Dr Alan Nasar’s Public Lecture “Joint Preservation, The Importance of Physical Activity” Provokes Lively Discussion at the Atlantic Club, Wall, NJ, on March 12th

Freehold, NJ, March 14, 2008 --(PR.com)-- “Joint Preservation; The Importance of Physical Activity,” was the free to the public lecture which filled the venue to maximum capacity at the Atlantic Club, Wall, New Jersey, by 11:30am, Wednesday, March 12th. Dr Alan Nasar emphasized the importance that adequate exercise plays in lasting joint health, offering tips on ways to become more active and how to exercise with arthritis or joint injuries. Dr Nasar is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey presenting a series of free public lectures on joint health in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson over the next 4 months.

In an hour long presentation followed by question and open discussion time, Dr Nasar stunned some of his audience with the national statistics, and stirred others into reluctant acknowledgement of their own situation. “Over 60% of American adults are not physically active on a regular basis, and another 25% are not active at all.” Dr Nasar outlined the trend health practitioners seek to reverse. He illustrated the correlation between lack of adequate exercise, certain health risks and the need for more medication, physician visits and hospital care. His tips for lasting joint health included healthy eating habits, complementary medicines and therapies, and examples of low impact exercises that benefit arthritic joints. “Arthritis is the most prevalent chronic health problem in the USA today, and the leading cause of disability among Americans over the age of 15,” he explained.

Alan S. Nasar, MD, is one of the team of orthopedic surgeons from Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute in Freehold, New Jersey, who are presenting a number of public lectures on joint health, advanced treatments for joint pain and minimally invasive joint replacement surgery in the New Jersey communities of Freehold, Wall and Jackson from mud February through the Spring months. The lectures are free to the public. “Most of our lectures require pre-registration” says Dr Nasar. “The Public lecture series conducted by our team in the Monmouth County area last Fall were very well attended. We prepare our lecture series to address the health issues that concern the local communities most.”

Dr. Nasar, a fellowship-trained, joint replacement orthopedic surgeon, specializes in minimally-invasive joint replacement surgery. Dr Nasar’s goals are to restore patients to their previous activity level, minimize pain, and facilitate a rapid recovery. He has a particular interest in advanced pain management techniques which, combined with minimally invasive surgery, can lead to less discomfort and a more rapid return to leisure activities. He has been instrumental in developing and directing The Total Joint Center of New Jersey at CentraState. He is the Director of Orthopedics at the CareOne Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, New Jersey.

Today, all of the surgeons at Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute perform minimally-invasive joint replacement surgery. The Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Institute provides advanced medical care in Freehold, New Jersey, with leading doctors and surgeons, state-of-the-art technology, and exceptional Patient-Centered, Patient-Focused Care ™. The seven practicing physicians at AOSMI have a combined 100 years of experience providing exceptional orthopedic care to the New Jersey community.

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