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New York , NY
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I am board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and hold a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine and have been practicing Sports and Wellness Medicine for over 10 years. I have a passion for bringing the team physician approach to those who seek to perform at their highest level.
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Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Sports Medicine 26 years experience
Depends: Shin splints, known as medial tibial stress syndrome, typically last 2-4 weeks with adequate activity modification and physical therapy. Since they o... Read More
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Brace then PT: Simple avulsion fractures typically are treated with a brace then physical therapy. It is treated generally the same as an acute lateral ankle sprain... Read More
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Need medical attenti: Myositis ossificans is treated with physical therapy, the use of non steroidal anti inflammatories, injections and in severe cases surgery. It is imp... Read More
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Rhythmic exercises: Rhythmic exercises that do not create excessive stretch on the outer part of the hip will generally not cause any pain. Swimming is one example. Stre... Read More
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Physical therapy: Buttock muscle strain is best treated with physical therapy, which includes relative rest, ice, flexibility and strengthening exercises. If it does n... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Excessive heat: Heat exhaustion is one of the conditions along the spectrum of heat illness. It occurs when the body's core body temperature exceeds 98.6 degrees f,... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Seek medical attenti: Any headache after head trauma needs to evaluated by a physician immediately, regardless of fever or not.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Depends: Any moderate exercise is good to do but can often after a while get boring and may lead to you stopping, especially for beginners. Variety is key to ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Eat healthy: Building muscle has more to do with the kinds of exercise you do than diet. However, one does need more protein to build muscle but much less than mo... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Seek medical attenti: The veins and nerves of the legs have many potential disorders that can cause pain, so make sure to seek medical attention.
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Depends: Since the supplement industry is not regulated by the fda, the ingredients in supplements do not necessary have to contain what it claims or more so m... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Possible: Piriformis syndrome is possible. Most common is a biomechanical causes- look at postural/ergonomic causes. Assuming the MRI is of the ls spine is cl... Read More
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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Depends: Dvt is not a common complication after ankle sprain, so understanding your state of coagulability (i.e.- ability to clot) from your physician is impor... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Seek med attention: You may have a fracture with some nerve involvement. Seek medical attention immediately.
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Seek medical attenti: Many questions need to be answered in order to diagnose the cause- is it on one side or both sides of your face, did it come on suddenly or gradually ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Patellofemoral: Most common cause of knee cap pain is patellofemoral pain syndrome, which is where the knee caps are malaligned. This may be due to weak the inside q... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It generally means that one is overuse the forearms, not unlike what happens with shin splints. It is generally treatment with temporary activity mod... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Warm up: The best thing one can do prior to working out is to adequately warm up. Getting on an exercise bike for 15 minutes is one example.
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Need more info: Did you have surgery? Regardless, the next step is to get cleared by your physician for physical therapy which will first include range of motion exe... Read More
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Get checked: Get your am free and total testosterone levels checked. If they are low and depending on the cause you may apply for a therapeutic use exemption. I... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Overuse: Most commonly the exercises you are doing are too hard on your body. Buttock pain is usually associated with excessive strain while doing lower body ... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Test again: Do the test again, and if it negative again make sure to seek medical attention.
