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May is SOS Community Education Month
Posted at: 5/12/2015 12:00 PM
This May, SOS is offering a series of free seminars designed to educate and inform individuals about their options for relieving joint and neck pain. To learn more about the treatment options available to you, or to register for one of our FREE Seminars select the links below. Monday May 18th, 6-7PM: Dr. Brett Greenky and Dr. Timothy Izant will present, "Joint Replacement: Know Your Options," at the Dewitt Community Center. More Information & Register Now Wednesday, May 20th, 6-7PM: Dr. A
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Neck & Back Pain Myths and Reality
Posted at: 5/11/2015 12:00 PM
3 NECK & BACK MYTHS THAT HAVE BEEN DEBUNKED BY OUR PHYSICIANS. Myth 1: A hot bath reduces back inflammation.Reality: A hot bath can increase the inflammatory response in an acute injury. It is better to apply ice to an injury for 15 minutes during the first 72 hours after the injury. However, chronic pain not accompanied by inflammation can be eased with a hot bath or hot pack. Myth 2: It's best to lie down until the pain goes away.Reality: Lying down until the pain goes away can work agai
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Posted at: 5/1/2015 12:00 PM
This weekend 3 SOS physicians will be interviewed on various topics including common golf injuries, sports related foot and ankle injuries, and plantar fasciitis. Saturday, May 2nd – 8:30AM- Tee Time with the ProNoun- Dr. Todd Battaglia Mix WMCR- 106.3FM or online at thegolfhookup.org Saturday, May 2nd – 10:00AM- Inside High School Sports Show- Dr. Frederick Lemley ESPN Radio 97.7FM Sunday, May 3rd – 6:30PM- WRVO Take Care- Dr. Naven Duggal WRVO 89.9RM or online at wrvo.org
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Gender Differences in Joint Replacement
Posted at: 4/21/2015 12:00 PM
BY: DR. BRETT GREENKY & DR. SETH GREENKY Joint replacement surgery is increasingly common in the United States. Converging social and medical realities are making the incidence of degenerative joint disease of the weight bearing joints (hip and Knee) increasingly prevalent. Its is estimated that more than 1 Million Knee replacement and nearly 600,000 Hip replacements will be done yearly by 2020. As the need to deliver high quality surgery increasingly stresses the medical delivery system, ou
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Flexing Your Muscles for Golf Season
Posted at: 4/10/2015 12:00 PM
Someday it will arrive – the day the weather cooperates enough to hit the links and get in the first game of golf for the season. Many SOS employees are avid golfers and also anxious to get their first round of 18 in this year. Watching the Masters and other tournaments are a fun way to get inspired for your golf league. The therapists at SOS Orthopedic & Sports Therapy encourage you to begin a stretch and strengthen routine to help you physically prepare for your game. Here is a sample of