Metro New York

Consumer Education Programs:

Program registration available online at the
Hospital for Special Surgery Website

FREE LECTURES

Healthy Living for Your Back

Eight out of ten people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Managing back pain and keeping your back healthy during daily activities of living are the best ways to prevent back pain. This lecture will discuss postural awareness principles and warning signs for when to seek medical attention.

Speakers: Tara Carey, PT; Maya Caspi, PT; Jennifer Fauci-Petrakis, PT, MLT, DPT
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Bone Health Seminar

In New York State, at least 3 million women and men (age 50 and over) either have osteoporosis or are at significant risk of developing osteoporosis. This one day program brings together HSS expert clinicians to discuss bone health including the importance of physical activity and nutrition, and medications used to maintain bone quality and falls prevention.

Time: 10:00 – 3:30pm
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009

Bone Health for the Older Woman: What You Need to Know

In New York State alone, at least three million women and men (age 50 and over) either have osteoporosis or are at significant risk of developing osteoporosis. This lecture will cover the basics of the importance of maintaining bone health in different stages of life, review risk factors and management for osteoporosis; fracture indicators; routine screenings and recommendations for healthy bones.

Speakers: Haydee Brown, MD; Duretti Fufa, MD; Sommer Hammoud, MD
Time: 10:30 – 11:30pm
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009

Exercise for Older Adults with Osteoporosis

55 percent of people age 50 and older are diagnosed with osteoporosis. You can make your bones stronger and denser by making them work through weight bearing and resistance exercises. In this workshop, you will learn how bones develop through all stages of life and will be coached on how to exercise safely.

Speakers: Demetris Delos, MD; Travis Maak, MD; Daniel Osei, MD
Time: 10:00 – 11:30pm
Date: Monday, May 11, 2009

All programs will be held at:

Hospital for Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Education Conference Center, 2nd Floor
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY

WORKSHOPS

Gentle Yoga for Healthy Bones

Yoga can play a key role in creating a comprehensive personal fitness program to prevent osteoporosis and maintain healthy bones. This class will introduce participants to yoga postures intended to strengthen the skeletal system and that help maintain healthy bones by using weight bearing movement and strengthening exercises.

Please Note: Registration requires Doctor’s approval
Instructor: Roberta Schine, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor
Fee: $85/5 sessions; $70/4 sessions
Time: 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Dates:
5 Thursdays, January 15 – February 12
5 Thursdays, March 5 – April 2
4 Thursdays, April 30 – May 21

Challenges of the Slippery Sidewalks

You may have second thoughts about coming to this class. Who wants to venture out in February and risk falling on the icy sidewalks? But if you come, you will begin to learn how to negotiate and handle these slippery situations better so that you do not have to limit your activities during these winter months. In this workshop you will learn a routine of 10 gentle, easy-to-learn exercises to improve your balance.

Instructor: Roberta Schine, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor
Fee: $20
Time: 10:30 – 12:00pm
Date: 2 Tuesdays, February 3 and February 10

Dance for Fitness and Fun

Learn ballroom dancing while improving balance with our professional dance instructor/ dance therapist. This is a gentle dance class that is specifically designed for adults 65 and older. The class will begin with a fun warm-up session that is done both standing and sitting. You will leave each week able to step out to a different dance including the Tango, Merengue, Rumba and Waltz. Studies have shown that dance maintains cardiovascular fitness, enhances emotional wellbeing, strengthens weight-bearing bones, and slows loss of bone mass. No previous dance experience necessary.

Instructor: Oleg Trebunski, Professional Dance Coach
Fee: $60/4 sessions; $50/3 sessions
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am
Dates:
3 Mondays January 26, February 2 and 9 (This program will be held at Dana Center)
4 Tuesdays May 5, 12, 26 and June 2

15th Annual National Senior Health and Fitness Day

Join Hospital for Special Surgery for this special day celebrating keeping older Americans healthy and fit! Events include health lectures on nutrition and falls prevention, workshops such as dance instruction (no previous experience needed), chair exercises, health screenings, giveaways, refreshments, and more. Space is limited to the first 50 registrants.

