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How to Be a Caregiver for Someone Having Knee Replacement Surgery

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 10:26:00 -0500

AARP highlights how to be a caregiver for someone having knee replacement surgery.

Here are some of the things George and Wysin say you can do to help someone get ready for surgery:

Catherine Wysin PT, DPT, physical therapist at HSS suggests making the home safer. Clear away throw rugs, clutter, and other tripping hazards. “The patient’s balance is going to be off,” Wysin explained.

Wysin also stresses the importance of thinking about stairs and chairs. If your loved one will need to climb stairs to get into their home or to their bed, physical therapists will make sure they know how to do it safely before they leave the surgical center. But some people set up a temporary sleeping and resting spot on a ground floor, they say. Get their spot ready — ideally with a bed, a sofa, or chair/ottoman combo that will let your loved one rest with a straight leg, Wysin said. Recliners, she noted, may not be ideal, since they can bend the knee.

Read the full article at aarp.org.

HSS Training Tips: Get the Most from your Marathon Training Preps

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:09:55 -0400

Training for a marathon takes dedication, determination, and good planning. The payoff comes when the finish line is in sight, and it's time to celebrate! HSS is an official partner of the TCS New York City Marathon, and shares tips for maximizing your race day from Todd McGrath, MD sports medicine physician at HSS, Jerome Brent Smith PT, DPT, physical therapist at HSS, Catherine Wysin PT, DPT, physical therapist at HSS, Karen M. Sutton, MD, sports medicine surgeon and Allison Greer, PT, DPT, SCS, physical therapist at HSS.

Watch at abc7ny.com.

Try These 7 Essential Tips to Run a Smarter Marathon

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:26:00 -0400

Muscle and Fitness discusses smart marathon training tips to avoid injury and maximize performance, and features guidance from HSS physical therapist Catherine Wysin, PT, DPT, who completed three TCS NYC Marathons and the Bank of America Chicago Marathon.

Wysin explained how to build up a base, citing “A principle I would follow, for anyone considering taking on a marathon is to ‘Build your Base.’ Ensure that your body can tackle longer runs by building up to the 26.2 full marathon milestone. A marathon distance is not only physically demanding, but mentally as well. Familiarize yourself with three miles and six miles, and get a half marathon (13.1 miles) under your belt. The half marathon forces you to follow a set training plan, and introduces you to long runs.”

Wysin recommended adding variety to training. “A good training plan should be a combination of different types of runs. Include regular runs, speed training, hills, and a weekly long run that increases in distance each week.”

She continued, “Cross training and strength training should also be a part of a good marathon preparation plan. Both are important, not only to build strength and aid with cardiovascular endurance, but also to decrease the risk of injury.”

Wysin also advised on foods to avoid leading up to race day and foods that fuel. “The best pre-race breakfast should consist mainly of carbohydrates. They’re digested most rapidly and are your body’s preferred fuel source. Small amounts of protein will help ward off hunger in those later miles,” she noted.

Read the full article at Muscleandfitness.com.