New York Rehabilitation Medicine: Allen N Wilkins, M.D.

Knee pain and surgery become more and more common as we age. That’s why doctors are forever searching for new treatment options.

Learning proper techniques to strengthen your body and muscles can help you avoid injury now and in the future. From stretching to varying your workouts, check out some tips to stay healthy AND active.

Some of the newest advancements in regenerative medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management are actually improvements in age-old methods.

Joint pain can be caused by a number of factors. Whether you experienced a traumatic injury or suffer from chronic pain, there are some simple day-to-day habits that can improve your overall well-being. bit.ly/2BBIaiX

The partnership between traditional rehabilitation and technology continues to improve and can provide more accurate, transparent information to providers and patients alike. bit.ly/2BCOdUq

Have you thought about Platelet Rich Plasma (RPR) Therapy? This non-surgical, minimally-invasive treatment has many wonderful benefits. bit.ly/2w7dQHL

ACL injuries can be some of the worst, especially for athletes. No matter what level of sport you’re playing at, from casual pick-up games to professional athletes, it is important to rehabilitate not just the injured area, but also to strengthen the surrounding muscles.

Serious injury to the cervical spine can be life changing. These injuries require long term care and rehabilitation. While doctors and specialists like me and my team are here to help, here are a few things to keep in mind so you can best understand your risks, and the best ways to take precaution.

If you're healing from a traumatic brain injury, take a look at these excellent guidelines for rest and recuperation from the CDC. In our practice, we know every patient's path to healing is unique, and we always work closely with patients to achieve a full recovery. https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/recovery.html

For women, taking a break from wearing high heels is an important way to protect the musculoskeletal system from injuries. Read more here:

A new Australian study suggests that back pain is the body's way of protecting you from further injury. Though it may serve a purpose, back pain isn't something you have to live with everyday. Schedule an appointment soon: