Summer is here, and the weather is finally warm enough to enjoy outdoor exercise. It’s important to make sure you’re taking the right precautions to stay safe and healthy while exercising in the heat. We’ve compiled a few tips to help you remain safe and injury free while exercising outside this summer. Proper hydration is
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5 OAM Physicians Are Named Castle Connolly 2022 Top Doctors
Castle Connolly Top Doctors announced the names of the physicians selected for the prestigious 2022 Top Doctors list, and OAM is proud to have 5 doctors on the list. These notable doctors are nominated by their peers and thoroughly validated by Castle Connolly’s research team to ensure that they deliver the highest quality patient care. The
Read MorePain in the Neck? You may be suffering from Text Neck
The use of hand-held devices has many people- both young and older adults- developing neck problems, says orthopedic surgeon Dr. Derek Ju. It seems like everywhere you look, people of all ages are looking down at their phones. They do it at home, at work, in school, in restaurants, while waiting for a train, Even
Read MoreWhy You Should Pick Your Own Trauma Surgeon
By Dr. Jeffrey Richmond – You hurt your ankle. Your child breaks his arm. Someone suffers a fracture or tendon injury that quickly gets complicated. Now what? Depending on where the injury occurs, you may find yourself in an Urgent Care or on your way to an Emergency Room via car, ambulance or even helicopter.
Read MoreShoveling Snow Injury Prevention Tips
This winter, before you bundle up and head out to do some snow shoveling, interventional pain specialist Dr. Amir Annabi, has a few words of advice to protect your back from strain and injury. “The most important thing is to stay ahead of the accumulation of snow. It’s much easier on your back to shovel after every few
Read MoreYour Knees and Skis
OAM sports medicine specialist, Dr. Richard D’Agostino, MD, a board-certified Orthopedic surgeon, offers injury prevention advice for skiers at home and before hitting the slopes. Skiing can be one of the most enjoyable winter activities and is a great sport the entire family can enjoy. But nothing can ruin a great day outdoors (or even
Read MoreINJURY PREVENTION HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT.
If you are one of the many people using virtual exercise classes to stay fit while confined at home this winter, you may be putting yourself at risk for a strain, sprain, or inflammatory condition. That is the message from OAM fellowship trained Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Brian Capogna. “Whether you are exercising using an
Read MoreOAM Physician Spotlight on Dr. Richard D’Agostino
Get to know Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Richard D’Agostino and learn what drives his personal approach in caring for patients. What is your own practice philosophy? I have devoted my practice to the care and treatment of athletes and their injuries. I have treated athletes at all levels, including
Read MoreWinter weather conditions may increase the risk of an upper extremity injury warns hand surgeon Dr. Peter Stein.
Winter sports and slippery sidewalks pose risks to many parts of the body, but hands and wrists in particular take a beating when temperatures plummet and snow and ice accumulate, according to Peter Stein, MD fellowship trained hand and wrist specialist. “The most common upper extremity injuries in the winter months occur when people extend
Read MoreOAM Physician Spotlight on Dr. Jeffrey Richmond
Get to know joint replacement and trauma surgeon Dr. Jeffrey Richmond and learn what drives his personal approach in caring for patients. Dr. Richmond is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon. His practice focuses on operative and nonoperative treatment of fractures of the upper and lower extremities, pelvis and acetabulum (hip socket), as well as hip replacement
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