Simple Movements To Relieve Body Pain

Whether you’re recovering from a sports injury or are simply experiencing the annoyances of physical pain from the daily grind of day to day living, there are a few simple movements you can try to help relieve your pain. As contrary as it seems, stretching is your saving grace when it comes to dealing with physical pain. Here we offer more »

Top 5 Low Impact Exercises for All Ages

Maybe you’re coming back from an injury, or you have an existing condition that makes impact on your joints unfeasible. Maybe you just want to mix up your workout routine a little. No matter the reason, low impact exercises are an excellent addition to any fitness program at any level of activity, from the beginner to the experienced athlete. Water more »

Enjoying The Outdoors Safely This Season

Whether you’re young or old, nothing beats the feeling of a day spent outdoors in the warm sunshine. Summers are made of beach days, campfire nights, and outdoor sports. Many of us wait all year for these few months of perfect weather and outdoor fun. Whether you’re swimming the Atlantic or suiting up for a friendly game of baseball, there more »

Understanding Musculoskeletal Health: What You Need To Know

Musculoskeletal health refers to the overall health of the muscles and bones that comprise your body’s systems. Understanding the key elements that go into keeping your musculoskeletal system in working order is key to preventing sports injury, body pain, and illness. Our team of New Jersey orthopedic surgeons has comprised a short list of what you need to know about more »

Camping Safety: What You Need To Know

It’s camping season! If you and your family and friends are planning on scheduling an adventure designed to explore and enjoy the outdoors while spending quality time with your loved ones, there are a few safety tips you should know about. Between the hiking, campfire cooking, and swimming involved in these outings, orthopedic specialists urge you to take the needed more »

Baseball: America’s Most Dangerous Pastime?

Baseball is as American as apple pie. The ubiquity of the game overshadows the injuries, sometimes serious, that can happen to any player, no matter how competitive the league. Although not as publicized as the dangers of playing football or other contact sports, baseball has its own inherent risks. We’re going to look at the most common types of injuries more »

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 »

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 »

Bringing Your Direct to Consumer Genetic Test Results to a Professional

  In recent years, several companies have begun offering genetic testing to people interested in better understanding their ancestry and health, and with most offering comprehensive resources for interpreting these results constructively and appropriately. Even so, if you’re a recipient of genetic testing results, you may want to consider to bringing them to a medical professional. Here’s why:   Continuity: more »

Introducing the AOSMI Subsidiary Mini Sites

AOMSI has some exciting news to share! We’re proud to announce we’ve partner with digital media company Ajax Union to launch eight new “mini sites” to better connect you with our specialists and specialized resources. Operating as one central hub for a diverse team has a lot of perks. The AOSMI centers are home to surgeons, nutritionists, physical therapists, physicians, more »