'Hiking / Hill Walking: Reducing the risk of injury’ - by David McCrea, UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic

‘Hiking / Hill Walking: Reducing the risk of injury’ - by David McCrea, Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist https://sportssurgeryclinic.com/smpage/rehabilitation/ UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic recently hosted an online Evening for Hikers / Walkers - This event was open to the public and not restricted to hikers and walkers. A full recording is now available - please click PLAY above. The talks are suitable for anyone interested in learning how to maintain fitness levels best as they get older and about preventing walking injuries and managing arthritis of the knee. Please feel free to share with colleagues and friends. Thank you. This event consists of a presentation and live Q&A session with the following clinicians: - ‘Hiking / Hill Walking: reducing the risk of injury’ David McCrea, Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist https://sportssurgeryclinic.com/smpage/rehabilitation/ - ‘Summertime and the living is easy! Staying on track with Knee Arthritis’ Professor Brian M Devitt, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon https://sportssurgeryclinic.com/consultants/professor-brian-devitt/ All our speakers will be happy to discuss any questions you may have regarding potential surgery or conservative treatment - before, during or after the event. please call our GP liaison team for more information +353 1 5262300 - A letter of referral may be required. To make an appointment with the SSC Lab, Rehab Lab or Health Lab please email fitnesslab@sportssurgeryclinic.com Our team of professional physiotherapists are all Chartered and CORU Registered, with a focus on musculoskeletal conditions, orthopaedics, and sports injuries. Our Inpatient Physiotherapists work closely with orthopaedic patients recovering from joint replacement surgery, while our Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists specialise in treating all kinds of sporting injuries, working closely with Sports Medicine Physicians, Orthopaedic Surgeons, and Strength and Conditioning Coaches. Our facilities are state-of-the-art, with a fully equipped rehabilitation gym and access to a biomechanics laboratory, including Isokinetics Testing. Our patients have rapid access to our Radiology Department, allowing us to diagnose and treat injuries efficiently and effectively. At UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic, our mission is to provide comprehensive, personalised care to each of our patients, with the goal of getting you back to your active lifestyle as soon as possible. So whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, we are here to support you on your road to recovery. Tel: +353 1 526 2050; Email: fitnesslab@sportssurgeryclinic.com WATCH OUR NEXT LIVE STREAMED EVENT Visit https://sportssurgeryclinic.com/events/ for more information