Hit The Gym – Safely
Although it may not feel like it outside just yet, spring is right around the corner. And, after an especially cold winter of hiding under sweaters and coats, it looks like many New Yorkers are getting ready to hit the gym. While most of us start lifting weights to help tone muscles and get in […]
Dallas Stars’ Brad Richards Out With Broken Wrist
As the Dallas Stars fight to make the playoffs in the Western Conference, they have to deal with an unexpected setback in the form of forward Brad Richards’ broken wrist. Richards is expected to be out six to eight weeks and is hoping to be back for the playoffs, which begin April 15. According to […]
Snowboarding Safety
The colder weather outside means many of my patients are getting ready to hit the slopes. And while we may disagree on whether skiing or snowboarding is the better winter sport, there’s no arguing that both of these popular activities can cause serious injuries to our wrists, hands and fingers. In fact, one of the […]
Safe Skiing Tips
A few days ago I posted some tips on helping prevent snowboarding injuries. Since then, I’ve gotten more than a few requests for similar tips for downhill skiing. My patients have many questions that range from the proper way to fall to the best way to hold your poles. Since skiing accidents are a common […]
U.S. Ski Team Member Lindsey Vonn Out With Hand Injury
One of the most common hand injuries from skiing is Skier’s Thumb, which occurs when the strong band of ligamentous tissue that supports the joint where the thumb meets the palm nearest the index finger is torn. This usually happens as a result of breaking a fall with the thumb and levering away from the […]