Ski Injury Prevention Seminar Tonight In Armonk

ARMONK, N.Y. – Hickory Tweed ski shop owner Skip Beitzel will be joined by ONS Foundation orthopedic surgeons Steven Hindman and Tim Greene, along with physical therapist Chalon Lefebvre to give a free seminar on ski and snowboard injury prevention at 6:30 tonight in the North Castle Library.

Hickory Tweed will be showing off some of its latest equipment during an injury prevention seminar at 6:30 tonight in the North Castle Library.
Photo Credit: *Michael Nocella*

by Michael Nocella

01/16/2013 12:00 p.m.

The seminar will include tips for safe skiing and demonstrations of conditioning and strengthening exercises to help skiers and snowboarders prepare. Information on treatments for common injuries, such as a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and skier’s thumb, will be discussed, including both surgical and non-surgical approaches.

Hickory & Tweed, a ski shop at 410 Main St., will have staff on hand to talk about the importance of equipment fit and maintenance, while showing the industry's latest advancements.

While the seminar is free, registration is requested. Call 203-869-3131 to register.

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