Expanding Pain Management and Spine Care Services at AOSMI Belmar with Dr. Ali Valimahomed

We are excited to announce the expansion of our spine care and pain management services at our AOSMI Belmar location, starting on May 2, 2024. This addition enhances the orthopedic care currently provided by Dr. Stacey Gallacher at Belmar, reflecting our commitment to providing comprehensive and specialized care. We’re delighted to reveal that Ali Valimahomed, MD, FAAPMR, is extending his more »

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Indoor Workout Ideas To Stay Fit this Winter

As winter settles in, maintaining your fitness routine becomes essential for your overall well-being. Don’t let the cold weather deter you from staying active. Explore the benefits of indoor workouts and discover how you can keep fit throughout the winter months, whether at home or in your local community. Indoor Exercise Options Home Gyms: Create a dedicated space in your more »

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Comprehensive Orthopedic Care for Football Shoulder Injuries

Football is a high-impact sport that puts athletes at risk for various injuries, especially to the shoulder. Football shoulder injuries can range from the common rotator cuff strains to more severe conditions such as dislocations and torn ligaments. When faced with these injuries, seeking comprehensive orthopedic care from a specialized sports medicine doctor is crucial. This blog will provide an more »

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Common Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries and Treatments

As we enter the winter season, we encourage you to stay active. For some that may be afternoon walks, for others that may be sports such as skiing and snowboarding. All are great forms of exercise. Across New Jersey, there are great options for these winter sports, such as Mountain Creek in Vernon, Campgaw Mountain in Mahwah, and Big SNOW more »

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Common Baseball Shoulder Injuries

As we enter the MLB postseason, many of us are not only in awe of the exceptional athletes who continuously push their physical limits on the diamond, but also inspired by their unwavering commitment to treatment and rehabilitation in the face of injuries. Due to the throwing nature of the sport, shoulder injuries are common in baseball athletes. Additionally, in more »

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Michael Greller, MD, FAAOS, and Garret Sobol, MD, of AOSMI Are the First in Monmouth County, NJ to Perform Innovative BEAR Implant to Treat ACL Tears

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are one of the most common knee injuries in the United States – approximately 400,000 ACL injuries occur every year. Historically, orthopedic surgeons have had limited options in treating a torn ACL. In ACL reconstruction, today’s standard of care, the surgeon completely removes the remaining torn ACL and reconstructs it with either a tendon from the more »

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A Promising Future In Sports After A Successful Surgery

  Christian Contreras developed a strong passion for soccer at just four year’s old. His father was a semi-pro soccer player, so his love for the game was something that was in his blood. He often dreamed of becoming a professional soccer player. By age twelve, Christian gained recognition from top-tier programs in the state. At fourteen, he was scouted more »

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Common Basketball Injuries

Basketball is a popular sport played throughout the country by professionals, student athletes, and laypeople alike. Fun as it may be, basketball has been known to produce any number of  injuries. Five common injuries specific to basketball include: Ankle Sprains. Ankle sprains involve the tearing of ligaments in the ankle, occurring when a person receives a blow to that joint, more »

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Nutrition for the Female Athlete

Women who participate in sports work hard to improve their strength, endurance, and fitness levels. But, while we spend hours devoted to fitness, we often overlook an equally important component to athletic training: nutrition. Female athletes often fail to provide their bodies with the proper nutrition to match their performance output. Let’s sort through the trendy diets, bad advice, and more »

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