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What is Sports Medicine?

Categories: Sports Medicine

At Central Orthopedic Group of Long Island, one of our specialties is Sports Medicine. But what exactly is Sports Medicine and how can it help you? To answer that we’ve written this blog post to go over the fundamentals of what a Sports Medicine doctor can do for you as an athlete. Sports Medicine involves  … View More

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4 Tips for Safer Yoga

Categories: Exercises

As a Long Island orthopedist, Central Orthopedic Group treats every kind of orthopedic injury you can imagine. Surprisingly, many of these injuries come from beneficial activities, like your job. Additionally, one of the more surprising activities than can lead to injury is yoga. Of course, at Central Orthopedic Group we understand the many physical (and  … View More

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Springtime Exercises to Stay Active & Prevent Injury

Categories: General Orthopedics

Finally – winter is behind us and spring is here! At last, the Long Island weather is nice and warm, and it’ll only get better in the months ahead. However, the whole world has been contending with the colossal challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic in the past year. Generally, this meant a full year being  … View More

man with back pain playing golf

4 Common Golf Injuries: Treatment & Prevention

Categories: Sports Medicine

Now that summer is finally almost here, it’s time to start enjoying our favorite outdoor activities again. And for many of us, especially on Long Island, there’s nothing like waking up early to hit the golf course. However, the subsequent pain can really dampen that joy. While golfing is a great and fun way to  … View More

What You Need To Know About Your Arthritis Diagnosis

Categories: Arthritis / Diagnosis & Testing

Symptoms, Causes & Treatments of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis Arthritis is a condition which refers to inflammation, which can result in joint pain, swelling and limited mobility. While arthritis is most commonly associated with joint related issues, it can also affect cardiovascular health, as well as other conditions. Some arthritic forms, like Rheumatoid Arthritis, are  … View More

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5 Common Tennis Injuries & How to Treat Them

Categories: Sports Medicine

With spring finally here, many people are eager to start engaging in their favorite activities. Boating, jogging and golfing are all great sources of exercise, but carry their fair share of risks. While tennis is a leisurely way to spend a quiet Sunday morning, improper technique may lead to injury. As an orthopedics office with  … View More

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6 Steps to Creating a Spine-Conscious Office Space

Categories: Back Pain

Warehouses are often considered dangerous workplaces– there are hazardous materials, vehicles, and hefty boxes to be carried. There is, however, one extremely dangerous workplace that is often forgotten: the modern office. Unlike warehouses, though, the hazards in offices are far less noticeable– and take more effort to prevent. As Long Island orthopedists, we’ll discuss how  … View More

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7 Ways Seniors Can Exercise During the Winter

Categories: Exercises

As all seniors know, the winter brings a lot of potential hazards. Driving in the snow is dangerous, the flu spreads like wildfire, COVID-19 continues to remain a threat nationwide, and it’s far too cold to exercise. Or is it? As Long Island’s leading orthopedists, we can confirm that it’s essential to keep your body active  … View More