Category Archives: Sports Medicine

Sports medicine is one of the fastest growing medical fields within which, physicians often specialize in a number of sub-specialties including the shoulder and elbow, hip and knee, and foot and ankle. Sports medicine specialists deal with the treatment and preventive care of athletes, both amateur and professional. Participation in all forms of physical activity at all levels is an important part of everyday life, and offers numerous proven benefits to health and quality of life. Sports medicine physicians are playing an increasing role in helping to keep people healthy and active.

Learn how to Avoid Golf- and Tennis-related Injuries in Women and Girls

Posted on May 9, 2012 by sfrank

Women and girls who plan to hit the courts or course this summer should not miss this free seminar presented … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Free Seminars by ONS at Greenwich Hospital

Posted on January 13, 2012 by ONS Editor

Free seminars by ONS physicians. Low Back Pain and Spine Disorders, Joint Replacement Educational Seminar Continue reading →

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Getting ready to run the NYC Marathon?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by ONS Editor

Read Last Minute Tips from ONS Physical Therapist Abigail Ramsey, DPT for getting ready for the NYC marathon Continue reading →

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Talk on Shoulder Injuries and Treatments at Greenwich Hospital

Posted on October 3, 2011 by ONS Editor

Sports medicine specialist Tim Greene, MD, will discuss shoulder injuries, the common causes of shoulder pain and the most effective treatments from physical therapy to minimally invasive surgeries. Continue reading →

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ONS Foundation to present Parenting a Healthy Dancer Workshop at Ballet School

Posted on September 16, 2011 by ONS Editor

Most injuries in dancers, for both students and professionals, are not the result of a sudden or traumatic event but usually occur over a period of time, and are often preventable. Continue reading →

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Concussion Management Update from Peter Falla, ATC

Posted on August 24, 2011 by ONS Editor

Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries that are the result of rapid deceleration of the brain within the skull. The injury is characterized by alteration in brain function. Continue reading →

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In the News!

Posted on June 7, 2011 by ONS Editor

ONS Collaborates with Greenwich Hospital in Joint Venture Greenwich Time, June 7, 2011

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Got knee pain? Torn knee cartilage is a common painful summer sports injury

Posted on June 1, 2011 by ONS Editor

KNEE PAIN..? TORN KNEE CARTILAGE IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON SUMMER SPORTS INJURIES

One of the most common sports injuries to occur in the summer is a torn meniscus (cartilage) in the knee. Continue reading →

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ONS Foundation Programs offer Injury Prevention Advice for Spring Sports

Posted on February 9, 2011 by ONS Editor

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. Continue reading →

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Platform Tennis Injury Prevention Program at Darien Library this Thursday

Posted on January 17, 2011 by ONS Editor

On Thursday, January 20th, the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education, Inc. of Greenwich will present a free program on preventing injuries for platform, or paddle, tennis players. Continue reading →

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