Sports injury prevention program offered Jan. 14
Seasoned athletes, weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts are invited to attend "Sports Injury Prevention," a 60-minute program where community residents will 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, single sports specialization will be discussed, and how it can lead to overuse injury and burnout in young athletes. 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 Chargers.
It will be offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Batavia Park District Civic Room Conference Room.
The program is $10, and offered through the Batavia Park District; registration necessary. For more information, visit www. bataviaparks.org.
Fox Valley Orthopedics provides complete outpatient orthopedic care, including sports medicine, spine, total joints, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and pain management. All of the 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, its immediate care walk-in clinic.
Visit www.fvortho.com for more information on OrthoFirst and Fox Valley Orthopedics.