HSS Podcast for Patients

Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Road Runners present Running 201.

Experts from Hospital for Special Surgery share injury prevention information for runners. 

Jamie Osmak, CSCS, USATF, CGFI-1, performance specialist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, a USA Track & Field Level 1 coach discusses strength training drills to achieve proper mechanics.

Jason Machowsky, MS, RD, CSCS, a personal trainer, nutritionist, certified strength and conditioning specialist with specialties in movement correction and optimal nutrition coaching discusses optimal fueling options for the marathon runner.

Michael Silverman, PT, MSPT, staff physical therapist, Level 1 USA Track & Field coach we well as a Level 2 Titleist Performance Institute Medical Professional discusses aspects of gait that may put a runner at risk for injury as well as strategies for improvement.

Moderator: Jordan D. Metzl, MD Panelists: Sotiria Everett, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD; Marci Anne Goolsby, MD; Leigh-Ann Plack, PT, DPT

Certified Sports Nutritionist Sotiria Everett, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD, discusses how to properly fuel up for a marathon. Learn how to make sure you're getting the right nutrition during training and the race to give you that extra boost.

Leigh-Ann Plack, PT, DPT, covers proper running form, and the basics of strength training. Learn how to assess and improve your form, and what exercises you should be doing to keep your body strong and pain free!

Marci Anne Goolsby, MD, Assistant Attending Physician in the HSS Women's Sports Medicine Center, presents on bone health and stress fractures in runners. Learn the most up-to-date information on avoiding painful fractures and make sure you are taking good care of your bones.

Jordan D. Metzl, MD, specialist in Primary Care Sports Medicine, discusses how to design and follow a healthy running plan. A lifelong athlete and sports enthusiast, Dr. Metzl combines personal insight and tips with his medical expertise to prepare you for the marathon!

Jordan D. Metzl, MD, specialist in Primary Care Sports Medicine, introduces the "Safe and Effective Training: Tips for the Novice Marathon Runner" event and what this program aims to teach you. Inspiring everyone to get the most out of their experience, Dr. Metzl enlightens the audience on what it takes to succeed!

HSS hosted a live webinar, sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of America, which discussed the advances in lupus research. This program was led by Susan Manzi, MD, from Allegheny General Hospital and HSS’s experts Michael D. Lockshin, MD and Jane E. Salmon, MD. An overview of lupus and discussion about current and future therapeutic treatment options are featured in this podcast.

Sotiria Everett, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD, advises that maintaining a healthy diet, including exercise can help manage osteoarthritis pain. Learn how to eat well and live a healthy life with OA.

Matthew Titmuss, PT, DPT, explains the role that physical activity can play as an arthritis pain reliever and an important element of your arthritis prevention and management plan.

M. Carrington Reid, MD, PhD, teaches different strategies that can help you to effectively manage the pain associated with osteoarthritis.

Lisa C. Vasanth, MD, MS, explores nonsurgical options used to treat osteoarthritis, which can be beneficial either prior to or instead of joint replacements.

Jordan D. Metzl, MD, discusses common mistakes made by runners in the last month of training and on race-day and how to avoid them. A lifelong athlete and sports enthusiast, Dr. Metzl combines personal insight and tips with his medical expertise to make sure you get the most out of your marathon experience!

Brian C. Halpern, MD, associate attending physician in Primacy Care Sports Medicine presents on lower leg injuries that marathon runners could face in their training. An in-depth discussion on stress fractures and the possible factors behind them is followed by practical advice about preventative measures one could follow to avoid painful problems!

Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, Sports Nutritionist discusses how to prepare for the marathon. When should you start loading up on carbs, and how should you be fueling throughout the race? Learn about proper hydration, and the importance of practicing before the day of the event to make sure you are fueled up and ready to go!!

Polly deMille, RN, RCEP, CSCS, USAT, an Exercise Physiologist and trainer discusses proper tapering techniques to follow before the marathon and how to safely recover after finishing the race! Learn how the experts suggest you prepare in your final month of training to avoid serious complications.

Moderator: Jordan D. Metzl, MD Panelists: Polly deMille, RN, RCEP, CSCS, USAT; Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM; Leigh-Ann Plack, PT, DPT

Dr. Jonathan T. Deland, Chief of the Foot and Ankle Service, discusses some of the innovations in foot and ankle care currently utilized at HSS. Patients also share their stories of success with ankle surgery at HSS.

