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Mar 11, 2024 RWJBarnabas Health at East Brunswick Is a New One-Stop Medical Destination Sports Medicine

If you’re a parent of a child with special health needs, that often means multiple trips to different doctors around the state. But the new RWJBarnabas Health at East Brunswick facility has made it easier for parents and caregivers. This facility includes ...

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Feb 29, 2024 Easy Ways to Support Energy Levels Without a Can Sports Medicine

Energy drinks can have various negative impacts on health due to their high caffeine and added sugar content. Overconsumption can lead to even more severe health issues, and in some cases dependency. Jason Krystofiak, MD, CAQSM, a Primary Care Sports ...

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Jan 31, 2024 RWJBarnabas Health Enhances Access to Children’s Health Services in East Brunswick Sports Medicine

East Brunswick, NJ (January 31, 2023) – Residents of East Brunswick and surrounding communities now have enhanced access to state-of-the-art children’s health services. With the opening of the RWJBH Medical Group Pediatric Orthopedic & Specialty Services ...

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Jan 12, 2024 Safer Play for Pickleball: How to Prevent and Treat Common Injuries Sports Medicine

Pickleball is exploding in popularity—especially among seniors—with good reason. A combination of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, the game offers a great way to get relatively low-impact exercise and socialize with friends and neighbors. But despite its ...

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Oct 24, 2023 Becker's Hospital Review Recognizes RWJBarnabas Health as One of Nation's Top Orthopedic Programs Sports Medicine

RWJBarnabas Health has been named among Becker’s Hospital Review ’s 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs for 2023. The list celebrates the nation’s leading providers of orthopedic care and orthopedic programs that offer minimally ...

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Oct 23, 2023 Doctors: Aaron Rodgers’ rush to return to Jets could be a risky play Sports Medicine

Peter DeLuca, MD, Co-Chief of the Sports Division at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, spoke with the New York Post about New York Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers return to play after his devastating Achilles tear. Dr. DeLuca sheds light on the likelihood ...

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Aug 21, 2023 Ask the Doctor September 2023 Sports Medicine

What are the benefits of an annual physical for children? While back-to-school is a time to shop for school supplies and the latest fashions, it is also the perfect time to check in on your child’s health with a physical exam. Parents can ease the big ...

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Aug 17, 2023 Fall Pre-season Warm-up and Cool Down for Youth Athletes Sports Medicine

Dynamic warm up/Static Cooldown Prior to the start of any activity a dynamic warm up should be performed for 5-8 minutes to increase blood flow to the muscles, increase functional mobility, maximize available flexibility of the entire body and prepare the ...

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Jul 6, 2023 Soccer Tips for Athletes Sports Medicine

Soccer season is upon us. Training camps are starting, it's time to start conditioning and getting ready for the season. Peter DeLuca, MD, Chief of Sports Medicine at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, shares his tips to help prevent injury and start the ...

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