Bones break but have the ability to heal with proper bracing. From off-the-shelf braces to custom made devices, multiple fracture orthotic options are available Specialist Alex Shimkus explains the considerations made in order to achieve optimum results. Fitting and rehabilitation with these fracture braces

needs to be closely monitored to prevent complications and achieve

faster and optimum healing. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33460]

It is possible for athletes to over-train and cause a drop on levels of testosterone. Endocrinologist Dr. Dolores Shoback looks at low T and explores testosterone supplementation. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33444]

Back pain is common and a specific cause can be difficult to identify. UCSF doctor explains back pain myths, diagnoses, management options and risk factors you can control. Then an orthotic specialist discuss different braces. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33459]

Prosthetics have existed for centuries but today's advanced technologies are providing amazing devices to replace missing or impaired parts of the body. Matthew Garibaldi and Richard Nguyen explore these technology-driven advances. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33458]

Dr. Michael Eisenberg, a urologist at Stanford Health Care, and Dr. Roger Minkow, of Roger Minkow Consulting, talk about what you need to know when choosing a bike seat to reduce your risk for urological problems while cycling. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33442]

Lightning injuries range from mild (temporarily stunned) to severe (full cardiac arrest). Dr. Preston Maxim explains the ways one can avoid a lightning strike. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33298]

Long term endurance exercises leads to specific cardiac adaptations, known as athlete's heart. Find out the impacts of lifelong high-intensity endurance training and find out what you need to know to take care of your athlete's heart. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33441]

Beating burnout is hard under the best circumstances but even harder when things happen. Here, Dr. Larissa Thomas describes the characteristics of burnout. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33586]

So you crashed your bike...if you spend time on two wheels, it is inevitable. Dr. Justin Bosley, Emergency Physician and Sports Medicine Physician, explains what to do right away and days, weeks and months later. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33440]

UCSF Physical Therapist Monika Patel answers the question, what is a stroke? Patel goes on to describe the issues associated with the occurrence of a stroke. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33479]