Teens and adolescents across America are headed back to school, bringing the exciting return of youth sports. With 35 million participating in youth sports each year, the number of kids playing sports year-round is increasing.1Although sports benefit many students physically, socially, emotionally, more time on the fields brings an increase in sports-related injuries.
Elite athletes and weekend warriors alike are susceptible to sports injuries of the achilles tendon, one of the largest and strongest tendons in the body. The achilles tendon connects the heel bone to your calf muscle.
An ACL tear in the past has ended many professional sports careers. Today, most athletes can return to play after an injury to the ACL, with advanced surgical techniques.
Participating in sports provides many health benefits to players. Unfortunately, sports injuries are common, affecting millions of people each year.
This June, we celebrate Men's Health Month! Let’s raise awareness about preventive health practices to benefit men. Male athletes, in particular, are especially vulnerable to injuries that can impact their overall health and wellness.
Over 32.5 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis.
In May, we recognize Arthritis Awareness Month, as this incurable disease impacts millions of people everyday in some form of joint pain. In fact, there are more than 100 different types of joint pain and diseases considered to be arthritis.
Since 1982, numerous professional, Olympic and world-class athletes have been treated at New Jersey Orthopaedic Institute
Featured on the in-depth HBO show Real Sports, the outstanding team of physicians from P.A.S.T., Retired Athletes Pain Management & Medical Resource Group, is profiled.
Dr. Vincent McInerney is a distinguished member of P.A.S.T. Retired Athletes Medical Resource Group. This independent medical organization, directed by Board Certified physicians, provides
