Category Archives: Injury prevention

Register Now for Free Sports Concussion Seminar on September 14

Posted on August 24, 2010 by ONS Editor

Sports Concussion: Know the Facts!, a free sports injury prevention seminar for middle and high school-age kids will take place on Tuesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center in Old Greenwich. Continue reading →

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Injury Prevention, Arthritis and Osteoporosis are Topics of ONS Foundation Seminar Series

Posted on August 11, 2010 by ONS Editor

This fall, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons and sports medicine specialists of the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will present six free lectures on topics including sports concussion, preventing running injuries, osteoporosis prevention and treatment, arthritis and ski injury prevention. Continue reading →

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ONS Foundation Golf Outing in June to raise funds for Biomechanics Research Lab

Posted on May 21, 2010 by ONS Editor

The ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will hold its second annual benefit golf outing on Monday, June 21 at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, NY. The outing committee has planned an exciting day of golf on the club’s renowned West Course, along with other activities. Continue reading →

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ONS Foundation rolls out ThinkFirst program in area schools

Posted on April 27, 2010 by ONS Editor

On Friday morning, April 9th, the auditorium at Stamford High School was humming with morning chatter as over 350 students in the 9th and 10th grades slid into their seats. Conversations quickly faded when Dr. Scott Simon, clad in a white lab coat, approached the lectern and introduced himself. Continue reading →

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Returning to Spring Sports- Take it Slow

Posted on March 16, 2010 by ONS Editor

If you have been less active over the winter months and now can’t wait to get back into your exercise routine, a word of caution– take it slow to avoid early season injuries. Continue reading →

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Read an Interview with Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Katherine Vadasdi

Posted on March 4, 2010 by ONS Editor

Check out this interview in the Greenwich Citizen with Dr. Katherine Vadasdi. She recently presented a talk at Greenwich Academy about sports injuries and injury prevention in female athletes. Continue reading →

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Physicians from ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education will give Sports Injury Prevention Program at Greenwich Academy Tonight

Posted on January 28, 2010 by ONS Editor

There is currently an unprecedented level of youth sports injuries, particularly in girls. Most alarming is the incidence of torn ACLs. Continue reading →

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Register Now for January 26 Free Ski Injury Prevention Seminar

Posted on January 13, 2010 by ONS Editor

The free ONS Ski Injury Prevention Seminar will be held January 26 at 7 PM. It’s not too late to get ready for the ski season. Hear important tips for safe skiing, information about the most advanced treatments for common injuries such as a ruptured ACL. Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Perils

Posted on November 23, 2009 by ONS Editor

More ONS doctors in the news! Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Steven Hindman was interviewed by Anne Semmes of Greenwich Citizen for … Continue reading →

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Sports Medicine Physicians Discussed Injuries to Girls Thursday Night

Posted on November 13, 2009 by ONS Editor

Primary-care sports medicine physician Gloria Cohen, M.D. and orthopedic sports medicine specialist Katherine Vadasdi, MD want parents, their daughters and … Continue reading →

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