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Posted at: 8/31/2015 12:00 PM
Ask most young students what their favorite subject is, and most will answer, “Recess!” Most elementary schools are equipped with playgrounds that offer a variety of activities for children to enjoy during the year. Many playgrounds are designed with safety in mind, but there are some tips to keep children safe and avoid injury while enjoying themselves. General safety Children should only use age appropriate equipment. Wear shoes that keep your feet safe. Don't go barefoot. Play only on d
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Water Park Safety – Keeping it Fun, Wet & Safe this Summer!
Posted at: 7/20/2015 12:00 PM
Summer is officially here. The days are getting warmer and kids are begging their parents for a trip to the local water park. Amusement parks with water rides have become increasingly popular over the years. They can be fun for all ages, but the team at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) reminds parents that water parks do pose some risk for injuries. One study published in 2009, concluded that In water park injuries, while children have especially head and maxillofacial trauma, extremit
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New Camillus Orthopedic & Sports Therapy Office Opening in July!
Posted at: 7/7/2015 4:00 PM
SOS is pleased to announce we will open a Camillus location for our Orthopedic & Sports Therapy Department on July 13, 2015 at 5417 West Genesee Street, Camillus The employees at SOS OS&T specialize in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries, sports-related injuries and post-surgical care and provide a variety of services and treatments. The facility will be open Monday through Friday and offer early morning, daytime, and evening hours. Appointments are now being pre-scheduled.
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Posted at: 7/6/2015 12:00 PM
In general, swimming is an excellent activity that is easy on the back and spine. Unlike running and other forms of aerobic exercise, there is practically no impact on the spinal structures while swimming. The water supports the body, relieving stress on all joints in the body. There are, however, some instances in which swimming can cause neck or back pain: The lower back can remain hyper-extended during front strokes, the crawl or breaststroke and butterfly. The neck may be jerked backward
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Keep Fireworks Fantastic, Not Frantic
Posted at: 7/2/2015 12:00 PM
As people head out to celebrate Independence Day with a long weekend, the team at Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists (SOS) reminds everyone that if their plans include fireworks at home, some of which have recently been made legal to sell in certain counties in New York State, to strictly follow safety rules and avoid injury. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, fireworks injuries to the hand were the most common at 33%. It is not uncommon for a blast injury to th