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Man wearing an orange winter jacket shovels heavy snow outdoors, highlighting safety tips for shoveling snow and proper technique during cold winter weather.

Safety Tips for Shoveling Snow

February 5, 2026 /
Overview of Safety Tips for Shoveling Snow  Approximately 11,500 Americans sustain injuries each year while shoveling snow, often due to overexertion or improper technique. Although some injuries are not serious, others require treatment … read more
A person wearing a light green sweater gently massages their right wrist with their left hand, suggesting discomfort or pain in the wrist—raising the question: can cold weather make arthritis worse?

Can Cold Weather Make Arthritis Worse?

January 15, 2026 / ,
Many arthritis patients report experiencing an increase in arthritis pain and stiffness when the temperature drops. Learn the science behind how temperature changes affect pain, tips to stay active, and when to … read more
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How To Stretch Your Lower Back

January 1, 2026 /
Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability in the United States. On any given day, as much as 26% of the population struggles with lower back pain. Additionally, 80% of … read more
A person sitting on a road, holding their ankle in pain with a red glow highlighting the injured area, suggesting an ankle injury while wearing athletic shoes.

How Long Does It Take a Sprained Ankle to Heal?

December 18, 2025 /
 A sprained ankle is one of the most common orthopedic injuries, but healing time can vary widely depending on the severity of the ligament damage. Understanding how long a sprained ankle takes … read more
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How OrthoNY NOW Makes Direct Orthopedic Care Easy

November 25, 2025 /
Get Orthopedic Help When You Need It Most Injuries don’t follow a schedule. It might be a twisted ankle at a weekend soccer game, shoulder pain after an evening workout, or a … read more
Michel Taylor

OrthoNY Welcomes Michel Taylor, MD, to Its Organization

November 1, 2025 /
Albany, NY – OrthoNY, one of the New York Capital Region’s leading orthopedic groups, is continuing to expand its offerings with a dual fellowship trained foot and ankle specialist, Michel Taylor, MD. … read more

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