The WSMC was a first of its kind focused on women and sports medicine and was co-founded in 1997 by primary sports medicine physician Lisa R. Callahan, MD, and sports medicine surgeon Jo A. Hannafin, MD, PhD, who served as co-directors ever since. The multidisciplinary center now consists of a team of sports medicine-trained clinicians including physicians, nutritionists, exercise physiologists, physical therapists and sports psychologists.

 The change in leadership comes as Dr. Hannafin has recently retired her clinical practice while continuing to be active in the WSMC and as vice chair of the Institutional Review Board at HSS, which is responsible for the evaluation of current and newly submitted research projects. As a practicing physician, Dr. Callahan will also continue to be actively involved in the WSMC while serving in her role as chief medical officer of Madison Square Garden Sports.

 “The WSMC is a key reason why I feel excited to go to work each day. I am constantly inspired by my colleagues and the patient care that they provide, which motivates me to take the very best care of my own patients,” said Dr. Goolsby.

 Approximately 80,000 recreational and elite athletic patients a year receive collaborative care through the WSMC. Every clinician aims to empower each patient to achieve success based on his or her individual goals.

 “Being part of the WSMC has helped me in all facets of life. It’s been invaluable for my career, provided spectacular comradery, and guided me to find a work/life balance,” said Dr. Shubin Stein, who noted how Drs. Callahan’s and Hannafin’s successes have opened so many doors for all women. “They have helped us all to dream big.” 

 Drs. Callahan and Hannafin have led distinguished careers and have served as team physicians for numerous professional and Olympic teams. Notably, Dr. Callahan was the first female head team physician in the National Basketball Association and president of the NBA Physicians Association. Dr. Hannafin was the first female president of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM).

“We want to ensure we carry on the legacy and support all of the work that Drs. Callahan and Hannafin have done as true pioneers in our field,” added Dr. Goolsby, who explained that she and Dr. Shubin Stein have spent time individually with all members to determine new, impactful goals for the group.

 WSMC clinicians have provided care for numerous Olympic and professional teams and organizations including the New York Knicks, Westchester Knicks, New York Liberty, TCS New York City Marathon, Champions Series Tennis, USA Basketball, USA Gymnastics, UFC, US Biathlon, US Rowing and US Lacrosse.

 “First and foremost, our priority is patient care. We strive to take care of the whole person, not just their knee or stress fracture. Our biggest advantage is that we have experts across many disciplines who can help keep our patients active through all phases of life,” said Dr. Shubin Stein.

 “I am incredibly proud of the fantastic physicians and surgeons we have recruited over the years as well as the outstanding specialists in physical therapy and sports performance, sports psychology and sports nutrition,” said Dr. Hannafin. “We place a large emphasis on developing and training the next generation of female leaders in sports medicine, so it is truly humbling to see so many of them as team physicians for professional, national and Olympic sports teams.”

 Mentorship formally occurs by training residents and fellows within the HSS Sports Medicine Institute as well as the WSMC summer internship and research assistant programs. Launched in 2000, the summer internship program is highly competitive, with more than 150 applicants each year for three spots.

 Of the more than 200 women mentored by members of the WSMC, 80 percent have pursued a career in medicine, physical therapy, psychology or nutrition. Five women have started sports medicine programs while others have joined the faculty at existing women’s sports medicine programs, fulfilling the critical need to expand expert care to active girls and women everywhere.

“I’m proud of the integrated legacy of care, education and research that has formed a strong foundation for the future of the WSMC,” said Dr. Callahan, who oversees the care of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Westchester Knicks and Hartford Wolf Pack. “Drs. Goolsby and Shubin Stein have the experience, knowledge and compassion to lead the next phase of growth and advancement. I look forward to their future accomplishments.”

Current research within the WSMC focuses on a variety of issues that impact women athletes, such as the female athlete triad, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, vitamin D and bone health, patellofemoral disorders, frozen shoulder, postpartum care and more.

 According to Dr. Hannafin, there is a need for continued research into gender- and sex-specific issues in injury prevention, sports-specific injuries and response to treatment. Through this research, the WSMC can continue to optimize patient care with specialized treatment for each individual patient.

 “The center’s impact on the national landscape of women’s sports medicine is immeasurable. Their selective and immersive summer internships alone work to shape the future for women in the field,” said Andrew D. Pearle, MD, chief of the HSS Sports Medicine Institute. “We are proud to have them as part of our team.”

According to Marci A. Goolsby, MD, primary care sports medicine physician at HSS, there's no universal 'best' time of day to train.

"Some people prefer to exercise in the morning, others like the later afternoon or evening—it just depends on when you feel best," notes Dr. Goolsby who does recommend avoiding vigorous exercise too close to bedtime because it could keep you awake.

Read the full article at Shape.com.

