The New York Bone & Joint Specialists Blog

Running is a simple way to stay fit. But without the right form or footwear, it can result in injury. In the latest edition of From the Doctor’s Desk, we look at some common running injuries and how to prevent them.  Jogging is a great way to improve cardiovascular health, endurance and strengthen muscles. In […]

Damaged your ACL? Skip the horror stories and learn what recovery looks like in the latest edition of From the Doctor’s Desk. If you’re a sports fan, you might associate ACL injuries with images of athletes hobbling off the playing field. But you don’t have to be a professional sports star to run the risk […]

Medical tourism in the United States and beyond is a fast-growing sector, as patients turn to care options abroad in search of treatments. We clear up some common questions around the topic of medical tourism. If you’re considering traveling abroad for medical care, you aren’t alone. The practice has become increasingly commonplace in recent years […]

Avoid surgery with regenerative medicine! Discover PRP and stem cell therapies for effective, non-surgical orthopedic pain relief at New York Bone and Joint Specialists.

Want to get moving again without pain and stiffness? Try these 10 simple orthopedic exercises you can do at home.

Dealing with an injury? Have arthritis? Orthopedic rehabilitation will help you get back to your old self again.

Conservative therapy treatments can address your chronic pain without surgical intervention.

Does your back hurt after work? It could be due to how your workplace is designed.

Sports medicine doctors aren’t only for pro athletes. They can help anyone who injures themselves playing a sport. Here are four reasons ro go see a sports medicine doctor.

Recovering from an ACL tear is possible, but it’s not going to happen on its own. Learn how treatment can help the process along.

Learn about an exciting new clinical trial being run by New York Bone and Joint Specialists’ own Dr. Leon Popovitz.

Rafael Nadal, one of the world’s top tennis players, has made it back into a Grand Slam final after two years of struggling with knee and wrist injuries. Last week Nadal proved he is back at the top of his game by winning the entire Men’s US Open, defeating Kevin Anderson in three straight sets. […]

Being faced with recovery after an injury or orthopedic surgery can be daunting. Even after minimally-invasive arthroscopic surgery, you may be anxious to get back to your usual exercise routine. The length of recovery time, and the pace you may return to full activity, are both contingent on the type of injury or surgery you have had. Regardless […]

The recovery period after orthopedic surgery plays a huge role in how successful your surgery will be in relieving pain, correcting your injury, and repairing your range of motion. Following your orthopedic surgeon’s instructions regarding rest, medication, and rehabilitation programs are crucial. However, your habits before and after surgery also affect your recovery success. You may […]

The most common question asked by patients suffering from painful bone-on-bone hip arthritis is when they can return to their normal activities after hip replacement surgery. The recovery time after hip replacement surgery is multifactorial. It can vary from 2 to 6 months. Younger patients, active patients, patients with good control and strength of muscles […]