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Swimming is not only is a good form of cardiovascular exercise, it can also decrease the amount of stress on your joints. The most effective way to minimize the risk of injury is to develop and maintain strength in the major muscle groups, including the rotator cuff, the muscles around the shoulder blade, and core. Need an anchor? Read how these swimmers were able to get back in the water.

Michael Rumson, NJ

"Thanks to Dr. Rozbruch and his staff, my future in racing is bright and I am now training for my eleventh full Ironman in 2012. "

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Michael Northport, NY

"The whole process at HSS was fantastic - If you lie in pain each night because of your hips, just get it replaced."

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Elizabeth Amherst, MA

" I got hip surgery in the end of July so it would not interfere with school. In October I swam competitively in a swim meet, only three months after the surgery. I remember going to Dr. Kelly for an appointment and he was amazed that I was able to swim competitively so quickly. I was so eager to run again. I was able to gradually start running again that following March. By May, I completed my first triathlon."

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Candace Bethlehem, PA spine Image Spine Fusion
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Michael Old Greenwich, CT shoulder Image Shoulder Injury/Condition
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Daniel New York, NY hip Image Hip Resurfacing
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Kim Charlotte, NC hip Image Hip Replacement
Shane Scotland Neck, NC

"I was hit by a car while joyriding on my favorite Razor scooter. After the accident, doctors said I would never walk again. Without Dr. Wellman's bravery, I wouldn't be here today. "

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Mary Jane Haledon, NJ knee Image Partial Knee Replacement
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Joanne Northport, NY knee Image Torn Meniscus
Don New Paltz, NY

"Hi Dr. Rozbruch, I Can't thank you enough! The Min and Max are insignificant and my right leg and left leg are within 1 percent which is well under the standard normal difference. As a cyclist I thought you would appreciate this, and as you being my Orthopedic Surgeon I can't tell you how much this old guy appreciates you! "

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Emmanuel Brooklyn, NY arm Image Limb Lengthening