"You can't outrun a bad diet," Dr. Goolsby said. 

She explained some of the challenges people typically face such as how to change cravings or habits. "It really should be a lifestyle change. So there's a lot of interesting diets out there, a lot of different ways to do it, and those have their role but it's really about changing your lifestyle, changing your relationship with food, and changing your relationship with your exercise. That balance is super important."

This segment aired on November 8, 2018.

According to Dr. Goolsby, the female athlete triad refers to the abnormal menses and affected bone health, such as increased risk of stress fractures and osteoporosis, that comes from an imbalance between an athlete's nutrition and exercise.

Dr. Goolsby writes that "it is important that there is a positive culture around weight and body image in our young female athletes and that signs and symptoms of the female athlete triad are addressed promptly."

"Treatment will be focused on education and counseling in order to prevent the short-term and long-term consequences," she added.

Read the full article at healio.com [registration required]. This article also appeared in the June 2018 print issue.
 

"The most common reason to get breast reduction is back pain which is particularly true if you're doing sports," Dr. Goolsby explained.

Dr. Goolsby advised receiving clearance from your surgeon prior to resuming running.

"The risk of running before your surgeon has cleared you is opening the wound, opening the incision. You may look at your incision and think that it is perfectly healed, but there's a potential for going out too early and damaging the tissues deep inside," she added.

When discussing how to select a new sports bra, Dr. Goolsby noted that "there are different levels of support. You have to try on what feels supportive and comfortable for you."

Read the full article at anothermotherrunner.com.

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The two-day annual symposium will provide clinicians with guidance on how to care for athletes of all levels. Topics to include: the athlete’s elbow, shoulder instability, the rotational athlete, multiligament knee, concussion management, the female athlete, the athlete’s hip, tendonopathy, and the young athlete’s knee.

The symposium is provided by HSS Office of Continuing Medical Education, Department of Rehabilitation and HSS Sports Medicine, and is co-directed by HSS sports medicine surgeon, Anil S. Ranawat, MD, and HSS physical therapist and certified athletic trainer John Cavanaugh, PT, MEd, ATC, SCS.

"At HSS, we treat over 400 elite athletes a year from over 80 professional teams and over 100 Division 1 programs," said Cavanaugh. "We have a front seat to all of the unique injuries that occur as well as the cutting-edge research performed in our labs. This symposium is a way for us to share our expertise with medical professionals who may be in an outpatient setting and not have the same exposure."

The symposium will take place on March 23-24, 2018 at the Richard L. Menschel Education Center at HSS (535 East 70th Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY 10021) and will also be live streamed online.

Consisting of 3 main sessions, 4 concurrent sessions, 3 mini courses, 8 concurrent workshops, and a new lunch & learn option, this year’s symposium includes a keynote address from Gilles Walch, MD, acclaimed shoulder surgeon from Hopital Privé Jean Mermoz in France, on his surgical approach to shoulder instability.

There will also be a live surgery of an anterior shoulder stabilization performed by Joshua S. Dines, MD, sports medicine surgeon at HSS, as well as two optional instructional courses.

The session The Female Athlete will cover gender differences in sports medicine, graft choice for ACL reconstruction, stress fractures, training considerations and sports psychology. The session is moderated by Lisa R. Callahan, MD, primary care sports medicine physician at HSS. Presentations will be made by members of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center:

• Ellen Casey, MD
• Karen M. Sutton, MD
• Marci A. Goolsby, MD
• Polly de Mille, RN, MA, RCEP, CSCS, USAT
• Deborah N. Roche, PhD

HSS serves as the official hospital and team physicians and rehabilitation specialists for over 20 professional and collegiate teams and organizations and is one of only three hospitals in the nation appointed a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

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According to the article, runners with supination place extra stress on the outside of the foot, which could cause a variety of musculoskeletal issues such as a stress fracture of the fibula.

"A fibula fracture is not very common, but supinators may be more likely to stress this area," said Dr. Goolsby.

To alleviate the negative effects of supination, Dr. Goolsby recommended strength training. "It's important to be strong all the way through your kinetic chain," she said.

Dr. Goolsby advised focusing on glute and hip strengthening exercises that will bring greater stability to your ankle and feet.

Additionally, Dr. Goolsby recommended using supination-friendly orthotics.

"The insert would be less corrective, but would focus more on providing cushioning and a comfortable surface area for your foot," she added.

Read the full article at runnersworld.com

Dr. Goolsby said, "exercise has been proven to not only boost your daytime energy but your sleep quality too."

The article reported that those who participate in a long-term exercise program are able to sleep longer and more deeply than before they started working out.

Collecting data on your sleeping patterns can also be helpful. To do so, Dr. Goolsby suggested using a sleep tracker. "It can give you some general feedback," she noted.

Read the full article at health.com. This also appeared in the March 2018 print issue.