Jordan D. Metzl, MD; Sotiria Everett, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD; Marci Anne Goolsby, MD; Rob Maschi, PT, DPT, CSCS take questions from the audience. Topics include plantar fasciitis, gluten free options for runners, patellar malalignment, posterior tibialis, training programs for a busy schedule and stretches for the IT band.

Certified Sports Nutritionist Sotiria Everett, MS, RD, CDN, CSSD discusses how to properly fuel up for a marathon. Learn how to make sure you’re getting the right nutrition to give you that extra boost.

Physical Therapist Rob Maschi, PT, DPT, CSCS, covers strength training and injury prevention for the marathon runner. Learn what exercises you should be doing to keep your body strong and pain free!

Marci Anne Goolsby, MD, Assistant Attending Physician in the HSS Women’s Sports Medicine Center presents on bone health and stress fractures in runners. Learn the most up-to-date information on avoiding painful fractures and make sure you are taking good care of your bones.

Jordan D. Metzl, MD, specialist in Primary Care Sports Medicine discusses how to design and follow a healthy running plan. A lifelong athlete and sports enthusiast, Dr. Metzl combines personal insight and tips with his medical expertise to prepare you for the marathon!

Riley J. Williams, III, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, discusses common knee, hip and leg injuries in runners. Learn how to avoid and treat injuries that could negatively affect your ability to run.

With summer on the way, many people are gearing up to get back in the swim. Competitive swimmers may be training for triathlons that often take place during warm weather months.  At a recent conference focusing on the endurance athlete at Hospital for Special Surgery, Dr. Scott Rodeo discussed the most common swimming injuries, why they happen, and how to treat and prevent them.

Hospital for Special Surgery Physical Therapist Michael Levinson answers questions submitted through Facebook, Twitter and email about returning to exercise post-injury or treatment.

These exercises were created for people of moderate to high fitness levels. In order to do them safely and correctly, you must be able to perform the following tasks without assistance: Balance on one leg for at least 10 seconds Step up onto a platform of 12-18 inches height In addition, you should be able to run for longer than 20 minutes at a moderate pace. If these tasks are beyond your level of ability, do not attempt the exercises demonstrated here.

A video about the role of our rheumatology specialists in the lives of our patients and our efforts to push the boundaries of musculoskeletal research.

Joseph H. Feinberg, MD demonstrates an electrodiagnostic exam.

Peter Ciaccia, Vice President, Event Development & Production, NYRR and Technical Director of the ING New York City Marathon offers a guide to the marathon for participants.

Jordan Metzl, MD offers training tips on how to best prepare right before the marathon.

Rob Maschi, PT, DPT, CSCS discusses injuries that occur near the race date and offers advice on how to approach treating these injuries.

Heather Williams, PT, DPT offers advice on the appropriate times to resume exercise, get a massage and other post-marathon activities.

Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM offers advice on how to adjust your diet before, during and after the marathon.

Ann Crandall, Senior Vice President, Business Development and Marketing Strategy for the New York Road Runnners offers some final advice when preparing for the marathon.

Watch a video about the Hospital's work with people from all walks of life, including public schoolchildren, veterans, and the astonishing case of a window washer walking again after a 47-story fall.

In this video presentation, Federico P. Girardi, MD demonstrates a general physical examination of the low back.

A presentation by Dr. Jordan D. Metzl on developing a running plan and avoiding common injuries.

In this series of training videos filmed in Summer 2008, Mickey Levinson and Barry Heyden demonstrate exercises that will help improve your golf game by keeping you healthy and preparing your body for the course. Part three discusses Golf Mechanics

This audio/video presentation was given by Linda A. Russell, MD, as part of the Early RA Support and Education Program. In this video, Dr. Russell discusses disease-related causes of fatigue and joint pain, and provides essential information of medications used to treat RA. She also explores issues related to family education about RA, the doctor-patient relationship, and identifying and managing associated stress and depression.

In this six-part series of videos, Dr. Thomas P. Sculco, Surgeon-in-Chief at Hospital for Special Surgery, discusses the causes of arthritis, treatments of arthritis, and what to expect if you plan to undergo total hip replacement surgery. Part 1: What is arthritis and how to avoid and treat it?

Drs. Cammisa and Mayer discuss the current and future technological and procedural breakthroughs in spine arthroplasty.