Please Note: Registration requires Doctor’s approval

Fee: $10
Time: 10:30 – 1:00pm
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2009

All programs will be held at:

Hospital for Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Education Conference Center, 2nd Floor
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY

WELLNESS CLASSES

Pilates Mat Class

Pilates is a series of specific movements designed to strengthen the powerhouse: muscles of the abdomen, back and waist (torso). Beginner Pilates focuses on strengthening the core, making movements more fluid and balancing the body, all coupled with focused breathing patterns. Advanced Pilates is recommended for the beginning Pilates mat student who has a clear understanding of the basic fundamentals and exercises, but needs to work on improving strength and flexibility.

Instructor: Katherine Witzen-Roelofsen, BFA, RYT
Fee: $100/6 sessions; $85/5 sessions
Beginner Pilates Mat Class · 4:00 – 5:00pm
Advanced Pilates Mat Class · 5:15– 6:15pm

6 Wednesdays, January 14 – February 18
6 Wednesdays, March 4 – April 15 (excluding 4/1)
6 Wednesdays, April 22 – June 3 (excluding 4/29)
5 Wednesdays, June 10 – July 8 (Advanced Only)

Location:

Hospital for Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Education Conference Center, 2nd Floor
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY

T’ai Chi Chih®

These simple, rhythmic movements provide benefits including improved balance, strength, flexibility, and maintenance of bone mass. Health organizations, including the Arthritis Foundation, advise tai chi for pain relief. The Level I class is designed for participants new to T’ai Chi Chih. Level II is planned for participants that have an understanding and comfort with the basic movements, and Level III will begin to incorporate more advanced styles of T’ai Chi and is specifically designed for those who have completely mastered the previous levels.

Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission required to graduate to Level II and Level III
Instructor: Carolyn Perkins
Fee: $100/6 sessions; $85/5 sessions

Tai Chi Level I • 2:45 – 3:45 pm

5 Wednesdays, January 14 – February 11
5 Wednesdays, March 4 – April 1
6 Wednesdays, April 8 – May 20 (excluding 4/29)
5 Wednesdays, June 10 – July 8

Tai Chi Level II • 2:30 – 3:30 pm
Tai Chi Level III • 3:30 – 4:30pm

5 Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10
6 Tuesdays, February 24 – March 31
6 Tuesdays, April 7 – May 19 (excluding 4/28)
5 Tuesdays, June 9 – July 7 (Level II Only)

Locations:

Level I: 

Hospital for Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Education Conference Center, 2nd Floor
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY

Level II and III:
MonQi Fitness
201 East 67th Street
New York, NY

Gentle Yoga to Ease Arthritis

The slow, controlled, physical movement of yoga can provide pain relief, relax stiff muscles, ease sore joints and help build strength. The movements, poses, stretches, and deep breathing relaxation techniques can also provide needed range-of-motion exercise and improve blood circulation. This class is designed to ease participants into gentle stretches from lying, sitting and standing positions. Hands-on correction from the instructor is provided when needed. Movements are modified to meet specific needs.

Please Note: Registration requires Doctor’s approval

Instructor: Roberta Schine
Fee: $100/6 sessions; $85/5 sessions

Time: 12:30 – 1:30pm

Dates:
5 Tuesdays, January 13 – February 10
6 Tuesdays, February 24 – March 31
6 Tuesdays, April 7 – May 19 (excluding 4/14)
5 Tuesdays, June 2 – June 30

Location:
MonQi Fitness
201 East 67th Street
New York, NY

Yoga-lates

Yoga-lates is a popular form of exercise that blends the best of yoga and Pilates. Both techniques combine to help improve stamina and posture while developing a general sense of well-being. In the beginner level class, participants focus on integrating breathing with movements and basic stretching, and learn the importance of core muscle strength for better posture. In the intermediate level class, the focus is on elements learned in the beginner level class, along with more advanced movement sequences to improve strength and flexibility.

