Bronxville Program Offers Teen Girls ACL Injury Risk Screenings

BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- An injury prevention talk and free ACL injury risk screenings are being offered Saturday, Feb. 27, at NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital, Bronxville

Teen girl athletes will get a free ACL screening at the upcoming injury prevention talk at NYP/Lawrence Hospital event.
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Donna Christopher

02/11/2016 6:00 p.m.

The program for girls 12-18 years old will be presented by the hospital’s physical therapy department and Dr. Charles Popkin, a sports medicine specialist.

Popkin’s talk will be followed by the free screenings to help determine who may be at risk for developing an ACL injury.

Parents must accompany their teens to the screening.

To reserve a spot, call 914-787-5000.

The program runs from 10 a.m.-noon at NYP/Lawrence Hospital, 55 Palmer Ave., Palmer Hall third floor, Bronxville.

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