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*Image* = Action shot of a person snowboarding down a hill. Warm Up Your Winter Fitness Routine Don’t let winter freeze your fitness motivation. Our specialists share their favorite activities to keep you moving – even in the cold. Read More Button <Link>
* Image* = Joshua T. Mitgang, M.D. What are the common causes of wrist fractures? “The most common cause of wrist fractures are falls on an outstretched hand, but they can also occur with higher-level trauma like car accidents and work injuries. In the winter, we see increased broken wrists from slip-and-falls on ice and scaphoid fractures from snowboarding and skiing.” Joshua T. Mitgang, M.D. Fellowship-trained Hand Surgeon at Orlin & Cohen. <Link>
Have more orthopedic questions? We’ve got specialists for that. Get expert answers to frequently asked questions on injury treatment and prevention, joint pain, and more. Read on <Link>
* Image* = Herald icon that says “Long Island Choice Awards Presented by PSEG Long Island” lichoiceawards.com Vote Our Team as LI’s Top Orthopedic Group (Again!) Thanks to you, we’ve been nominated again as the Top Orthopedic Group by the Herald Long Island Choice Awards. Now’s your chance to let more Long Islanders know how our top-ranked specialist team can help them feel better faster. Vote Now <Link>
*Image* = Speech bubble with a testimonial quote that reads “I’m looking forward to skating again for the first time in years. Thank you, Dr. Germano and Orlin & Cohen. — Don Phillips” Don is a professional speed skater who was almost forced to hang his skates up for good due to pain from osteoarthritis. That was until Dr. James A. Germano stepped in. Following his expert hip replacement and personalized physical therapy treatment plan, Don was back to skating after just three months – and he’ll be doing so for years to come. Read his full story <Link>
*Image* = Illustration of running man falling forward down a ski slope with a pain point on his ankle. 8 Tips to Prevent Skiing and Snowboarding Injuries Winter is here, and the call of the slopes beckons for many. Orlin & Cohen’s resident black diamond champion and fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. John Feder, weighs in with tips to help you stay free of injury: - Condition your body: Strengthen your core and legs with plyometric and agility exercises. - Practice small jumps first: Get your landings down to protect against ACL injuries. - Don’t stand up to fall: Follow your body’s momentum to fall safely. - Wear a properly fitted helmet: Head injuries make up 20% of skiing and snowboarding injuries. - Combat altitude sickness: Rest, hydration, and ibuprofen can help mitigate symptoms. - Keep ski bindings low: Doing so allows your boots to release quickly and can prevent ACL tears. - UV protection is essential: Wear sunscreen on exposed skin, SPF lip protection, and UV goggles. - Avoid frostbite: Dress in layers and heed warning signs like tingling and numbness.
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