ACL Tears

The doctors at Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine frequently treat knee injuries, including ACL tears, with a variety of successful nonsurgical methods. You may have become aware of ACL tears through media coverage of professional athletes’ injuries and now have the misfortune of suffering the pain and incapacity of such an injury yourself. If so,…

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Plateauing During ACL Rehab? How to Break Through

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation, we understand that every patient’s journey to recovery is unique, especially when it comes to healing from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. For this reason, our physiatrists take an individualized approach to each patient, working collaboratively with them to determine which combination of treatment techniques is best suited to their needs…

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Tips for Returning to Sports After an ACL Repair

Though primarily associated with sports injuries, ACL tears (tears of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee) can also occur in slip and falls and car accidents and during recreational activities. Because such injuries cause serious pain and greatly limit mobility, they can bring your athletic pursuits and active lifestyle to a grinding halt. Nonetheless,…

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Can a Ruptured ACL Be Healed Without Surgery? Study Says Yes

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where we are committed to healing spinal and musculoskeletal injuries with nonsurgical treatment, we are elated to see that a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that some ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries show better patient-reported outcomes for those who received exercise rehabilitation…

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How PRP Injections Help Heal Sports Injuries

At LI Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating sports injuries using nonsurgical methods. Because we want to reduce your pain and restore function as quickly as possible so you can get back into the game, we use a combination of both complementary and traditional treatments. One therapy we have found to…

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How Sports Medicine Can Help You Recover From Injury

Sports injuries can affect your physical health, your emotional well-being, and your quality of life. At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, all of our doctors understand the impact of these injuries and design comprehensive sports medicine programs to help each patient recover quickly and effectively. Dr. Chator, the dynamic physiatrist who is the newest member…

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Tips for Avoiding Common Summer Sports Injuries

Summer brings the irresistible allure of outdoor activities and sports. Whether you prefer a relaxing game of golf, a competitive tennis match, or a refreshing swim, engaging in these activities is not only enjoyable but beneficial for physical health. Nonetheless, with increased activity comes an increased risk of musculoskeletal and spinal injuries. At Long Island…

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How PRP Can Help Alleviate Knee Pain

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, our physiatrists understand the challenges faced by individuals suffering from knee pain, whether it’s due to an injury, a chronic condition, or the natural aging process. Our holistic approach combines traditional and complementary treatments to alleviate pain and restore optimal function. One of the innovative treatments we offer is…

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The Importance of Physical Therapy in Injury Prevention

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, physical therapy (PT) is central to our holistic approach, not only aiding in recovery but also playing a pivotal role in preventing future injuries. If you have suffered a musculoskeletal injury, contact us now. Not only will we provide excellent physical therapy to help you heal; but we will…

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Can You Receive Multiple Corticosteroid Injections?

At Long Island Spine Rehabilitation Medicine, where our doctors focus on relieving pain and restoring function, corticosteroid injections are an important tool in our treatment regimens since they help to reduce inflammation, a major cause of pain. Corticosteroids mimic the effects of hormones your body naturally produces in your adrenal glands to reduce swelling and…

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