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Joint Preservation Surgery

Joint preservation techniques are used in patients with cartilage defects to preserve the joints and to restore the function.

Articular cartilage is the cartilage that covers the bony surface of joints. It has a smooth surface which allows the bones of the knee joint to slide over each other with very little friction. Articular cartilage is often damaged by injury or normal wear and tear.

Pediatric Sports Medicine

The number of children participating in sports activities has been increasing over the recent years resulting in a substantial rise in the incidences of sports injuries. Even though there are several benefits of active participation in sports, including building up of self-confidence, physical fitness, and learning to work in a team, there is also a risk of sports-related injuries.

Total Body Wellness - January
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015
A Fitness Program for Active Older Adults This program for adults 60+ focuses on strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. Tuesdays and Thursdays in January 10:30 – 11:30 am Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Instuctor | Alison Peters, MS – Exercise Physiologist To Register | Call Belk DeJesus at (646) 501-7096 […]
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Training for the NYC Marathon: Part 3
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015
Preventing and Managing Injuries as Race Day Approaches Join our experts for an evening of discussion about how best to prepare for the NYC Marathon. Wednesday, October 1 Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Topics Include The “Big 7” running injuries Medical management of injuries When to rest and when to […]
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Save the Date: 14th Annual Osteoarthritis Symposium
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015
14th Annual Charles L. Christian Osteoarthritis Symposium Joint Preservation: Managing Osteoarthritis at all Ages Thursday, October 30, 2014 9AM – 2PM NYU Langone Medical Center Farkas Auditorium 550 First Avenue New York, NY 10016 To Register | call (212) 984-8730 or email info.ny@arthritis.ofg Deadline | October 23rd. Download the “Joint Preservation: Managing Osteoarthritis at all […]
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Training for the NYC Marathon: Part 2
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

Nutritional and Mental Preparation: Optimize Your Training and Race Day Performance Get expert advice on how to fuel your training and mentally prepare for the NYC Marathon. Monday, September 22 Center for Musculoskeletal Care 333 East 38th Street 6th Floor Topics Include Nutrient needs for weekly training The keys to proper recovery How to break […]
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Total Body Wellness - September
Posted in: Events | Posted on: 12 August, 2015

A Fitness Program for Active Older Adults Fitness has a lot of benefits, and not just for how you look! Exercise can reduce stress and improve balance, coordination, and cardiovascular health. Daily tasks can also become easier when the body is better equipped to handle them. This program for adults 60+ focuses on strength, flexibility […]
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