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Many causes: Rib fracture, intercostal muscle strain/tear, diagphragmatic hernia, reflux, lung scar tissue, etc. There are many causes that necissitate a proper h... Read More
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No: It is important to understand the pain and it's cause. Most important is to engage in a comprehensive physical therapy program. Consider injectional... Read More
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Depends: Most endurance training workouts are best fueled by a well balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables. Having an adequate of amount of carbs i... Read More
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Many options: Hypermobility syndromes treatments include physical therapy, prolotherapy, and platelet rich plasma (prp) therapy. The goal of these treatments are t... Read More
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Genetic disorder: Ibm is a genetic disease in the group of diseases called inflammatory myopathies. It is progressive and leads to muscle weakness and wasting away of m... Read More
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Weighlifter's wrist: It is most likely scaphoid impaction syndrome, which is a condition where there are wrist bones and covering called the capsule that gets impingement ... Read More
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Sure it's calluses?: Callus formation is typically due to chronic mechanical pressure on an area of skin. Be sure of the diagnosis with your physician. It may be warts o... Read More
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Depends: Any quick head motion can set off vertigo associated with bppv. It depends on how serious your symptoms are. Doing light rhythmic exercises not invo... Read More
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Depends: It depends if fracture going through the joint and it complexity. Most fractures will heal within 2-4 weeks, and it is important to get into hand ph... Read More
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Sports Medicine 26 years experience
Abdominal exercises: It is important to continue working the abdominal muscles with a variety of core stabilization exercises. If you have fat around your midsection, eat... Read More
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Brain trauma: It is a syndrome that occurs when the symptoms of concussion are prolonged. These symptoms include decreased concentration, mood issues, sleep distur... Read More
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Strength training: The rectus abdominus muscles are the 'six pack' muscles. Abdominal crunches are important for bulking up and maintaining tone of these muscles. Work... Read More
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Depends: It is generally not an issue to workout barefoot, but it depends on the type of exercise. Barefoot running can be done if proper mechanics are used. ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Exercise: Aerobic exercise will burn calories efficiently if done for 60-90 minutes at your target heart range. Strength training is important because it will ... Read More
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Same: Spraining and jamming a finger are generally considered to be the same condition. However, a sprain implies a ligament injury, but a jammed finger ca... Read More
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A 52-year-old member asked:
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Not normal: It is not normal. It is important to have it looked at by your physician.
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Seek medical attenti: Tendons that are injured for a long time need to assessed by a trained sports medicine physician. Physical therapy is the first treatment usually rec... Read More
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Disease vs normal: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic disorder that is the main cause of cardiac death in people younger than 35. The heart is enlarged in a certa... Read More
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Depends: Sudden death in elite athletes can include a genetic disorder that causes premature clogging of arteries, abnormal heart rhythm or structure, severe d... Read More
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Needs evaluation: There is a mechanical locking that gives way from what you are decribing, meaning the joint has some loose body inhibiting its full, free range of mot... Read More
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Is there pain: The low back has a few structures that can create a snapping sound. Assuming you do not have any history of trauma or arthritis it can be a ligament ... Read More
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Need evalution: Overuse is by far the most common reason for leg pain in a very active athlete, but muscle breakdown can also happen after a high intensity workout. ... Read More
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Depends on cause: What was the origin cause of liver damage? The liver typically can recover but it does depend on the level of damage done. Make sure not to take an... Read More
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Seek med attn: Anytime one has abdominal pain for 5 days regardless of location it is important to be immediately seen by a phyisician.
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Identify cause: There is a reason why you had swelling and back spasm to begin with. Seek a primary care sports medicine specialist to identify the cause, see if it ... Read More
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Release of sheath: Dequirvain's tenosynovitis is an inflammatory condition that affects two tendons that control the thumb, the extensor pollicis brevis and abductor pol... Read More
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Not necessarily: When protein is recommended if you do not get enough protein naturally through your diet in order to build muscle. Trusting your source of whey prote... Read More
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Many things: There are many causes of itchiness when exercising. Most common is an irritation due to type of fabric that is in contact with your legs. If you hav... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Rao is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rao is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This is the first time. I was a collegiate athlete and recently had a microfracture op on the opposite knee. like the crutches r to blame
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Thank you doctor for the explanation. Increase my awareness that it is something not to ignore though its the leg.
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Thank you v.m Dr. I'll keep that in mind, I'll go to another specialist to see how bad is it.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York Institute of Technology New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
Graduated 1971MD
Residency
UMDNJ Family Medicine Residency at Capital Health System
Awards
Fellow of American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine Award
American Osteopathic Associationâs Annual Pfizer Fit for Life Award in Physical Fitness
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce Most Innovative Product/Service in a Micro Business Award
Affiliations
USA Water Polo
Chairman TUE committee, Ironman International
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