Top 5 Low Impact Exercises for All Ages

Maybe you’re coming back from an injury, or you have an existing condition that makes impact on your joints unfeasible. Maybe you just want to mix up your workout routine a little. No matter the reason, low impact exercises are an excellent addition to any fitness program at any level of activity, from the beginner to the experienced athlete. Water more »

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Enjoying The Outdoors Safely This Season

Whether you’re young or old, nothing beats the feeling of a day spent outdoors in the warm sunshine. Summers are made of beach days, campfire nights, and outdoor sports. Many of us wait all year for these few months of perfect weather and outdoor fun. Whether you’re swimming the Atlantic or suiting up for a friendly game of baseball, there more »

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Understanding Musculoskeletal Health: What You Need To Know

Musculoskeletal health refers to the overall health of the muscles and bones that comprise your body’s systems. Understanding the key elements that go into keeping your musculoskeletal system in working order is key to preventing sports injury, body pain, and illness. Our team of New Jersey orthopedic surgeons has comprised a short list of what you need to know about more »

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Camping Safety: What You Need To Know

It’s camping season! If you and your family and friends are planning on scheduling an adventure designed to explore and enjoy the outdoors while spending quality time with your loved ones, there are a few safety tips you should know about. Between the hiking, campfire cooking, and swimming involved in these outings, orthopedic specialists urge you to take the needed more »

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Baseball: America’s Most Dangerous Pastime?

Baseball is as American as apple pie. The ubiquity of the game overshadows the injuries, sometimes serious, that can happen to any player, no matter how competitive the league. Although not as publicized as the dangers of playing football or other contact sports, baseball has its own inherent risks. We’re going to look at the most common types of injuries more »

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3 Tips for Staying Safe on the Court This Season

March Madness is in full swing, and professional and amateur basketball players alike are shining on the court. Unfortunately, their love for the game also puts them at risk for a sports injury. Common injuries basketball players experience include sprains and sprains, especially to the hands and wrists, knees, and low back. Injuries result from falls, impact with the ball, more »

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Common Injuries For Those With Arthritis

  Arthritis, or osteoarthritis, can be an incredibly painful and complicated condition. While most often affecting the elderly population, sports medicine specialists are starting to see arthritis popping up in younger and younger patients. This is likely the result of increased amounts of time spent in athletics and a decrease in proper dietary habits. Regardless of your age, there are more »

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Minimize Your Winter Fall Risk

  Moving into the winter weather months, the risk of falling in snow and icy conditions becomes a greater threat. Falls pose risk to all parts of the body, often necessitating knee, hip, or shoulder surgery. This winter, take preventive measures to avoid having a slip or fall interfere with your day-to-day life. Here are some actions you can take more »

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Understanding Arthritis: Three Top Types

Pain from arthritis is one of the most common complaints that orthopedic specialists hear from their patients for the simple reason that it’s one of the most common of ailments. In fact, there are more than 100 different types of arthritis and over 200 classifications of arthritic conditions that can affect every part of the body. But there are three more »

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Occupational Therapy for Workplace Health

Maintaining optimal health in the workplace is key to success: a comfortable employee will be more committed to tasks at work and more productive overall. With the right information and expertise, any employee can prevent the majority of occupational health concerns such as carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis. Still, accidents in the workplace can occur, and even injuries sustained outside more »

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