Four days of healthy tips and techniques: November 4, 5, 9 and 10
Football Injuries: High School to the NFL
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn how to treat common athletic injuries from Thomas Gill, MD, Team Physician for the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins, and James Zachazewski, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, Clinical Director of Mass General Rehabilitation Services at Foxborough. They’ll discuss pre-season strength and conditioning, concussions, ACL and meniscus tears, separated and dislocated shoulders, ankle sprains and ultimately learn what it takes to get back in the game.
Hand Injuries in Sports - CANCELED
Thursday, November 5, 6:30-8 p.m.
Join Massachusetts General Hospital orthopaedic hand surgeon Chaitanya Mudgal, MD, Brigham and Women’s orthopedic hand surgeon Philip Blazar, MD, and hand therapist Joanna Akladiss to learn about common sports-related hand injuries, including how to treat them.
Oh My Aching Back: Common Problems and Not So Common Treatments
Monday, November 9, 6:30-8 p.m.
Join physiatrist Jennifer Kurz, MD, and Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist Karan Madan, MD, as they discuss common back problems, basic spine interventions, common as well as not so common” treatments, and when to see a specialist.
Sports-Related Concussion Management and Prevention
Tuesday, November 10, 6:30-8 p.m.
Join Massachusetts General Hospital orthopaedic surgeon Eric Berkson, MD, physiatrist Kelly McInnis, DO, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital neurosurgeon A. John Popp, MD, as they discuss the anatomy and physiology of concussions, including post-concussion syndrome and potential long-term effects of recurrent concussion as well as learning prevention and treatment tips.
