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REMINDER: Our next live health webinar on #WinterSports will be hosted on 1/20/2021! Join Dr. Sabrina M. Strickland, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, and H&D’s own Clinical Director, Dr. Asra Abdullah, DPT, for expert advice on what you should do before hitting the slopes and what can be done if an injury does occur. This hour-long discussion will cover: Importance of pre-season 'sports specific' strength and conditioning Use of appropriate gear and... equipment Strength conditioning program designed for both skiers and snowboarders Self-test you can take to assess your readiness to start the ski/snowboard season . RSVP Space Limited: https://buff.ly/35jHvim . . . #freewebinar #healthwebinar #physicaltherapy #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NYC #skiing #snowboarding #snow #skiresort #injuryprevention #sportsperformance #strengthandconditioning See more

Another UES PT taking care of business thanks Katie!

In 2021, we will celebrate 100 years as a member associationand launch our next century as the largest community for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and students. centennial.apta.org #APTA100

We are getting vaccinated!! Thank you Marcia from our UES office!!

Dizziness, imbalance, and falls are a significant problem for older adults and one of the most common reasons for hospitalization or visit to the doctor. An estimated 95% of hip fractures are due to falls and an older adult dies every 15 minutes due to injuries from a fallthis is a 30% increase over the past decade. ICYMI: We have our talking points and free webinar replay all ready for you in our latest blog post! View The Post: https://buff.ly/3aWb11h... #physicaltherapy #fallprevention #fallsafety #vestibularrehab #safety #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NYC #geriatrics

LAST CALL: Free Health Webinar Tonight "Prevent Falls With Better Balance." As the slippery sidewalks of winter are upon us, join H&D’s Director of Vestibular Rehabilitation, Justin Ettinger, PT, MSPT, for an in-depth discussion covering: Common risk factors and household hazards The relationship between balance, dizziness and falls... Effective fall prevention strategies Live demonstrations of exercises aimed to improve balance RSVP: https://buff.ly/39Pd9Yd #newyork #newyorkcity #NYC #physicaltherapy #balance #vestibulartherapy #vestibularrehab #freewebinar #healthwebinar #falls #fallsafety See more

Staying active during the winter months is important for mental and physical health. An estimated 10 million skiers and snowboarders will make over 50 million visits to ski resorts across the United States in 2021. However not everyone is prepared for the rigorous physical demands that these sports place on the body. You may be fit and workout regularly, but you still need to prepare your body for the biomechanics of Alpine sports to avoid soreness or injury. Join Dr. Sabri...na M. Strickland, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery, and H&D’s own Clinical Director, Dr. Asra Abdullah, DPT, for expert advice on what you should do before hitting the slopes and what can be done if an injury does occur. This hour-long discussion will cover: Importance of pre-season 'sports specific' strength and conditioning Use of appropriate gear and equipment Strength conditioning program designed for both skiers and snowboarders Self-test you can take to assess your readiness to start the ski/snowboard season RSVP | Space Limited: https://buff.ly/35jHvim #freewebinar #healthwebinar #physicaltherapy #NewYork #NewYorkCity #NYC #skiing #snowboarding #snow #skiresort #injuryprevention #sportsperformance #strengthandconditioning

https://www.nytimes.com///live/elderly-balance-falls.html

From all of us, to you and yours wishing you happy holidays and a wonderful new year!

https://www.nytimes.com//opinion/covid-health-recovery.html

REMINDER: This Thursday, our #FallPrevention #Vestibular #Balance webinar goes live at 5pm EST. With so many people home, available access to the resources and regimens that can help with balance, strength, and in prevention falls have truly become limited. This topic is vital as not just a frontline area of focus; but also, as an underserved, under attended population of health who really need to stay well and stay away from health centers and hospitals during this pandemic.... RSVP: https://buff.ly/39Pd9Yd #newyork #newyorkcity #NYC #physicaltherapy #balance #vestibulartherapy #vestibularrehab #freewebinar #healthwebinar #falls #fallsafety

Can you tell what part of the body is being treated??? #physicaltherapy #newyorkcity #newyork #NYC #producedsafely #priorlyrecorded

https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/covid-19-long-haulers

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 3 million older adults are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries each year. One in five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury and they are the leading cause of injury-related death among adults aged 65 years and older. As we age, most of us lose some coordination, flexibility, and balance, making it easier to fall. But falls don’t have to be a normal part of ag...ing! In fact, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce your risk of falling. Before the slippery sidewalks of winter are upon us, join H&D’s Director of Vestibular Rehabilitation, Justin Ettinger, PT, MSPT, for an in-depth discussion covering: Common risk factors and household hazards The relationship between balance, dizziness and falls Effective fall prevention strategies Live demonstrations of exercises aimed to improve balance RESERVE YOUR SPOT | SPACE LIMITED: https://buff.ly/39Pd9Yd #newyork #newyorkcity #NYC #physicaltherapy #sportsmedicine #balance #vestibulartherapy #vestibularrehab #freewebinar #healthwebinar

Living in a winter wonderland! It's a great activity for exercise; remember to use proper mechanics! #shovelingsnow #snowshovel #newyork #newyorkcity #NYC #snow