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Ask the Expert: Staying Injury Free in the Ballet World

Ballet is one of the most physically challenging performing arts. It requires years of daily training to prepare proper technique and a balance between flexibility

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HSS Physicians Travel to Cuba to Keep Dancers in Step

Recently, Physiatrist Dr. Elizabeth Manejas and Dr. Kathleen Davenport, HSS fellow, traveled to Havana, Cuba with a group from the Performing Arts Medical Association for

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Treating Professional Dancers for Injuries: Perspectives from a Physician and Dancer

Summer in New York City would not be complete with out its rich and colorful dance scene. Every summer talented students from all over America

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5 Ways to Remain Injury Free While Dancing this Summer

Summer is approaching, and for some young dancers, this means intensive dance programs. Here are a few tips from Dr. Elizabeth Manejias, physiatrist and acupuncturist

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  • Did you know today is Random Acts of Kindness Day? Living with lupus can be confusing and challenging, especially for a young child. That’s why HSS volunteer Judy Campbell wrote the book, “Chita Shares a Secret,” to give courage to children coping and living with this chronic condition, as well as to help them rely on the support of their care team, family, and friends. #HospitalForSpecialSurgery #RandomActsOfKindness #HSSKids
  • Winter sports are a great opportunity for both children and families to spend time together and be active. Through the Adaptive Sports Academy at the HSS Lerner Children’s Pavilion, our pediatric patients and staff enjoyed a fun filled afternoon hitting the slopes at Windham Mountain this past week. Thanks to all involved, including the skilled instructors at the @adaptive_sports_foundation, for helping our patients discover a love for skiing! #HospitalForSpecialSurgery #HSSKids #skiing
  • Earlier this week, HSS celebrated the dedication of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Complex Joint Reconstruction Center (CJRC). The Center provides the best in diagnosis and care for patients with the most challenging joint reconstruction cases, while advancing research on the causes, prevention and treatment of implant failure. Pictured from left to right: Robert K. Steel, co-chair of the HSS Board of Trustees; Andreas Dracopoulos, co-president of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation; Thomas P. Sculco, MD, director of the CJRC at HSS; Todd J. Albert, MD, surgeon-in-chief of HSS; and Louis A. Shapiro, president and CEO of HSS. #HSSEvents #HospitalForSpecialSurgery

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Located in New York City, HSS is nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the ninth consecutive year) and No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2018-19). Our mission is to provide the highest quality patient care, improve mobility and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery,  rheumatology and their related disciplines through research and education. To make an appointment call 888.720.1982 or visit www.hss.edu. Please do not share personal health information on this site.

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