Instructor: Eve Delechartre
Fee: $100/6 sessions; $85/5 sessions
Intermediate Yoga-lates • 4:15 – 5:15 pm
Beginner Yoga-lates • 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Dates:
5 Mondays, January 12 – February 9
6 Mondays, February 23 – March 30
6 Mondays, April 6 – May 18 (excluding 4/13)
5 Mondays, June 1 – July 6 (excluding 6/29) (Beginner Level Only)

Location:

Hospital for Special Surgery

Richard L. Menschel Education Conference Center, 2nd Floor
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY

Better Balance for Older Adults

This course will consist of unique exercises selected for individuals who would like to increase their balance control and decrease the risk of falls. This program incorporates a set of slow, simple movements adapted from a variety of Eastern modalities including: Yoga, T’ai Chi Chih and Chi Gung. Chairs will be provided to hold for balance, if needed.

Space is limited to 10 participants.

Instructor: Carolyn Perkins, Certified T’ai Chi Chih Instructor
Fee: $65/4 sessions
Time: 1:45pm – 2:45pm

Dates:
4 Wednesdays, September 10, 17, 24, October 8
4 Wednesdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 19

Location:

Hospital for Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Education Conference Center, 2nd Floor
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY

Dance for Fitness & Fun

Learn ballroom dancing while improving balance with our professional dance instructor/ dance therapist. This is a gentle dance class that is specifically designed for adults 65 and older. The class will begin with a fun warm-up session that is done both standing and sitting. You will leave each week able to step out to a different dance including the Tango, Merengue, Rumba and Waltz. Studies have shown that dance maintains cardiovascular fitness, enhances emotional wellbeing, strengthens weight-bearing bones, and slows loss of bone mass. No previous dance experience necessary.

Instructor: Oleg Trebunski

Fee: $60/4 sessions; $50/3 sessions
Time: 10:30 – 11:30am

Dates:
3 Mondays January 26, February 2 and 9
4 Tuesdays May 5, 12, 26 and June 2

Locations:

First Session: 
Dana Center
510 East 73rd Street
New York, NY

Second Session: 

Hospital for Special Surgery
Richard L. Menschel Education Conference Center, 2nd Floor
535 East 70th Street
New York, NY

Osteoporosis Support and Education Groups

Please join us for a FREE monthly osteoporosis education and support group! All participants must have a diagnosis of osteoporosis. Pre-registration is required.
Please contact: Robyn Wiesel, CHES at Wieselr@hss.edu

Dates and Topics (Dates are subject to change. Please call in advance.)

Thursday, February 5, 2009: Healthy Exercises
Thursday, March 5, 2009: Coping Mechanisms for a Chronic Illness
Thursday, April 2, 2009: Farewell 2008
Thursday, May 7, 2009: Welcome 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009: Living with Osteoporosis
Time: 10:30am to 12:00pm

Program location: Hospital for Special Surgery
Parker House, Education Division Offices
517 East 71st Street (Between York Avenue and FDR Drive)
New York, New York 10021

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Professional Education Programs

For more information, please contact:

Robyn Wiesel, CHES
Hospital for Special Surgery
Department of Public and Patient Education
Education Division
Phone: 212.774-7326
Email: WieselR@hss.edu

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Osteoporosis Research Opportunities

For more information please go to
Hospital for Special Surgery Clinical Trials
 

Clinical Trials at Hospital for Special Surgery.

IRB# 27041

Fragile Bone Registry

Principal Investigator: Joseph M. Lane, MD

IRB# 23017

CORRONA Data Collection Program

Principal Investigator: Melanie J. Harrison, MD, MS

IRB# 26033

Unipedicular vs. Bipedicular Kyphoplasty for the Treatment of Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures

Principal Investigator: Joseph M. Lane, MD

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