Marathon Season Pointers

Marathon season is almost upon us. While there’s lots to love about getting fit and getting fresh air, spring can be a dangerous time for runners. Training too hard, too fast, wet weather, and unpredictable road conditions can spell trouble for marathoners. Keep these tips in mind as you launch your spring training! Take It Slow It can be tempting more »

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Diagnosing and Treating Stress Fractures

Stress fractures are alarmingly common and absolutely dreaded in athletics today. The average bench time for stress fracture recovery ranges from between four to six weeks. For a dedicated athlete, missing an entire season of their game can be emotionally devastating. Essentially, a stress fracture is a crack in the bone that does not go all the way through. While more »

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Non-Surgical Treatments for Hand and Wrist Injuries

Proper functioning of the hands and wrists is essential to many activities of daily living from cooking and cleaning to personal hygiene, performing work duties and more. Overuse and fragility of the small bones in these parts of the body leave the hands and wrists vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Such injuries can include:   Sprains Strains Fractures Dislocations 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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Tips for Sticking with Your 2016 Fitness Resolutions

Individuals who have successfully made hitting the gym a part of their lifestyle often bemoan the sudden influx of newcomers at their usually empty gym in January. They know, however, that the crowds will dissipate soon enough as New Year’s Resolutions slowly give way to old habits for most. But it is possible to make your 2016 fitness resolutions stick. more »

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Skiing and Snowboarding After Joint Replacement Surgery: Is it Right for You?

As the temperature drops, most New Jersey residents groan at the prospect of snow shoveling, ice salting, and increased heating bills. But for some, the frigid weather conditions mean one exciting thing–skiing and snowboarding season has arrived! Unfortunately, many winter sports enthusiasts are limited in their ability to partake in these activities due to a recent joint replacement surgery.   more »

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Arthroscopy: What It Is, And What It’s Used to Accomplish

Advances in medical technology now allow for less invasive and more efficient surgical procedures to diagnose, treat, and monitor a variety of conditions. One such procedure is arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows an orthopedic specialist to look inside joints without having to perform open surgery.   Common sites of arthroscopic procedures are: Knees Hips Shoulders Elbows Wrists more »

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What to Know About Ankle Injuries in Snowboarding

By Alexander Golant, MD Despite being a relatively young sport, snowboarding has rapidly grown in popularity in recent years with an estimated 8.2 million people participating. Most common snowboarding injuries include those to the upper extremities, specifically to the wrist and hand. In terms of lower extremity injuries, compared to skiers, snowboarders sustain fewer knee but more ankle injuries. It more »

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Five Ways To Have A Healthier Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving doesn’t have to mean giving up completely on healthy living. Try these five simple tips. Not only will they make for a healthier celebration, they’re likely to leave you feeling more energized and awake, so you can enjoy the holiday even more.   Create Active Traditions Make it a point to work physical activity into your holiday get togethers. more »

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Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery: What to Consider

Rotator cuff tears are a common injury in adults–in fact, over 2 million cases of these injuries are diagnosed in the US annually. These injuries are often a source of disability, pain, and weakness. Rotator cuff repair surgery can be a great solution, but it’s not necessarily the correct–or most effective–option for every case. Read on to learn more about more »

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