn’t matter as he was encouraging me, which was needed at that time. 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 is never easy. The exhilaration and enthusiasm of the crowd, and hearing the announcer say, <strong>\"<em>Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!”</em>,</strong> 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\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">POSTSCRIPT</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. 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.\r\n\r\nThey 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 were 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. And I always 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 online, thinking about me, or by reading this.\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 id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\"><a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds0_hCW9WA4\"><img title=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finisher-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" /></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,\r\n</strong></span>Post-race pic<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em><a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOZKCkaR9a0fl-OfBkXj-Z46M__ixhQOKqFQiAB_sf0rQDWmGsv_NdpwYlUbChPfw?key=MWNqUHJtR0hwSmdyVVFxQ2t1WmY3ZkVTYlNFZ2FB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Santa Rosa\r\nClick For More Photos</a>\r\n\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\r\n</div>','My 9th Ironman- Santa Rosa California','','inherit','closed','closed','','348-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:50:12','2022-02-25 23:50:12','',348,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4952',0,'revision','',0),(4953,9,'2022-02-25 23:50:42','2022-02-25 23:50:42','<h2>Ironman 9 in Santa Rosa, California</h2>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">My parents, Yvette and Fred Fields said, \"Always keep moving forward in life.\" And in Ironman 9, and during all of my ironman competitions, that saying is always in my mind.</p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_355\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"275\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-355\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Snoopy.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Snoopy\" width=\"275\" height=\"240\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields and Snoopy</strong>[/caption]\r\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><strong class=\"subhead\">GETTING READY FOR IRONMAN 9</strong></h3>\r\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">This one was a lot easier to get to than the others as it was my first Ironman in the US and in northern California- 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!</p>\r\n\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY MORNING</strong></h3>\r\nThis race was a bit different than others. 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. Then I had to drive down to the downtown area, park the car and walk over to where the buses were.\r\n\r\nFortunately, my bike and other gear were already at the lake.  After a one-hour bus ride to the lake, I 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 lakefront. 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 it, I decided to wear one even though I get very warm in it.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_354\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"264\"]<img class=\" wp-image-354\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Swim.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Swim\" width=\"264\" height=\"396\" /> <strong>Swim Finish with his parents\' initials on my forearms</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs 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.\r\n\r\nHalfway through the first loop, I realized I was getting too warm. After the first lap, I had the opportunity to run out onto the landing, take it off, and get back into 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.\r\n\r\nAfter the swim there is a quarter-mile very steep hill to get to your bicycle. They told people to not leave shoes or other footgear 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, I grabbed my gear, changed, and got onto my bike.\r\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_353\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"299\"]<img class=\" wp-image-353\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Bike-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Bike 3\" width=\"299\" height=\"538\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields during the 112-mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nThe bike had 4,000 feet of climbing. I prepared for this so overall it was not too bad. Lots of wineries; at least 30 or more. It was not as scenic as other Ironman races 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.\r\n\r\nRight 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 than I could have ever have done it. And without greasy hands too!\r\n\r\nSo back on the bike, I finally got to the town where we then had to ride two 17-mile loops. This was invigorating as the crowd was there. Unfortunately, on these loops, the road got even worse. There 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 the town on the last loop, the crowds were cheering. 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<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong></h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_352\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"255\"]<img class=\" wp-image-352\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Run-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Run 2\" width=\"255\" height=\"459\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields during the 26.2-mile run</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nAs 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. Then the crowds dwindled. There was some shade but not everywhere, so the sun took its toll, and I had some difficulties with my foot. Fortunately, I could adjust my running gait and keep going.\r\n\r\nThe first 8.8 miles (the first loop) was pretty good. On the second, 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 were not doing well. Being with the other athletes gave me tremendous moral support and the will to not give up.\r\n\r\nThe second loop was tough as it took place during the 11th and 13th hours of racing, so keeping one\'s mind occupied is imperative. Dealing with my foot pain plus the physical and mental exhaustion that one experiences in an Ironman are 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.\r\n<h3>Crossing the Finish Line</h3>\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_351\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"289\"]<img class=\" wp-image-351\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finishline-3.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finishline 3\" width=\"289\" height=\"520\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]\r\n\r\nI 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.\r\n\r\nJust 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 me and told me that his girlfriend was not far behind. He told me her name and that did not ring a bell either.\r\n\r\nIt really didn’t matter as he was encouraging me, which was needed at that time. 