Exercises

Summer is the best time to engage in your favorite outdoor activities (with the exception of snowball fights, maybe). With the cold weather finally gone, there is nothing preventing you from returning outside with your friends and family. While being outdoors can be the highlight of your summer, it’s important to be conscious of the  … View More

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

Central Orthopedic Group, occupying Long Island’s best orthopedic surgeons and specialists, understand the importance of healthy living. We always emphasize how beneficial exercising, eating healthy and sports medicine can be toward maintaining appropriate orthopedic health. Whether you’re experiencing chronic, acute or temporary back pain, there’s an exercise solution for you. Our physical therapists are experienced  … View More

One of the most common conditions in the hand and wrist is carpal tunnel syndrome. This occurs when a nerve in the wrist is compressed. It is caused by daily activities which require constant and repetitive use of hands, fingers and arms. Quick, repetitive movements cause friction of the muscle inside the wrist, resulting in  … View More

Hand injuries come with a unique challenge. In addition to the pain, hand injuries can be extremely inconvenient. At Central Orthopedics, our hand surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform restorative surgeries that will help you to resume your normal lifestyle. However, there are simple exercises you can do to expedite your recovery. Based on your  … View More

Ever wake up feeling like your neck is so stiff that it’s actually immobile? Obviously, many people have, and often attribute that to sleeping the “wrong way,” poor posture, or even sciatica. Of course, neck pain can be a sign of something more serious, like a cervical spine disorder or a herniated disk. However, it’s  … View More

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

Aqua Therapy Could Be Just What The Doctor Ordered When it Comes to Your Arthritis Pain Trade in your sneakers for a swimsuit! This post has been updated from its original version, which was posted on June 29th, 2016. Arthritis symptoms can make staying active and healthy difficult. Stiffness, joint pain and swelling make exercise  … View More

At Central Orthopedic Group, diagnosing and treating sports injuries is our daily practice. As Long Island’s foremost orthopedist, we maintain a passionate commitment to the complete recovery of our patients. Of course, in many cases, physical therapy is an exceptional solution. However, how can you be confident you’re navigating physical therapy the best possible way?  … View More

On Long Island, we’re finally beginning to experience the first signs of winter’s end and the dawn of the warmth and sunlight of spring. As a result, many of us will feel motivation to get outside and exercise. In particular, running is usually one of the outdoor activities that sees a significant boom once the  … View More