How Your Daily Movement May Be Affecting Your Joints
Most people think about joint pain after it starts. However, daily routines may play a role long before discomfort shows up. World Health Day 2026 encourages people to look at …
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Non-Surgical Care Options for Football-Related Injuries
Medically reviewed by Munif Hussain, DO, MS, CAQSM Sports Medicine Physician South Island Orthopedics | Long Island, NY Why Football Injuries Are Commonly Searched During Championship Weekend As championship weekend …
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Celebrating South Island Orthopedics’ 2025 Honorees At South Island Orthopedics, patients on Long Island have access to highly respected orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists dedicated to exceptional patient care. …
Ultrasound-Guided Injections & Orthobiologics
A Closer Look with Dr. Munif Hussain, Board- Certified Sports Medicine Physician Located in Cedarhurst and Rockville Center If you’ve ever struggled with joint pain, tendon injuries, or chronic inflammation, …
Is It a Muscle Strain or Something More Serious?
When Should You See a Sports Medicine Doctor? Table of Contents Understanding Muscle Strains Common Symptoms of a Muscle Strain Signs It Might Be More Than a Strain When to …
Meet the Sports Medicine Team Supporting Molloy University Athletics
At South Island Orthopedics, our sports medicine team provides sideline support for Molloy University’s athletes. Together, they deliver injury evaluation, on-site care, and coordinated orthopedic guidance throughout the season. This …
May Is Arthritis Awareness Month, Tips to Protect Your Joints
By Nicholas DeBellis, MD Orthopedic Injury Expert Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist Medical Director, South Island Orthopedics Joint pain isn’t “just a part of getting older”, it could …
How to Deal with Repetitive Strain Injury
A repetitive strain injury (RSI), also called an overuse injury, is a common soft tissue injury that builds up over time. This happens if you repeat a motion over and …
When To See an Orthopedic Doctor
An orthopedic doctor is a specialist who offers services and treatments a primary care provider cannot. There are many types of orthopedic doctors, but they all specialize in the musculoskeletal …
What To Expect With an MRI Before Scheduling an Appointment
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most useful medical diagnostic tools in modern-day medicine. They are indispensable instruments with the ability to provide in-depth imaging and insight into …