Kevin I. Pak, MD, is an attending physicist specializing in physical medicine, sports medicine, and rehabilitation at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and an assistant professor of clinical rehabilitation...
Jackson Heights (NY) - - Phone: (866) 670-6824Kishi Patel, DO, is a family medicine and sports medicine physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Medical Group. Dr. Patel is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has expertise in...
Jackson Heights (NY) - - Phone: (866) 670-6824Dr. Libi Galmer is a board certified Orthopedist practicing at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens located in Jackson Heights, New York. She received her medical degree from New York College of...
Jackson Heights (NY) - - Phone: (866) 670-6824
Sports Medicine, in Jackson Heights, refers to the medical and scientific services provided to prevent, recognize and manage injuries related to sport, exercise and other recreational activities. Usually in every sports team, there is a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), who is a highly skilled professional specialized in the health care of physical activity. They are responsible for care & prevention of athletic injury. The common sports injuries include concussion, caused by severe head trauma where the brain moves violently within the skull so that brain cells all fire at once; muscle cramps, a sudden tight, intense pain caused by a muscle locked in spasm; ankle sprain, the ligaments that hold the ankle bones in place can easily be overstretched, etc.