Your Own Cartilage Is The Best Defense Against Knee Pain

  With over 100 million Americans suffering from some form of chronic pain, knee pain ranks second as the most common source. 18% of men and nearly 20% of women report having knee pain.  Whether the cause of their pain is the result of too much weight being placed on the knee, poor technique during activity, trauma, or something else, more »

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CentraState Physician Gets Winning Assist Through Shoulder Surgery

Edward Stoner, MD, a board-certified internal medicine physician on staff at CentraState, has considered team sports as his “gym” for most of his life. A self-proclaimed aging athlete, his interests have ranged from high school football to tennis, golf, and racquetball. But over the past decade, he’s found a new passion in a men’s competitive soccer league based in Freehold. About five years ago, however, stabbing more »

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Pinky Injuries: Causes and Treatment

Breaking or fracturing of the pinky is an all too common injury that should not be taken lightly. Because of the location of the pinky, it is often possible for the hand to continue to function close to normally in the event of an injury only to that finger. However, a broken or fractured pinky should be seen immediately by more »

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Growth Plate Fractures: What are They?

Because their bones are still growing and strengthening, children are at increased risk for orthopedic injuries. A common injury sustained by children is known as a growth plate fracture. Growth plates are found at either end of the long bones of the body, such as the femur in the thigh and the bones in the forearms and hands. As the more »

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Joint Pain: Treatment Options Before Surgery

Pain in the joints can have a variety of causes. For some, the pain is caused by an impact, repetitive stress, or another injury. For others, chronic joint pain can be a symptom of a condition like arthritis. Joint pain can cause many debilitating short and long term effects, including impaired mobility and permanent damage to the joints. No matter 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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From Morning Stiffness to Surgery

Millions of Americans suffer from from some degree of hip pain. You may have noticed a stiffness or discomfort in your hips in the morning, or experienced achiness or soreness after activities such as walking or jogging. This pain can be an early sign of hip arthritis. To understand hip arthritis, you must understand how the hip joint works. The more »

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