Sign up for sports injury prevention program Feb. 8

Seasoned athletes, weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts are invited to attend "Sports Injury Prevention," and learn firsthand how to reduce the risk of acute injuries (sprains, strains, fractures, and dislocations) and overuse injuries (tendinitis, stress fractures, swimmer's shoulder, runner's/jumper's knee, and shin splints). In addition, attendees will learn how single sports specialization, as a young athlete, can lead to overuse injury and burnout.

The program will also cover specific physical therapy prevention techniques and healthy lifestyle tips.

"Sports Injury Prevention" is presented by Fox Valley Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon Dr. James Sostak. Board certified and fellowship trained, Dr. Sostak is currently the team doctor for the Kane County Cougars and Aurora Central Catholic Charges.

The program will be noon to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at the Geneva Park District's Stephen Persinger Recreation Center. The program is free, but registration is necessary. For more information, visit www.genevaparks.org.

Fox Valley Orthopedics (FVO) provides complete outpatient orthopedic care, including sports medicine, spine, total joints, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and pain management. All FVO surgeons are fellowship-trained, and have received additional training in their specific area of expertise. FVO Ambulatory Surgery Center and in-house imaging also provides cost-effective convenient care, as well as Ortho First, FVO's immediate care walk-in clinic. Visit www.fvortho.com for more information on OrthoFirst and Fox Valley Orthopedics.