Sports medicine

Elite Sports Medicine & Injury Recovery Services

Injuries are an unfortunate reality of an active lifestyle, but they don’t have to be the end of your journey. Whether you are a professional competitor, a weekend warrior, or a student-athlete, the pain of an injury can be physically debilitating and emotionally frustrating. At Comprehensive Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, we understand that your goal isn’t just to heal—it’s to return to your sport stronger, faster, and more resilient than before.

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What Is Sports Medicine?

Sports medicine is a specialized field of healthcare focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries related to sports and exercise. Unlike general orthopedics, sports medicine takes a holistic approach. We look beyond the immediate injury to understand the biomechanics, training habits, and lifestyle factors that contributed to the issue.

Our philosophy centers on active recovery. We believe that movement is medicine. By keeping patients engaged in safe, modified activity during the healing process, we accelerate recovery times and prevent the muscle atrophy often associated with prolonged rest.

Our Pain Relief Treatment Services

We offer a full spectrum of services designed to meet you at every stage of your injury journey, from the initial diagnosis to your final clearance to play.

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Advanced Injury Diagnosis

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Minimally Invasive Surgery

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Regenerative Medicine

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Non-Surgical Orthopedic Care

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Customized Physical Therapy

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Injury Prevention & Performance Training

Common Sports Injuries We Treat

Our clinic is equipped to handle a wide array of acute and chronic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. We understand the specific mechanics required for different sports and tailor our treatments accordingly. Some of the most common conditions we manage include

Knee Injuries: Including ACL tears, meniscus tears, patellar tendonitis, and runner’s knee.
Shoulder Disorders: Such as rotator cuff tears, labral tears, dislocations, and impingement syndrome.
Ankle and Foot Issues: Including chronic ankle instability, Achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and stress fractures.
Elbow and Wrist Pain: Commonly seen in tennis players, golfers, and gymnasts (e.g., tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow).
Hip Conditions: Including hip impingement, labral tears, and bursitis.

By identifying the specific tissue involved and the severity of the damage, we can create a targeted plan that addresses the root cause rather than just masking the symptoms.

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Why Choose

Our sports medicine team includes orthopedic surgeons, primary care sports physicians, physical therapists, and athletic trainers who communicate constantly regarding your progress.

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Youth Athletes

We specialize in growth plate injuries and concussion management, ensuring young bodies develop safely.

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Adult Recreational Athletes

From runners with knee pain to tennis players with shoulder issues, we help weekend warriors stay in the game.

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Professional Competitors

We provide rapid-response care and performance optimization for high-level competitors.

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Active Seniors

It’s never too late to stay moving. We help older adults manage joint pain and maintain mobility for golf, hiking, and daily activities.

Welcome to the Comprehensive Orthopaedic & Spine Institute

At the Comprehensive Orthopaedic & Spine Institute, our objective is simple: to provide a practice where patients can access the full gamut of musculoskeletal treatments under one roof. Whether you are suffering from acute sports injuries, overuse conditions, occupational injuries, or high-energy trauma from motor vehicle accidents, we are here to guide you back to health.

Dr. Carrer is a Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS). Her journey in medicine is defined by a commitment to excellence and advanced surgical training.

Medical School & Residency: SUNY Downstate, Brooklyn, New York City.
Fellowship Training: Spine Surgery at the renowned UCSF Spine Center in San Francisco, CA.

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Our Location

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East Orange NJ

576 Central Ave. Suite 200A East Orange, NJ 07018

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Montague NY

188 Montague Street, Suite 800 Brooklyn, NY 11201

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Manalapan NJ

50 Franklin Ln STE 201, Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

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Staten Island NY

318 Seguine Ave S.I N.Y 10309

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Jackson Heights NY

87-10 37th Ave, Suite C Jackson Heights, NY 11372

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Woodside NY

6127 Woodside Avenue Woodside New York 11377

Dr Carrer also sees patients at

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Astoria NY

30-01 Astoria Blvd Astoria, NY 11102

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HRH NJ

55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094

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Brooklyn NY

3311 Shore Parkway Suite MM Brooklyn, NY 11235

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Nassau NY

601 Franklin Ave. Suite 215 Garden City, NY 11530

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SCOB NY

313 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

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Brooklyn NY

3311 Shore Parkway Suite MM Brooklyn, NY 11235

Hospitals & Surgery Centers

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Lenox Hill Hospital NY

100 E 77th St, New York, NY 10075

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CareWell East Orange NJ

300 Central Ave, East Orange, NJ 07018

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HRH NJ

55 Meadowlands Pkwy, Secaucus, NJ 07094

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Muhlenberg NJ

1280 Randolph Rd, Plainfield, NJ 07060

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AllCity NY

3632 Nostrand Ave Brooklyn NY 11229

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Manalapan NJ

50 Franklin Lane Manalapan Township, NJ 07726

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SCOB NY

313 43rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232

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Manhattan NY

305 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017