According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, by 2022, 2.3 million children and adolescents who were aged 17 or less had received a concussion or brain injury diagnosis. The federal agency also indicates that youth sports like boys’ tackle football, girls’ soccer, and boys’ wrestling are sports with some of the highest…
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Preparing for Winter Sports: Injury Prevention Tips from Our Sports Medicine Expert
Before you know it, New York will be covered in blankets of fresh powder. While many people see winter as a time to bundle up and hide from the cold, those with an adventurous outdoor spirit find the first snows of the winter exciting. It means the winter sports season is here. From hockey to…
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Fall Sports Injuries: How PRP Therapy Can Speed Up Recovery
Fall sports, such as football, soccer, cross country, and tennis, are physically demanding and involve a risk of injuries. Athletes participating in these sports often suffer from injuries to their tendons and ligaments, which can have lengthy recovery periods. Traditional methods of healing these injuries include rest, physical therapy, and sometimes surgery. However, platelet-rich plasma…
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How PRP Injections Help Heal Sports Injuries
At LI Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating sports injuries using nonsurgical methods. Because we want to reduce your pain and restore function as quickly as possible so you can get back into the game, we use a combination of both complementary and traditional treatments. One therapy we have found to…
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10 Tips for Preventing Sports Injuries
At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists are committed not only to alleviating musculoskeletal pain and restoring function but also to preventing injuries. Our physiatrists believe in proactive care, especially for individuals engaged in sports. Following are 10 suggestions to help minimize your risk of sports injuries while optimizing your performance on the field…
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How Sports Medicine Can Help You Recover From Injury
Sports injuries can affect your physical health, your emotional well-being, and your quality of life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, all of our doctors understand the impact of these injuries and design comprehensive sports medicine programs to help each patient recover quickly and effectively. Dr. Chator, the dynamic physiatrist who is the newest member…
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Tips for Avoiding Common Summer Sports Injuries
Summer brings the irresistible allure of outdoor activities and sports. Whether you prefer a relaxing game of golf, a competitive tennis match, or a refreshing swim, engaging in these activities is not only enjoyable but beneficial for physical health. Nonetheless, with increased activity comes an increased risk of musculoskeletal and spinal injuries. At Long Island…
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Common Hockey Injuries and Prevention Tips
Many of the patients who come to the offices of Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine are sports enthusiasts who have been injured in their preferred activities. As you may have imagined, hockey is not only one of these popular sports but is one with a notable number of injuries. Understanding the demands and risks associated…
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Tips for Returning to Sports After an ACL Repair
Though primarily associated with sports injuries, ACL tears (tears of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee) can also occur in slip and falls and car accidents and during recreational activities. Because such injuries cause serious pain and greatly limit mobility, they can bring your athletic pursuits and active lifestyle to a grinding halt. Nonetheless,…
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Preventing the 5 Most Common Sports Injuries
Whether you are an amateur or professional athlete, it is impossible to avoid occasional sports injuries. There are, however, sensible ways to make sports injuries less frequent and/or less severe. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where we concentrate on pain management and restoration of function using nonsurgical methods, we treat all sorts of sports…
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