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Every runner deals with aches and pains. What you might not have considered is that your body mechanics, the way that your body moves in space and hits the ground when you run, are having a tremendous impact on your performance and your potential for injury over time. Check out how the following runners crossed the finish line of recovery.

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Megan Ridgefield, CT leg Image Hamstring Injury/Condition
Brenna Frederick, MD

"Before surgery, I could not do any physical activity involving my hip. At the time I was a swimmer. Every day after practice, my teammates would have to help me out of the pool because of the pain. Even outside of practice, my hip would affect every aspect of my life. My experience at Hospital for Special Surgery was nothing but positive. Although recovery was difficult, the staff was very friendly and concerned about making the process as smooth and pain free as they possibly could. Since the surgery, my hip has become completely pain free and I am more active than ever!"

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hip Image Hip Injury/Condition
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Christina New York, NY spine Image Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
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Philip Bradenton, FL hip Image Hip Resurfacing
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Celine Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic foot Image Ankle Injury/Condition
Barry Nutley, NJ

"The day of my surgery (my second knee after 11 years) was the hottest day in August. I arrived at HSS early AM via Uber (Type A first patient of the day who wants to be in and out!) started Sx at 8:01 AM (see what I mean?) and awakened without issue. After a day of using crutches, I return to work as an attorney without crutches, visit the next week with Dr. W who is amazed at the recovery (and the story) and begin physiotherapy at Princeton Physical Therapy with fantastic results. No pain (I am able to run again) and no limitations on movement. HSS, you have done it again!"

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knee Image Torn Meniscus
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Glenn Patchogue, NY knee Image Knee Injury/Condition
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John Rock Tavern, NY knee Image Knee Replacement
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Josh New York, NY leg Image Broken Leg
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Michael Riverside, CT hip Image Hip Labral Tear
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Daniel New York, NY hip Image Hip Resurfacing
Michaela Camden, NY

"It was August 13, 2005 and what a perfect day it was to play soccer. I remember everything about that day. During my first game of the tournament; my teammate passed me a through ball, I ran onto it, and for some reason I still don’t understand I slid to get the ball, and as I did the other teams keeper came out to get the ball, and we collided. Here I was 65 pounds soaking wet, going up against someone who was twice my size, so you can bet the outcome wasn’t very good."

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