Hi, everyone!👋🏻
Welcome to the very first edition of the CORE Sports Medicine Newsletter! I’m excited to share helpful tips, exercises, and insights that you can use to move better, feel stronger, and stay healthy. Each month, you’ll find simple ways to support your recovery, nutrition, and overall wellness, plus updates on what’s happening here at CORE.
Let’s dive in!
-Dr. Sarah “Sassy” Weinstein
Power Food Spotlight: Edamame
Packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and antioxidants, edamame is a sports medicine power food! Try this incredibly simple recipe:
1 bag frozen edamame (in the shell or shelled)
1 tsp olive oil (optional)
Sprinkle of sea salt
Optional: chili flakes or a squeeze of lemon
Directions: Boil or steam edamame for 3–5 minutes, drain, toss with olive oil and seasonings, and enjoy! A perfect post-workout or mid-day snack.
Exercise Spotlight: Single-Leg RDL
The single-leg Romanian Deadlift (RDL) builds balance, hip stability, and hamstring strength—great for athletes and injury prevention.
How to do it (5 steps):
Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, holding a weight in one hand (or just bodyweight).
Shift weight onto one leg, keeping a soft bend in the knee.
Hinge forward at the hips while extending the opposite leg straight behind you.
Keep your back flat, core engaged, and lower until your torso is parallel to the floor.
Return to standing by driving through the standing leg and squeezing your glutes.
👉 Tip: Move slow and controlled. Start light to master form before adding weight.
Spotlight on Shockwave Therapy
Struggling with chronic tendon pain that just won’t go away?
Shockwave therapy works by sending high-energy acoustic (sound) waves into the tissue, which triggers biological processes that increase blood flow, promote cell growth, and activate the body’s natural repair mechanisms. The growth factors that are released help to stimulate tissue regeneration and tendon remodeling.
Common Uses of Shockwave Therapy in Sports Medicine:
Plantar fasciitis & heel pain
Tennis or golfer’s elbow
Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder
Patellar tendinopathy (“jumper’s knee”)
Achilles tendinopathy
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (hip bursitis/tendon pain)
Chronic muscle tightness or trigger points
Walk with a Doc — Princeton, NJ
I’d love for you to join me for Walk with a Doc right here in Princeton. Each walk starts with a quick health chat, then we head out together for an easy stroll where you can ask questions, connect, and enjoy some fresh air. It’s a fun, relaxed way to get moving and learn something new at the same time. No special gear needed, just bring comfortable shoes and yourself.
Next walk: Wednesday, September 17 at 12:00 PM
📍 Community Park South (parking lot between John Street and Race Street, near the dog park)
ASK DR. SASSY
Got a question about recovery, movement, or wellness? I’d love to hear from you.
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