Joseph Maroon named to Fitness Hall of Fame

Dr. Maroon's 2010 National Fitness Hall of Fame Induction

DR. JOSEPH MAROON NAMED TO NATIONAL FITNESS HALL OF FAME

 PITTSBURGH, April 5 — Joseph C. Maroon, MD, a renowned UPMC neurosurgeon, recently was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame.  The National Fitness Hall of Fame and Museum was founded in Chicago in 2005 to honor those who have made exceptional contributions to physical fitness and sports medicine in the United States.  Previous honorees include Dr. Kenneth Cooper, founder of the aerobics movement; Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger; Jack LaLane, physical fitness pioneer; Bill Pearl, former Mr. Universe, Jane Fonda, actress and fitness promoter, and many more. 

Dr. Maroon is the longtime team neurosurgeon for the Pittsburgh Steelers and is recognized as a nationally leading expert in the diagnosis and treatment of sports-related head and spine injuries.  In the early 1990’s he co-developed the first, most widely used and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system, which has become a world-wide standard tool used in comprehensive clinical management of sports-related concussions for athletes of all ages.  

            A lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, Dr. Maroon has completed more than 70 triathlons, six of which were Ironman distances (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike and 26.2 mile run).  He last completed the Hawaiian Ironman in 2008 in Kona, Hawaii, and has qualified again for the 2010 Hawaiian Ironman.

Also an author of health and medicine-related books, his most recent book, The Longevity Factor: How Red Wine and Resveratrol Activate Genes for a Longer and Healthier Life, was endorsed by Dr. Oz, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta and legendary professional golfer Greg Norman.  The book summarizes Dr. Maroon’s research-based recommendations for a healthy, fit and balanced life.

Dr. Maroon is professor of neurosurgery and vice chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.  He also maintains a neurosurgical practice at UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Passavant hospitals.

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