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.