Free Ski Injury Seminar

On Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m., orthopedic and sports medicine physicians from ONS (Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists) in Greenwich will present a free ski injury prevention seminar. Orthopedic surgeons Steven Hindman, MD and Katherine Vadasdi, MD will discuss the causes of the most common skiing injuries and how many injuries may be avoided. Physical Therapist Chalon Lefebvre, PT will discuss the importance of a pre-season conditioning and strengthening program. Admission is free but registration is requested. Call 203-869-3470 or send email to clinicalresearch@onsmd.com to register.

Each year eager skiers and snowboarders take to the slopes to get the most from the winter sports season but many do little to prepare for the physical demands of their sport. Even the best athletes will suffer when under-prepared muscles meet the extreme stresses of winter sports activity for the first time in many months. Physical conditioning can make all the difference. “It’s not too late to get ready for the ski season,” said Dr. Hindman. “This seminar presents important tips for safe skiing, information about the most advanced treatments for common injuries such as a ruptured ACL, and includes a presentation on the latest ski and snowboard technology by Hickory and Tweed of Armonk.”

The ski injury prevention seminar is presented by the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education. The goal of the ONS Foundation is to improve standards of excellence for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through clinical research, physician and patient education, and community outreach programs. For more information about the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education, call Ifeoma Inneh at (203) 869 3131. The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education is an alliance with Greenwich Hospital. For further information, visit www.ons-foundation.org or call (203) 869-3131.