Sports Medicine Symposium

Come join Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall's very first Sports Medicine Symposium! Led by Dr. Wasik Ashraf, medical Director of Sports Medicine at MSLC, we will be discuss physical fitness topics including:

-Injury Prevention

-Advancements in Technology at MSLC

-How to Get Back Into the Game Fast

Please arrive by 8:30 AM, so there is ample time for you to fill out the daily screener survey, to check in and to enjoy a free continental breakfast. Due to the Department of Health and MSMC's safety guidelines, masks are mandated at all times during the event. 

We look forward to meeting you!

Schedule of the Day

8:45 – 9:00 AM: Registration

9 – 9:10 AM: Introduction of the Sports Program:

Dr. Gina Del Savio to Introduce Sports Program and St. Luke’s commitment to providing excellent sports medicine care to our community.

9:10 – 9:30 AM: Steve Farris – Fitness, Nutrition & Exercise Science

“One too many protein shakes!! Importance of Proper Nutrition for our Athletes!”

9:30 – 9:45 AM: Dr. Archit Patel- Fellowship Trained Hand Surgeon

“Advancement in Treatment for Gamekeeper’s Thumb- Case Presentation”

9:45 – 10:15 AM: Dr. Wasik Ashraf- Medical Director of Sports Medicine at MSLC and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon

“Advancements in Technology here at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall”

10:15 – 10:30 AM: Questions and Answers

10:30 – 10:40 AM: Break

10:45- 11:00 AM: Dr. Matthew Gordon- Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Surgeon

“Current Diagnosis and Treatment of Common Knee Injuries in Female Athletes”

11:00 – 11:15 AM: Dr. Kenneth K. Rauschenbach- Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon

“Caring for our aging athletes! Can a Robot do my surgery?”

11:15 – 11:35 AM: Dr. Lori Schneider- Regional Director at Access Physical Therapy & Wellness

“Avoiding injuries in the Post-Covid environment. What can our therapy and exercise specialists do to promote optimal performance?”

11:45 – 12:00 PM: Question and answer