The torn meniscus is on pace to become the most pervasive injury among all athletes. Here, we tell you what–exactly–a meniscus is, why tearing it is so common and what you can do about it. Plus, we compare and contrast A-Rod and Chipper Jones’ headline-grabbing cases. Meredith Moore knew something was wrong. It was the winter and the runner and soccer player was doing squats in the gym when she felt a peculiar pain in her right knee. She stood, squatted again, and that same...

American football may be this nation’s pride and joy when it comes to the hierarchy of sports, but make no mistake: over the last 20 years, thanks to international events like the World Cup, a different type of futbol has gained in popularity. The men’s side has always been littered with worldwide stars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, and David Beckham, but what’s fascinating is how their female counterparts, more than in any other team sport, have carved...

Magic Johnson shares his amazing experience with the 1992 Olympics “Dream Team”

Registered Dietician Tina M discusses great food choices to fuel your body, and smart decisions on items to keep in your kitchen.

One of our core values here at The Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey is to treat the whole patient, not just the injury or condition. So we’re happy to bring you a series of informative videos that can help your entire body. There are many ways to approach total health; here, we’ll give you a sample of some of the options available. We’re going to introduce you to CrossFit, the high intensity interval training group program that has swept the country. The regimen concentrates.