The New York Bone & Joint Specialists Blog
Safety Tips for CrossFitters
As the popularity of CrossFit has risen, so have injuries associated with the intense workout.
How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle?
While there are all kinds of “get fit quick” schemes out there that may indicate otherwise, here’s the truth: you can’t build muscle overnight. It’s a gradual process of stress, breakdown, and recovery that you need to consistently repeat until you’ve bulked up. To help you set realistic expectations for yourself as you embark upon […]
5 Easy Adjustments to Avoid Back Injuries During Weightlifting
From rows to squats, the back plays a critical role in many weightlifting exercises — and developing strong back muscles can help you push yourself farther at the gym for a wide variety of lifts. As with any part of your body, it’s impossible to keep your back completely safe from injury while you’re working […]
What Is Functional Fitness?
While you may have just started hearing the term “functional fitness’ this is not a newly created fitness regimen. Functional fitness refers to training, meaning exercising to improve balance, strength, and endurance, to help make our everyday tasks easier. From lifting furniture to lifting your toddler, everyday activities do cause injury when your body is […]
Water Aerobic Exercises For Everyone
Often times, water aerobics are assumed to be a workout for the elderly only. However, working out in water has many benefits, even for younger athletes. The reason water aerobics are so popular for the older population is because it is such a low-impact workout. The water takes weight off of your joints, and resistance […]
Get Back Into Your Workout Routine Injury Free
As Spring approaches, we all face the daunting task of getting ourselves back into our workout routine. Orthopedic injuries often occur for the first time when suddenly changing your workout regimen or increasing your activity level. Here are some tips to make getting back into the swing of things easily and pain free. Pace yourself. The most […]
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Upper East Side: Full Service Orthopedic Center & Walk-In
1198 3rd Avenue, Between 69th and 70th Street New York, NY 10021Physician appointments: Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm, Sat 8:30am–4:30pm
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425 Madison Ave, Suite 200 (second floor) New York, NY 10017 (corner of East 49th Street)Physician appointments: Mon–Fri 8:00 am–6:00 pm
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Orthopedic Doctor Upper East Side NYC — New York Bone & Joint Specialists
130 E 67th St New York, NY 10065Physician appointments: Mon–Fri 8:00am–6pm, Sat 8:30am–4:30pm
Physical therapy: Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Sat 8am–2pmPhone: (212) 759-4553