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6 Physical Therapists And 2 Acupuncturists Charged In Over $20 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

Leader of Scheme Also Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits<br>Audrey Strauss, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Scott Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Office of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General (“HHS-OIG”), announced the unsealing today of an indictment charging acupuncturists JUNYI LIU, a/k/a “Jenny,” and HONGXING WANG…

What Are the Most Common Orthopedic Surgeries?

Orthopedic surgeons perform routine surgeries every day. Are you wondering if yours is one of them? Here, we answer, "What are the most common orthopedic surgeries?"

6 Ways To Heal Faster

Remedies from your home, drugstore, and doctor repair your cuts, aches, and bones faster than ever

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

7 Tips for Arthritis Pain Relief

Arthritis pain relief is important for independence &amp; improving quality of life. Use 7 tips to relieve pain by combining treatments with lifestyle changes.

The Importance of Sports Medicine and Preventing

The Importance of Sports Medicine and Preventing Cycling Injuries... Read more.

What is Orthopedics? What is Orthopedic Surgery?

As the medical fields continue to promote the benefits of exercise and healthy eating habits, both the young and old are becoming more active. Because of this, overuse and injuries to the bones, joints and muscles occurs, especially in baby boomers. Some of the most common conditions that require eventual treatment are those caused by degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis, and arthritis and these problems are studied…

Is Orthopedic Surgery Difficult?

Orthopedic surgery is a challenging medical procedure aiming to treat injuries or conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Most people hesitate to undergo orthopedic surgeries, asContinue reading

Is it orthopaedic surgery or orthopedic surgery?

Today bone surgery in the United States is either orthopaedic or orthopedic.

5 Questions You Should Ask Before Any Orthopedic Surgery

After your doctor tells you surgery is necessary, you may be frightening and intimidating. There are some steps you can take to ease some of the stress involved prior to having orthopedic surgery. Asking your surgeon these five questions, may help you better understand what to expect and ease your anxieties and allow you to become better informed before surgery....

Considering Orthopedic Surgery? Here Are Five Things To Know

Make an informed decision about surgery––and get on the road to recovery faster—with these tips.

Sports Medicine Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about keeping your child safe while playing sports? Check out the answers to these frequently asked questions about sports medicine.

Sports medicine: Do you have to be an athlete?

“I was just trying to get some exercise and I think I hurt myself. Now what?”

4 steps to recovering from orthopedic surgery

Physical therapy is a key component of rehabilitation from any orthopedic surgery. Whether it’s a total joint procedure or a …

How Digital Health is Changing Sports Medicine’s Approach to Injury & Recovery

Data from wearable devices are enabling sports medicine physicians to reduce and prevent injuries.

Can a Broken Orthopedic Surgery Care System Fix Itself with Interventional Orthopedics?

For many reasons of perverse incentives, the American healthcare system is the world’s most expensive way ever devised to deliver healthcare. One of the biggest line items in any health plan is elective orthopedic surgery costs. Hence, reducing that cost saves any employer big bucks. One of the ways to bend that spending curve down …

Opioid-free orthopedic surgery: Why (and how) my patients go opioid free after surgery

We can help our patients choose a pain experience in which they have agency that is not ceded to the pain itself or to the physician and, in so doing, do less harm to our patients and communities.

57 Sports Medicine Practices to Know

The Cognitive Benefits of Exercise in Youth : Translational Journal of the American College of...

pted that the health benefits of exercise are wide-ranging and powerful. It appears that cognitive function and academic achievement are additional realms beyond the physical where exercise is beneficial. The school setting presents a unique public health opportunity to enact change on a variety of levels. As sports medicine and exercise specialists, we need to support efforts that increase access to quality physical fitness across the board for all children....

When should I see a primary care sports medicine physician?

Whether your child is joining a sports team at school this fall or you consider yourself a weekend warrior, you should know that a primary care sports medicine physician is able to treat all the active members of your family in case of injury