Derek H. Ochiai, MD

Derek H. Ochiai, MD, a surgeon and specialist in sports medicine at Nirschl Orthopaedic Center, Arlington, Virginia. He is the sports medicine consultant for Inside Lacrosse magazine and is on the medical advisory board of The Washington Ballet.Study titled “Effect of Exercise on Patellar Cartilage in Women with Mild Knee Osteoarthritis” by researchers at Central Finland Central Hospital, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, University of Helsinki and Helsinki University Hospital, Finland, published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise.

Even if You Have Arthritis, High-Impact Exercise Can Help Your Knees

Even if You Have Arthritis, High-Impact Exercise Can Help Your Knees

Derek H. Ochiai, MD | May 12, 2015

When your knees hurt climbing the stairs, you don’t exactly feel like jumping for joy. But that may be exactly…

The Dangerous Exercise Fad
Exercise & Fitness

The Dangerous Exercise Fad

Derek H. Ochiai, MD | March 18, 2015

CrossFit is the latest exercise fad. It is now offered at more than 5,500 gyms around the country. But watch…