Exercises

By now, almost everyone knows that office jobs can have a negative impact on one’s body. The increasingly sedentary lifestyle leads to a stronger chance for heart disease, obesity, and other negative conditions. While factory employees and skilled laborers are at the highest risk for carpal tunnel syndrome, office employees are also predisposed to this  … View More

As casual and committed athletes alike are aware, different exercises yield different benefits for the body. Basketball players who are looking to improve their speed and shooting ability may not have a workout routine similar to swimmers looking to build arm strength, endurance and leg muscles. Aside from the muscle groups that specific exercises enhance,  … View More

Our bodies aren’t designed to carry out many of the daily activities that are necessary to our lives. People who work in careers like construction, waiting tables, or any other kind of manual labor, are likely to develop orthopedic problems. This is even true for those of us who work at offices, just sitting at  … View More

  There are many nay-sayers about the booming CrossFit fitness program. With an ever-growing list of injured participants, we need to examine the benefits versus the setbacks of this extreme exercise regimen. CrossFit has gained a huge following since its introduction in 2000. The program emphasizes strength and conditioning by incorporating aerobic exercise, calisthenics/weight exercises,  … View More

The Central Orthopedic Group of Long Island are your general orthopedic and pain management specialists. We work with patients in multiple locations, including Plainview and Rockville Center. Our patients see relief in their Carpal Tunnel pain and bring back function to their hands. Through our specialty services, such as orthopedic surgeries, non-surgical interventions, physical therapy,  … View More