Sports Innerview With Ann Liguori

Ann talks about sports injuries, prevention and Northwell Health’s work at the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black. Nina DaPaola, VP, Orthopedic Service Line & Rehab Service Line, led Northwell Health’s work at the PGA Championship and she describes the magnitude of the operation, the spectrum of services they offered and interesting anecdotes from the Championship as well as what golfers should do to increase flexibility and prevent injuries; Dr. Nicholas Spaglione, Professor & Chair, Northwell Health System Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery; Exe. Dir., of the Orthopedic Institute talks about the hot topic of regeneration of cartilage and advances in the area; the amount of recuperation time it takes after surgery for athletes; and the work he does with the US Ski Team, the USGA and the NY Lizards, Major League Lacrosse; and Dr. David Battinelli, MD, Sr. VP & Chief Medical Officer, Northwell Health& Vice Dean & Professor of Medicine, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra University talks about No