The NISMAT Web Site is a product of the staff and physicians associated with The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. We intend this site to be an educational service for anyone interested in the many areas of sports medicine. The material presented on this Web Site represents the opinion of the individuals involved at NISMAT. THE MATERIAL PRESENTED IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR DIRECT AND PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE AND OPINION. NONE OF THE EXERCISES MENTIONED IN THIS WEB SITE SHOULD BE PERFORMED WITHOUT CLEARANCE FROM YOUR PHYSICIAN.

The Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma (NISMAT) is a not for profit organization and Lenox Hill Hospital is a not for profit hospital. Donations to the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.

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