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Dominick Barlow to be special guest at 2026 North Jersey Sports Awards

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:13:00 -0400

NorthJersey.com reported that Philadelphia 76ers power forward Dominick Barlow will appear as the special guest at the 2026 North Jersey High School Sports Awards, presented by HSS.

Barlow starred at Dumont High School and was the North Jersey Boys Basketball Player of the Year in 2021. That year, he averaged 27 points and 17 rebounds during the COVID-shortened season.

The free show will be held Friday, June 26 at Passaic County Technical Institute, where Player of the Year awards will be handed out for 34 different sports. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 7 p.m.

Read the full article at northjersey.com.

Best Compression Socks for Everyday Use and Chronic Care

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:39:00 -0500

In an article with Health Central, Tyler Moldoff, PT, DPT, OCS, physical therapist at HSS, shares what you need to know about compression socks, who can benefit from them and who may need to avoid them avoid them.

Compression socks are specialized garments designed to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and support the lower legs—but the right pair depends entirely on your needs and your daily routine.

“Compression socks gently squeeze the legs, with the most pressure at the ankle and gradually less as the sock moves upward,” said Moldoff. “This helps blood and fluid move back toward the heart instead of pooling in the lower legs.” (These graduated compression styles are generally recommended over ones that supply a uniform squeeze throughout the sock.)

By boosting circulation, these specialty socks can limit fluid buildup, reduce swelling, and even decrease fatigue, added Moldoff—“especially during periods of prolonged sitting, standing, or recovery.”

That may sound like a no-brainer for anyone with circulation issues, but compression socks are not for everyone: Moldoff warns they may not be appropriate for people with certain conditions, including severe peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and severe heart failure, as the pressure can cut off already‑limited blood flow in PAD or overload a weakened heart in heart failure. They’re also a bad idea for anyone with active skin infections or open wounds, significant numbness or loss of sensation in the legs, or fragile skin prone to tearing. So the bottom line is to check in with your doctor as to whether compression socks are right for you.

Read the full article at healthcentral.com.

How to Use Your Wearable Health Data

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:52:00 -0500

Today’s health wearables have evolved from simple step counters to "mini-clinics" on our wrists that can be used for many different purposes and provide us with a wealth of information as a first step in monitoring our overall health. However, while these trending devices are powerful, they aren’t diagnostic medical tools.

As wearable technology advances, these devices can now track a broad range of health metrics — from daily movement, heart rate and sleep to blood oxygen levels, workout performance, stress and overall recovery.

“However, current technology is limited in detecting proper mechanics or form,” said Vincent J. Luppino, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN, COMT, CSCS, physical therapist at HSS.

Luppino explained that current technology is limited in detecting proper mechanics or form. He said that while the field isn’t fully there yet, he envisions a future hybrid approach in which wearables handle data collection and clinicians interpret that information for individualized care.

Read the full article at health.usnews.com.

HSS Expands Access for People in Northern New Jersey with New Surgery and Outpatient Centers

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:35:01 -0400

Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), the world’s leading academic medical center specialized in musculoskeletal health, has expanded access for people in Northern New Jersey with the opening of two new facilities: HSS Paramus – Midland Ave, a full-service outpatient center (OPC) in Paramus; and the HSS Northern NJ Surgery Center in Mahwah, which marks the first-ever HSS surgery center dedicated to ambulatory procedures in the state. The facilities offer Bergen County residents greater access to world-class surgical and non-surgical care across a broad range of specialties.

“HSS has led the fields of orthopedics and rheumatology in quality and patient experience for 161 years,” said HSS President and CEO Bryan T. Kelly, MD, MBA. “The HSS Northern NJ Surgery Center in Mahwah and HSS Paramus – Midland Ave are more than just facilities—they're purpose-built extensions of the main hospital, offering the same sophisticated, highly specialized care but in a more accessible location. They reflect our commitment to serving communities by expanding care through innovation and strategic growth across the tri-state region and beyond.”

