Whether you’re a recreational golfer, hard-core triathlete or somewhere in between, when you get back into sports this spring, you’ll be at risk for a sports-related injury. The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education wants to give people who enjoy sports activities, a range of tools and techniques to keep them enjoying their sport and out of the doctor’s office. Beginning March 8, a series of four, Free, injury-prevention programs will be offered by fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine physicians and physical therapists affiliated with the ONS Foundation. Topics covered include injury prevention for youth baseball players, adult tennis players and golfers, triathletes and runners.

The ONS Foundation is a non-profit organization devoted to helping reduce sports injury and supporting healthy living through educational programs and clinical research. Educational programs are offered to the community on a variety of topics throughout the year. All events are free of charge. For more information, visit www.ons-foundation.org.

Spring Program Schedule

Tuesday, April 5, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Golf Injury Prevention – Orthopedic surgeon James Cunningham, MD and physiatrist Halina Snowball, MD will present an injury prevention program for golfers of all levels. The doctors will discuss the common golf injuries and training strategies that will help players enjoy their sport to the fullest. Stanwich Club golf professional Mike Summa will talk about golf equipment and ONS Physical Therapy Director Laura Liebesman, PT will talk about conditioning and strengthening to prepare for golf. The program takes place at ONS at 6 Greenwich Office Park, 10 Valley Drive in Greenwich. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Call 203-869-3131 or email, info@ons-foundation.org to register.  For more information, visit www.ons-foundation.org.

Tuesday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Preventing Injuries for Tennis Players: Presented by orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Paul Sethi, MD and tennis professional Patrick Hirscht, the program will present the latest information on the most common injuries to tennis players including Achilles tendon injuries, shoulder and wrist injuries and rolled and sprained ankles. An ONS physical therapist Tatyana Kalyuzhny, DPT will talk about the most effective warm-up and conditioning techniques for tennis. Adult and youth players are invited to attend the program. Admission is free, however registration is requested. The program takes place at ONS at 6 Greenwich Office Park, 10 Valley Drive in Greenwich. To register call 203-869-3131. For more information visit www.ONS-foundation.org.

Tuesday, May 31, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Injury Prevention for Triathletes and Cyclists: Safety Strategies for Training and Competition: Come learn about the common causes of injuries in cyclists and triathletes, the biomechanical issues of combined training, proper stretching and strengthening techniques, training methods for returning to racing post injury, and treatments for injuries. Presented by orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Katie Vadasdi, primary-care sports medicine specialist Dr. Gloria Cohen, and ONS physical therapist Abigail Ramsey, the seminar is timed to help athletes prepare for the summer and fall race season. The program takes place at ONS at 6 Greenwich Office Park, 10 Valley Drive in Greenwich. Admission is free, however registration is requested. To register call 203-869-3131. For more information visit www.ONS-foundation.org.

ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education, Inc. is a registered not-for-profit, 501(c)3 organization devoted to understanding the causes and optimal treatments of orthopedic injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. The ONS Foundation, in alliance with Greenwich Hospital, strives to improve standards of excellence for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through clinical research, physician and patient education, and community outreach programs. The Foundation sponsors injury prevention and other seminars throughout the year. The office is located at 6 Greenwich Office Park, 10 Valley Drive, Greenwich, CT. For further information about the ONS Foundation, visit www.ons-foundation.org or call (203) 869-3131.

Last evening the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education presented a golf injury prevention seminar to an audience of over 50 enthusiastic golfers at the ONS building at 6 Greenwich Office Park.  The three speakers, Tom Henderson, PGA Professional  from Round Hill Club, Dr. Halina Snowball and Dr. James Cunningham gave lively and engaging talks that covered a broad range on issues related to playing golf and staying injury free.

Mr. Henderson offered good advice about the importance of proper equipment and explained how poorly fitting clubs can contribute to the development of compensating movements that can lead to joint and muscle injury.

Dr. Snowball, a physiatrist and medical acupuncturist, spoke about the spine and she emphasized that maintaining flexibility and core body strength is key to preventing injuries to the limbs as well as the back.

Orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Cunningham discussed some of the more common orthopedic problems that tend to occur in golfers including ligament injuries like “golfers elbow.” For more information on other injury prevention seminars sponsored by the ONS Foundation, visit www.ons-foundation.org.

Experienced and novice golfers alike will be hitting the links in the coming weeks and the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education is offering a golf injury prevention seminar to help players of all levels avoid common injuries so they can enjoy their sport to the fullest. Tomorrow evening, April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present a Free Golf Injury Prevention Seminar at the ONS building at 6 Greenwich Office Park at 10 Valley Drive. Refreshment will be served. Registration is required. Call 203-869-3131 or email, info@ons-foundation.org to register.

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