Education Program

A collaborative program presented by HSS Women's Sports Medicine Center and Education Division 

Preventing Sports Injuries in Young Female Athletes:
What Parents Need to Know

Girls of all ages are increasingly active in sports and may be at higher risk of overuse and traumatic injuries such as patellar pain and ACL tears. This program will provide information for young, adolescent and collegiate female athletes, their parents and coaches.  Learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of common injuries. Injury prevention strategies and sports nutrition will be presented as well.

Speakers:
Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD
Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College

Sabrina M. Strickland, MD
Assistant Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College
Chief of Orthopedics, Bronx Veteran Affairs Medical Center

Theresa Chiaia, PT
Section Manager
Sports Rehabilitation and Performance Center

Heidi Skolnik MS, CDN, FACSM
Sports Nutritionist
Women's Sports Center

Location:
Hospital For Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Education Center
535 East 70th Street, 2nd floor
New York, NY
(between York Ave & FDR Drive)

Free Program!

To register, please visit the Events Calendar

Email for questions: pped@hss.edu