Five Tips For Becoming a Sports Star as A Senior

Does a retirement full of long days on the couch sound less than appealing to you? The boomer generation has more opportunities for an active– and athletic– “senior” lifestyle than ever. Look no further than the 2015 Senior Olympics–currently in Minneapolis, MN–for proof that technically falling in that senior age group (which the Senior Olympics defines as 50+) doesn’t mean more »

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Bottoms Up! Five Fun Tips to Stay Hydrated This Summer

According to the Mayo Clinic, a healthy adult needs at least 2-3 liters of water per day. Hydration is especially important to be mindful of in the summer months, when temperatures spike and it’s easier than ever to lose water via perspiration. Set a reasonable goal, listen to your body, and don’t get too competitive about hydration. And if you’re unusually more »

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Three Fun Ideas For A Healthy, Active Weekend

  The CDC recommends 150 minutes of moderate physical activity, 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity, or some combination of the two each week for healthy adults. Having trouble squeezing all that in on weekdays? No worries–summer weekends are perfect for these fun activities to get you moving and enjoying the season!   Go to a Festival Take a trip more »

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Tai Chi For Arthritis – The Fun Way To Get Stronger and Feel Better

Debilitating pain and limitations in mobility caused by arthritis aren’t exactly the keys to feeling strong and powerful. Tai Chi can be amazing therapy for arthritis sufferers. Tai Chi for arthritis doesn’t just alleviate symptoms–it gives practitioners a skillset that contributes to overall health and well being. What is it? Tai Chi is an ancient martial art practice with roots more »

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Athlete Approved Alternative Medicine

A common misconception holds that some alternative medicine techniques look more like they’d hurt than help! Lean on the expertise of medical professionals when deciding what treatments are the real deal. Graston Technique – AKA The “Medieval Looking” Technique Michael Phelps Swears By The Graston Technique involves pressing metal instruments of various sizes. These instruments are combed over painful areas more »

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How Bad Is Too Bad When It Comes to Bunions?

There’s a lot to love about sandal season. Visible bunions? Not so much. The silver lining is that this may be the wake up call some need to address a potentially serious problem. What is a bunion? A bunion occurs when the big toe begins to grow inward toward the second toe, pushing the joint of the big toe out. more »

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Common Back Pain Causes and Conditions

Back pain is one of the most frequently-reported issues among patients visiting doctor’s offices. In fact, back problems are the second most-common reason patients visit medical practitioners. At Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute, our orthopedic specialists each specialize in care and treatment for specific parts of the body. The back is among those most commonly studied and treated at more »

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Health and Wellness Services from AOSMI

Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute employs the top talent in the fields of sports medicine and orthopedics, providing patients with quality care at the highest standards of professionalism. Our practice complements in-depth medical procedures such as surgery with wellness options designed to promote health every day through holistic methods. The NJ Massage Therapy and Wellness Center here in NJ more »

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Properly Treating A Bone Fracture

Too many people scramble to get to the nearest emergency room at the first sign of a bone fracture. Emergency rooms are exactly where you need to be when experiencing a potentially fatal or abnormally serious injury. All life threatening medical emergencies should be taken directly to the nearest hospital waiting room. For bone fractures, however, a private practice orthopedic more »

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