Dr. Greller on Knee Replacement

Dr. Michael Greller was featured in an article in CentraState Medical Center’s magazine Healthy Directions. Dr. Greller’s education and training at leading institutions has given him the opportunity to treat professional athletes, high-level Division 1 college athletes, and high school athletes.  He now brings this level of expertise to Monmouth County.  He has served as the Team Physician for Saint more »

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Unmissable Fall Festivals in NJ

There is a crispness to the air, the leaves are changing, and visions of trick-or-treating are dancing in children’s eyes. Humidity is finally a fading memory, and snow and ice are a worry for another day.  Time to get outside and follow your orthopedic specialist’s advice to stay active as the weather cools. It’s fall in New Jersey, and we’ve more »

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The Link Between Chronic Pain and Nutrition

Chronic pain can come from any number of sources. Even knowing the source doesn’t always guarantee relief. Some chronic pain conditions can be exacerbated by nutritional issues; still others may be relieved to some degree by changes in dietary habits.  No food or drink can cure all pain, but what follows are some guidelines to follow that may improve the more »

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Jumper’s Knee: Prevention and Treatment

It’s no wonder that children are so often associated with running, jumping, and being active. There’s just something about that youthful energy that demands to be put into motion. However, active children and adolescents are also at risk of knee injuries, such as jumper’s knee, and may need to see an orthopedic specialist as a result. Jumper’s knee is a more »

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Autumn Sports Care Tips

With the return of school and more reasonable weather, so returns the increased potential for Fall sports injuries. Maybe it’s the pressure of competition, or just the result of sitting in classes or at a desk all day followed by intense activity, but somehow, children and adults alike suffer more injuries. The good news is that these injuries tend to more »

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Yoga and Why You Should Try It

Starting yoga might feel a little intimidating with all of these images of people doing complex poses such as having a leg behind their head. As with most things, you have to start out simple in order to work up to a more difficult level. Hesitant to try yoga? Here are a couple of reasons to put down the mat more »

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What Is Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery?

Opposed to traditional spine surgeries, minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS) is done with a hollow tube, called a tubular retractor, that is inserted via a small incision. Using the retractor the surgeon can see and have access to the affected area all while causing less trauma to any encompassing tissues and muscles. The tubular retractor can also be used to more »

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Three Family Friendly Autumn Adventures in New Jersey

Looking for family friendly fun this autumn in New Jersey? Look no further! Whether you’re wanting to spend time with your children, grandkids, or siblings, New Jersey has activities for all ages. You’ll be sure to find something that everyone will enjoy. What’s autumn without pumpkins? Why not visit a pumpkin patch, where you and your family can hand pick more »

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Recommended Safety Tips for Fall Sports

With the onset of fall and the return of students to scholastic sports, both youth and adult football players, soccer players, runners, cheerleaders, wrestlers, and volleyball players often change the intensity level or frequency of their activities, which predisposes them to potential injury.  Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine treats players of nearly every sport that is popular in the tristate more »

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The Difference Between Aerobic and Anaerobic Training for Sports

Aerobic and anaerobic, they might have similar sounding names, but both types of training vary vastly. Aerobic training is considered to be a ‘moderate-intensity training’, on the other hand anaerobic training is a ‘high-intensity training’. But what is the difference between a moderate- and high-intensity training? When doing aerobic training, you should be working hard, but not hard enough that more »

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