Archive - Performance Edge

What's Wrong with Our Medical System?

A new medical model emerges

Published on Athletic Aging • Nov 21, 2024

July 2024

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - What it Is and What it Means for You

A common endocrine problem with implications for health and performance

Jul 31, 2024 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

April 2024

Hip Extension - The Foundation of Explosive Power for any Sport or High- Performance Occupation

Taking your performance to a new level

Apr 17, 2024 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

February 2024

Rucking .. Not Just for the Tactical Elite!

A versatile "staple" for any training program

Published on Athletic Aging • Feb 9, 2024

January 2024

Upper Body Strength Training Made Simple

A closer look at the humble push-up

Jan 11, 2024 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

December 2023

Training for the Tactical Professional - Taking Weighted Complexes to the Next Level

Gym training that simulates real-life

Dec 6, 2023 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

November 2023

The Role of Oral Contraceptive Pills for Athletes with Menstrual Cycle Disruption

A balanced debate

Nov 4, 2023 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

October 2023

Optimizing Performance for the Female Tactical Professional

Tactical specialists are athletes too!

Oct 1, 2023 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

September 2023

Athlete Identity Crisis - When Your Life's Passion and Life Roles Collide - with Erika Snyder

A former professional CrossFit athlete shares her struggles and her triumphs

Sep 1, 2023 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

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August 2023

To Train or Not to Train with your Menstrual Cycle

Figuring out how best to achieve your performance edge

Aug 1, 2023 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

July 2023

Another great tool in the strength-training toolbox!

Published on Athletic Aging • Jul 24, 2023

A Few of My Favorite Things!

Practical resources for your best performance!

Jul 1, 2023 •

Carla DiGirolamo, MD

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