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Preventing Injuries in Winter Sports

J. Kristopher Ware, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine Specialist, The Bone & Joint Institute, Hartford Hospital, says that over the past year and a half there has been an increase in sports related injuries, which can be partially attributed to the pandemic and the abrupt return that some athletes have had to sports without proper conditioning.

Fall Prevention Month Raises Awareness About Dangers of Falls

Fall Prevention Month, Steven Davis, MD, orthopedic surgeon, Bone & Joint Institute, Hartford Hospital, in older adults see serious injuries with falls, broken bones, hip fractures, try to prevent falls initially, reduce tripping hazards, be aware of weather conditions.

Medical Rounds: Fall Prevention Month

Medical Rounds, Fall Prevention Month, Steven Davis, MD, orthopedic surgeon, Bone & Joint Institute, Hartford Hospital, in older adults see serious injuries with falls, broken bones, hip fractures, try to prevent falls initially, reduce tripping hazards, be aware of weather and wear the right footwear.

Athletes Face Pressure, Impact on Mental Health

Dr. Peter Lucchio, a psychologist with Hartford Hospital and the Behavioral Health Network, talking about athlete’s stress and their mental health. The topic is in the spotlight with gymnast Simone Biles stepping back at the Tokyo Olympics.

Mindset Challenges Athletes Face

Sports Psychology and challenges facing athletes, with Peter Lucchio, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Bone & Joint Institute, working on staying as present as possible, be able to react in the moment, build awareness of mindset problems and focus on effort rather than outcome.