Author: Thomas Bottiglieri, DO
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: 6.5.2020 COVID-19 UPDATE
No communication at this time can go without mention of the current national crises. While we have been focused on re-opening and getting back to normalcy a different kind of plague reared its ugly head – that of racism & police brutality. To stay within my lane I will simply say that if our nation […]
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COVID-19 & the Heart
Moderate exercise to boost immune function has been at the forefront of exercise recommendations during the Sars-CoV-2 pandemic. In this piece I will identify the most common athletic concerns & what to do if you had COVID before return to sport. The immunologic benefits of moderate exercise, and conversely the potential for increasing inflammation and […]
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Weekly Update 5_29_2020
New York and New Jersey continue to record declining numbers of new infections as does the entire nation. A big announcement was made this week by Governor Phil Murphy, that the class of 2020 will have their opportunity to join their classmates, educators, and families to celebrate graduation starting July 6. Outdoor graduation ceremonies […]
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Adhesive Capsulitis
Adhesive capsulitis, also known as Frozen Shoulder), is a condition that impacts shoulder joint motion. The joint capsule becomes inflamed, irritated, and contracted. Adhesive capsulitis is uncommon in young people and is almost always found in patients ranging from 40-70. Those with metabolic disease such as diabetes are at greater risk. This condition is thought […]
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Weekly Newsletter 5_23_2020
COVID-19 has increased stress & uncertainty for individuals and families. This is import to recognize. A focus on the “controllables” is vital to healthy response to the isolation and ambiguity of what is to come next. As many athletes want to get back to their normal sports activities, we need to also remind them that they […]
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Mindfulness Update during COVID Pandemic
Hi everybody. Today I want to talk a little bit about waves of grief and the way in which we’re all dealing with this and pandemic and crisis where people are out of work isolated and lonely. I think it’s important for us all to find meeting in this crisis. I had a meeting […]
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Weekly Update for Schools 5/18/2020
Good morning everyone, Newly identified cases of COVID in New Jersey & New York State continue to decrease. Here at Columbia Orthopedics, we have some exciting news! As of Monday, 5/18 we will be re-opening our office for in-person visits according to Phase-1 guidance on a limited basis. As of Monday, May 18th, steps toward […]
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Phase 1 – (Returning to the Office)
As a first line of contact with our team, Columbia Orthopedics will continue to offer telehealth visit for patients. However, the offices will be reopening in a limited fashion on Monday, May 18th following guidelines which continue to enforce physical distancing. We want all of our patients to feel comfortable coming into the office when […]
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*SPECIAL COMMUNICATION
Suicide Awareness – by Mark Weidenbaum, MD & Thomas Bottiglieri, DO Mental health awareness requires a recognition that stigma is an obstacle. No one asks for disease of the mind, the same way a person would not ask for hypertension or rheumatoid arthritis. Like all diseases, environment and self-care influence disease. That doesn’t suggest that […]
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Visual Therapy After Concussion
“The eyes are the window to the soul.” They are also an excellent avenue for evaluating and treating concussion. There are measurable changes in ocular coordination that experienced concussion experts will look for when evaluating your concussion. There are muscles that move your eyes in controlled and coordinated ways. The brain pathways that control these […]
Thomas S. Bottiglieri, D.O. 