Fitness Friday: Keeping Active Through The Winter
There are several factors that can interact to make us less fit during the winter months; there are high-calorie, but delicious foods constantly available over the holidays, making it easy to put on...
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Core Stability Exercises for Back Health
Let me start by saying that there is no one “recommended” back care program for everybody. Each individual person’s goals, abilities, age, and medical history have to be taken into account. However,...
View ArticleResolutions: How to Make Them and How to Stick to Them
It’s that time of year again–a time to reflect on what the previous 365 days brought us, a time to think of our “Aha!” moments. What were the times in the past year that made you say, “Aha! It all...
View ArticlePracticing Hot Yoga During the Cold Weather Months
When it’s cold outside, a hot yoga studio of 95-100 degrees might start to sound pretty good. There are benefits to practicing hot yoga during the winter months. Not only do you get a break from the...
View Article5 Tips for Building Muscle Safely
Trying to build muscle without injuring yourself? If you struggle with resistance training and haven’t seen the muscle gains you would like to, you’re not alone. With all of the routines and resources...
View ArticleHow to Do Pilates While Safely Managing Osteoporosis
With its rise in popularity, it’s never been easier to find Pilates classes. Pilates is a gentle yet effective form of exercise that can be done on a mat or with the support of specially designed...
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Final Four Countdown: Avoiding Basketball Injuries
The Final Four is upon us, and the men’s and women’s basketball games this weekend are going to be exciting, no doubt. As with all high intensity sports, competition comes with a risk of injury. Some...
View ArticleWhy see a doctor before starting to exercise?
Physiatrist Dr. Alice Chen answers users’ questions on starting or returning to exercise and why you always hear “consult with your physician.” How likely is it that a previous injury may resurface...
View ArticleArthritis Treatment – Consider Your Options
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage is worn down over time, usually from a lifetime of use or as the result of an injury to the joint. Rheumatoid arthritis...
View ArticleTips for Men to Protect Joint Health
June is national Men’s Health Month. Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Amar Ranawat answered questions on preventing and treating joint injuries in adult men. What are the most common causes of joint injury...
View ArticleWhat to Do About Pain after a Race
In the days following the NYRR New York Mini 10-K, New York Road Runners hosted a live Facebook chat with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sabrina Strickland on race recovery. The following is an excerpt from...
View ArticleLupus and Emotional Needs, Pregnancy and Exercise: Questions Answered
On May 14, Hospital for Special Surgery and the S.L.E. Lupus Foundation hosted a Facebook chat on Lupus and General Health. Participants asked more than 160 questions, but our room full of experts...
View ArticleHealthy, Energized, and Young at Heart
People are living longer than ever and the World Health Organization reported last month that it has seen “dramatic” gains in life expectancy with no signs of slowing down. It’s imperative that elderly...
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Orthopedic Surgery: A Personal Account
Join us as we follow HSS athletic trainer Kara Federowicz through her journey of orthopedic surgery. This is the first installment of a three-part series discussing coming back from orthopedic surgery....
View ArticleWhat to Expect When You’re Expecting Orthopedic Surgery: Part II
Join us as we follow HSS athletic trainer Kara Federowicz through her journey of orthopedic surgery. This is the second installment of a three-part series discussing coming back from orthopedic...
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What to Expect When You’re Expecting Orthopedic Surgery: Part III
Join us as we follow HSS athletic trainer Kara Federowicz through her journey of orthopedic surgery. This is the final installment of a three-part series discussing coming back from orthopedic surgery....
View ArticleMaking the 7-minute Workout Work for You
Chances are you or someone you know has tried the 7-minute workout. This hugely popular fitness plan has inspired nearly 50 smartphone apps and it’s easy to see why: it hits all of the major muscle...
View ArticleExercise Fads: What to Look Out For
Exercise fads come and go. Remember back to the 1980’s when aerobics first became popular? People around the country were watching Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda. More recent fads include CrossFit,...
View ArticleFitness Friday: Exercising While Aging
With a wealth of evidence reporting its benefits, exercise is now seen almost as necessary as food or sleep in maintaining health. The gains of steady exercise seem to be endless, including reduced...
View ArticleStrategies to Prevent Falls
Did you know that September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month? As specialists in treating arthritis and orthopedic conditions, falls prevention is of particular concern to all of us at...
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