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 is never easy. The exhilaration and enthusiasm of the crowd, and hearing the announcer say, <strong>\"<em>Peter Fields, you are an Ironman!”</em>,</strong> 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\r\n<strong class=\"subhead\">POSTSCRIPT</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. 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.\r\n\r\nThey 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 were 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. And I always 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 online, thinking about me, or by reading this.\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 id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\"><a class=\"youtube\" href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds0_hCW9WA4\"><img title=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Ironman-Santa-Rosa-Finisher-2.jpg\" alt=\"Ironman Santa Rosa Finisher\" /></a>\r\nPeter A. Fields, MD, DC,<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\nThe Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup>,\r\n</strong></span>Post-race pic<em><strong style=\"color: #cc0000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Click image above to view video</span></strong></em><a href=\"https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOZKCkaR9a0fl-OfBkXj-Z46M__ixhQOKqFQiAB_sf0rQDWmGsv_NdpwYlUbChPfw?key=MWNqUHJtR0hwSmdyVVFxQ2t1WmY3ZkVTYlNFZ2FB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2017 Santa Rosa\r\nClick For More Photos</a>Click 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\r\n</div>','Ironman 9 Took Place in Santa Rosa, California','','inherit','closed','closed','','348-revision-v1','','','2022-02-25 23:50:42','2022-02-25 23:50:42','',348,'https://www.drfields.com/?p=4953',0,'revision','',0),(4954,9,'2022-02-26 19:45:38','2022-02-26 19:45:38','<h2 class=\"col-md-8\">Ironman 8 in Cozumel, Mexico</h2>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4955\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"334\"]<img class=\" wp-image-4955\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-Logo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel Logo\" width=\"334\" height=\"204\" /> <em><strong>      Ironman 8 in Cozumel, Mexico 2016</strong></em>[/caption]\n\n\"Never give up on your goals no matter how tough things get.\"\n~Fred and Yvette Fields\n\nAs many of you have enjoyed reading my stories about my Ironman races, I will now give you a brief synopsis of my Ironman 8 in Cozumel, Mexico on November 27, 2016.\n<h3><strong>GETTING THERE</strong></h3>\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 hours to Cozumel. I arrived five days before the race. Then the usual registering, getting ready, and just sitting back and relaxing the last few days.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">RACE DAY MORNING</strong></h3>\nI awoke at 3:30 a.m., breakfast at 4 a.m, and then to the race start. In Cozumel, you start 2.2 miles away for the T1 (transition one) area where you have your 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.\n\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 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.\n\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.\n\n[caption id=\"attachment_327\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"244\"]<img class=\" wp-image-327\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Swim-2-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Swim 2 160\" width=\"244\" height=\"435\" /> <strong>Swim Start with his parents\' initials on his forearms</strong>[/caption]\n<h3 class=\"col-md-8\"><strong class=\"subhead\">THE SWIM: 2.4 Miles</strong></h3>\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.\n\nThe water is 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.\n\nWhile 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. In 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.\n\nThen out of the water, run over to the transition tent to dry off, get my helmet, bike shoes, and sunglasses, and then on to the bike for 112 mile bike ride.\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE BIKE: 112 Miles</strong></h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_328\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"316\"]<img class=\" wp-image-328\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Bike-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Bike 160\" width=\"316\" height=\"413\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields during the 112-mile bike ride</strong>[/caption]\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">Having done this race three times before, I knew that bike course well. The backside of the island has a 12-mile stretch where you are hit hard by the wind. But I felt really good and rode the first loop faster than I had ever done before.</p>\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">In the second loop, I kept my pace going but the winds got tougher on the backside of the island. They were hitting at about 20 to 25 miles an hour so you had to stay low on the bike.</p>\n<p class=\"col-md-8\">In 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.</p>\n\n<h3><strong class=\"subhead\">THE RUN: 26.2 Miles</strong></h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_329\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"278\"]<img class=\" wp-image-329\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Run-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Run 160\" width=\"278\" height=\"500\" /> <strong>Dr. Fields during the 26.2-mile run</strong>[/caption]\n\nAt a transition, I felt very strong. The sun was out and it didn\'t rain but it was not too hot. In my first loop, which is about 8.8 miles, I felt very good.\n\nDuring 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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nI 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.\n<h3>The Finish Line</h3>\n[caption id=\"attachment_332\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"275\"]<img class=\" wp-image-332\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finish-160.jpg\" alt=\"Cozumel 2016 Finish 160\" width=\"275\" height=\"507\" /> <strong> Dr. Fields crossing the finish line</strong>[/caption]\n\nI 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 miles to go I just grinned and bore it and said I\'m almost done so let me just run through it.\n\nSo, 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.\n\nAlthough 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-meter stretch the feeling is indescribable. I finally knew I had done it. I\'d finished my 8th Ironman.\n\nAnd 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!\"\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\n<strong>POST SCRIPT</strong>\n\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.\n\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.\n\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.\n<div class=\"clear\"></div>\n<strong>Peter A. Fields, MD DC</strong>\n<strong>The Athletic Doc<sup>®</sup> and 8X Ironman Triathlete</strong>\n<div id=\"sidebar2\" class=\"col-md-4\"><img title=\"post race pic\" src=\"https://www.drfields.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cozumel-2016-Finisher-275.jpg\" alt=\"post race pic\" />\nPeter A. 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