The HSS Northern NJ Surgery Center is a 7,700-square-foot facility conveniently located at 400 Franklin Turnpike, just 10 miles away from HSS Paramus – Midland Ave. The center features three operating rooms, eight pre- and post-surgical bays and on-site central sterile processing.

The Mahwah surgery center will focus on specialized care for conditions and injuries of the hip and knee, spine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, as well as sports medicine surgery. Michael P. Ast, MD, chief of the Knee Service, Chief Medical Innovation Officer and Director of Ambulatory Surgery Center Strategy at HSS, serves as the Medical Director.

“With the advanced technologies we’ve implemented at our ambulatory surgery center, we’re now able to safely perform a wider range of complex procedures that were once only possible in a hospital setting,” said Dr. Ast. “By expanding access in New Jersey, more patients can receive timely outpatient procedures, reducing wait times, hospital burdens, and the need to travel into New York City. At the same time, our new center is fully integrated with our main hospital, ensuring patients benefit from the same world-class diagnosis and treatment options.”

HSS Paramus – Midland Ave, located at 15 E. Midland Ave, Suite 1A, features 23 exam rooms and highly specialized physicians and staff to offer care for conditions and injuries of the foot and ankle, hand and upper extremities, hip and knee, and spine; endocrinology/metabolic bone diseases; pediatric orthopedics; physiatry; rheumatology; and sports medicine.

The nearly 31,000-square-foot facility is double the size of the existing OPC, HSS Paramus – Ridgewood Ave, allowing for an expansion of services and a state-of-the-art imaging suite including MRI, x-ray, and EOS low-dose radiation imaging. A special procedures unit for injection therapy and other advanced interventions is also available at this site. Additionally, HSS Orthopedics Now, providing quicker access to orthopedic care for sudden injuries and pain for patients 12 years and older, is available.

“I am deeply honored to lead HSS Paramus into its next chapter,” said Anil S. Ranawat, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS and medical director of HSS Paramus – Midland Ave. “This new facility is an exciting milestone in our unending pursuit to make comprehensive care even more accessible, enabling patients to complete their entire care journey—including testing, surgery, and more—right here in New Jersey.”

The new sites join the existing HSS location in Paramus on East Ridgewood Avenue. For more information about HSS Paramus-Midland Ave and HSS Northern NJ Surgery Center, visit www.hss.edu/locations.

Popular Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Practice Opens Surgical Center In Bergen County

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:32:00 -0400

Patients whose doctors practice at the Paramus office of HSS will no longer have to head into Manhattan if they need surgery.

A ribbon cutting was held recently to open the HSS Northern NJ Surgery Center on Franklin Turnpike in Mahwah.

HSS is a practice whose doctors focus on orthopedics and sports injuries. The Mahwah surgery center will focus on specialized care for conditions and injuries of the hip and knee, spine, foot and ankle, hand and wrist, as well as sports medicine surgery.

Read the full article at patch.com.

Does the Steam Room at the Gym Actually Do Anything?

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 07:00:00 -0500

Reporter K. Aleisha Fetters dives into the topic of using a steam room at your local gym.

Jason Machowsky RD, CSSD, RCEP, CSCS, sports dietitian and exercise physiologist at HSS, explains that a steam room is any room that's warmed to 110-115 degrees Fahrenheit and has humidity levels at or near 100 percent.

While there's no proven benefits of a steam room, there's also not a lot of downsides. However, it's good to use one that is regularly cleaned. "Poor sanitation can create issues with mold or germ transfer," adds Machowsky.

Read the full article at Self.com.

4 Ways to Sculpt Your Arms and Shoulders Sitting in a Chair

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0500

Silver Sneakers reports on the benefits of strength training that you can do sitting in a chair if you are recovering from an injury or suffering from joint pain.

Katrin Ramsey, PT, DSc, CLT, physical therapist at HSS Rehabilitation Paramus, explains that standing during strength exercises when you don't feel stable may actually increase your risk of falls.

"A seated chair exercise is a great way to get the benefit of strength training without the risk of falling or losing your balance," said Ramsey.

Read the full article and view the workouts at SilverSneakers.com.