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INJURY PREVENTION

Keep doing the things you need and love to do with expert guidance from the world leader in orthopedics.

Injury Prevention

Bone Fracture? An Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon’s Best Advice for a Good Medical Outcome

Learn from an expert trauma surgeon about how to deal with a suspected broken bone.

Nicholas Sama, MD

Injury Prevention

Tips for Young Baseball Pitchers to Avoid Injury

Young players are just as susceptible to injury as adults and are even at risk for additional issues.

James N. Robinson, MD

Injury Prevention

What to Know About Golf After Knee or Hip Replacement

With a few straightforward adjustments, you can lessen the impact of golf on your hips and knees.

Injury Prevention

A Guide to Neuromuscular Training

Refining movement patterns and increasing body control are key to this type of exercise.

Andrew D. Pearle, MD

Injury Prevention

Do Cleats Matter? The Answer Is Yes

Cleats play an important role in competitive field sports including football, soccer, lacrosse and baseball.

Injury Prevention

Preventing Arm Injuries During Baseball Season

Kids who play baseball can be prone to shoulder and elbow overuse injuries.

Joshua S. Dines, MD

Injury Prevention

What Is an Overuse Injury?

When it comes to training, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing.

David A. Wang, MD

Injury Prevention

Returning to a Sport After Injury? Here’s What to Know

Injuries can be devastating for athletes at any level—not just the pros.

Riley J. Williams III, MD

Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention in Female Soccer Players

Soccer is hugely popular worldwide. Learn more about preventing injury for female players of all ages.

Michelle Yang, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS

Injury Prevention

Preventing Injuries While Working Out at Home

HSS gives you some tips to help you stay fit, safe, and injury free doing your at-home workout.

HSS Rehabilitation

Injury Prevention

Protect Yourself from Wrist and Hand Injury This Winter

HSS hand therapist Nick Maroldi gives some handy ideas for keeping yourself safer this season.

Nick Maroldi, PT, DPT, OCS, CHT

Injury Prevention

Last-Minute Tips to Help You Prepare for Skiing

What you do the week before your first ski trip of the year can help keep you safe on the slopes. Check out these tips from sports and orthopedic physical therapist Yukiko Matsuzaki.

Yukiko Matsuzaki, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS

Injury Prevention

Try These 9 Car Stretches to Ease Pain During a Road Trip

Hitting the road for the holidays? These easy car stretches are perfect for pit stops.

Max Castrogaleas, MA, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F,*D, EP-C, FRCms

Injury Prevention

Holiday Safety Tips: How to Deck Your Halls the Right Way

HSS physical therapist Lauren Smith offers insights on staying safe while you prepare to celebrate the winter season.

Injury Prevention

Simple Tips for Recovering from Tennis Elbow

HSS orthopedic surgeon Aaron Daluiski says most people with tennis elbow don’t play tennis. Check out these symptoms—and what to do if they happen to you.

Aaron Daluiski, MD

Injury Prevention

Dislocate Your Knee? What to Know About Patellofemoral Instability

Smooth knee movement can be affected by this condition. Find out more about what it means and how to treat it.

Beth E. Shubin Stein, MD

Sabrina M. Strickland, MD

Theresa Chiaia, PT, DPT

Injury Prevention

Running Back-to-Back Marathons? Try This Training Plan

Planning to run back-to-back races? HSS physical therapist Yukiko Matsuzaki explains what to do between the races to set yourself up for success.

Yukiko Matsuzaki, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS

Injury Prevention

Swimming Overuse Injuries and How to Prevent Them

It may be a low-impact sport, but swimming can still cause problems from the repetitive motions it requires. Find out more about how to prevent swimming-related injuries from a USA Swimming team physician.

Scott A. Rodeo, MD

Injury Prevention

Preventing Joint Pain on Your Summer Travels

When we sit too much, our joints can grow stiff and sore. Here are six ways to avoid the pains of traveling with arthritis.

Sarah Andrus PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT, CSCS

Injury Prevention

What to Know about Cycling and Wrist Pain

Hand and wrist expert Michelle Carlson highlights the little-known risks of recreational cycling—and some simple ways to stay safe.

Michelle G. Carlson, MD

Injury Prevention

Do Posture Correctors Work? Plus Expert Tips on How to Use Them

Christina Rodriguez, PT, DPT, OCS, breaks down what you need to know about posture correctors.

Christina Rodriguez, PT, DPT, OCS, cert. MDT

Injury Prevention

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Working Out After Injury

It can be tough to know how to safely return to exercise after you’ve been hurt. HSS orthopedic surgeon James B. Carr II offers a game plan for getting back into your routine.

James B. Carr II, MD

Injury Prevention

Avoid These Common Aches and Pains While Working from Home

Has working from home given you a sore back or a literal pain in the neck? Physiatrist Kathleen L. Davenport, MD, has some suggestions to help you soothe your aching body.

Kathleen L. Davenport, MD

Injury Prevention

5 Items to Make Your Work-from-Home Setup More Ergonomic

From chairs to wrist rests, biomechanics expert Jon Cinkay breaks down the top five items to help you feel better at your WFH desk.

Jon Cinkay, MS PT, MA EP, CEES

Injury Prevention

How to Prepare for Injury-Free Skiing

Getting ready to hit the slopes? Check out these suggestions from sports and orthopedic physical therapist Yukiko Matsuzaki.

Yukiko Matsuzaki, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS

Injury Prevention

4 Back-Friendly Tips for Shoveling Snow

Body mechanics expert Jon Cinkay shares four tips to help you dig out – without throwing out your back.

Jon Cinkay, MS PT, MA EP, CEES

Injury Prevention

Five Tips for Preventing Runner's Knee

Protect yourself from knee injuries and pain with these tips from an orthopedic surgeon.

Robert G. Marx, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Injury Prevention

8 Tips for Better Posture When You Don’t Have a Desk

Working from home has become the new norm, but working without a desk can impact your posture. Here are 8 tips to help improve your posture at home.

Jon Cinkay, MS PT, MA EP, CEES

Injury Prevention

Six Healthy Posture Tips for Kids: Home-School Edition

Online learning has become popular across the country, and with children spending more time in front of a computer, managing their posture is crucial.

Jon Cinkay, MS PT, MA EP, CEES

Lauren Menino Rosenbluth, MS, OTR/L