Trusted Sports Medicine Doctor in NYC, Dr. Charles Popkin

Helping athletes and active individuals recover from injury and return stronger.
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Expert Sports Injury Care for Athletes of All Ages

Specializing in ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and recovery for growing and elite athletes.

Complex Knee Surgeries

Specializing in ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and multi-ligament injuries.

Complex Knee Injuries
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Treating common youth injuries with return-to-play planning built for each age and sport.

Youth Sports Injuries
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Trusted by USA Hockey for player care, prevention, and post-injury recovery.

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Meet Dr. Charles Popkin, MD

NYC Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist & Team Physician

Dr. Popkin is dedicated to helping young athletes recover from injuries and reach their full potential. With extensive training and experience, he is a trusted resource for families across NYC.

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Straight Talk From NYC’s Sports Injury Blog

Ask Dr. Hockey

Dr. Popkin answers real questions from athletes, parents, and coaches in his USA Hockey Magazine column.
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5 Things a Hockey Parent Should Never Do

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“Hockey Wrist” – The Forgotten Ligament Injury

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Fueling up for the Face-off

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Clavicle Fractures in Hockey

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Building Resilience in Young Athletes: A Guide for Hockey Parents

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Breaking Point Hockey Stick Stiffness and Injury Risk

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Getting The Right Fit From Your Skates

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DR. POPKIN RECOMMENDS

Top Recovery Tools for Knee Injuries

These are the various supports and tools that Dr. Popkin regularly recommends to his athletes.

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Breg Polar Cube without Compression

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Knee Extension Device

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EMS Tens Unit

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Theragun PRO Plus

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Kinetec CPM 3 Week Rental

Dr. Popkins Rehab Protocols

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Dr. Popkin answers real questions from players, parents, and coaches every month.
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