How to Take Care of Your Body through the Winter

Just like people with cars and boats “winterize” their respective vehicles, it is just as important for people to prepare their own bodies for the harsh rigors that winter conditions often dole out. In the annual battle against everything from cold and flu concerns to maintaining healthy bones, there are many ways to take care of your body through the more »

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New Office Location!

The staff at Advanced Orthopedics is excited to announce the opening of our new location in Marlboro. The new location is scheduled to open on January 16th, 2014. Our own Dr. Greller and Dr. Goldberg will be alternating Thursdays throughout each month for a total of six hours. In addition, each doctor will be available at a second location based on more »

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Proper Running Form and Your Health

Avid runners know it is important to practice proper running form to stay healthy and injury-free on the road, but even the best runners struggle with the ideal posture and gait when feeling fatigue. Regardless of how long you have been running, you still might find yourself running with less than perfect running form—sometimes even poor running form—no matter how more »

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Good Posture at Work for Spinal Health

Here at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine  we work with individuals suffering from all kinds of musculoskeletal strain and nerve issues, including those sustained at work. Here are some postural tips that may help: Check your stance. Use a full-body mirror to see if your shoulders, for example, are at equal heights, and that your profile shows ankles, knees, hips, shoulders and more »

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Relief From Tennis Elbow

“Tennis elbow,” or lateral epicondylitis is an inflammation of the inside of the elbow.  The condition affects up to three percent of the general population and up to fifty percent of tennis players. The primary cause of “tennis elbow” is the stress of overuse and repetitive motion, occurring most frequently in the dominant arm of the patient. The injury can more »

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Meet Dr. Alan Nasar

After earning a degree in mechanical engineering from Cooper Union, Dr. Alan Nasar turned his attention to medicine. Since then, he has been using his unique skill set to bring the gift of recovery to patients at a number of facilities across the state of New Jersey. Since his entry into medicine, Dr. Nasar has earned leadership positions at five more »

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Meet Doctor Cozzarelli

Meet Doctor James F. Cozzarelli, our board certified surgeon. After completing his residency in orthopedic surgery at George Washington University, Dr. Cozarelli moved on to an internship in the same field and has become one the leading New Jersey orthopedic surgeons specializing in hand and wrist surgery. His expertise has led him to become a member of prestigious organizations like more »

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Meet Dr. Goldberg

Once upon a time, not too long ago, spine surgery meant an invasive and complex procedure that was followed by weeks of bed rest at home. Thanks to new and vastly improved techniques for spinal procedures, this is no longer the case. At AOSMI, Dr. Gerardo Goldberg is the leader in minimally invasive, motion preserving spine procedures. Dr. Goldberg is more »

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Jon Mackler Runs For Charity: Support Him Today!

As COO of Advanced Orthopedics, Jon Mackler is devoted to improving the lives of everyone suffering from orthopedic conditions and sports injuries. This fall, Mackler will be taking his dedication to Vegas by participating in the Las Vegas Half Marathon on behalf of The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) has worked tirelessly more »

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Meet Dr. Berkowitz

After joining the AOSMI staff in 2007 with 16 years of experience in the field of orthopedic medicine, Dr. Gregg Berkowitz now serves as Vice President of AOSMI and the Director of AOSMI’s Center for Cartilage Restoration of New Jersey. His passion for sports injury, trauma and cartilage regeneration fuels his drive to stay on top of the latest advances more »

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