Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists
Sports Medicine Newsletter
Summer 2019
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The 2019 All-CNY High School Sports Awards presented by Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists will take place June 13, 6:30-8:30 pm at the Landmark Theater. This 'ESPYS' inspired event honors outstanding athletes within the Central New York area. Awards will include, Female Athlete of the Year, Male Athlete of the Year, Coach of the Year, and many more.
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Stay Active and In-Shape Through the Summer
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Summer is a great season to get out and be active. Many sports have summer leagues that you can join to keep up your skills until your next competitive season. Talk to your school and coaching staff to see if they will be hosting summer teams.
Being part of an organized team is not the only way to stay in shape through the summer. It is good to let your body take a break. Consider trying a new sport or activity. Being a multi-sport athlete is one of the best things you can do to improve your athletic abilities.
Consider taking part in a just-for-fun league like kickball or dodgeball, or get out into nature. Here in CNY you are a short drive from the Adirondacks and Catskills, take a hike with family and friends. Whatever activities you enjoy, just be sure to get up and move for at least 30 minutes a day.
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Mental Health Corner: Burnout
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Take a Break this Summer
It can be tempting to get wrapped up in always trying to get ahead. Summer prep classes and travel leagues almost seem like a necessity to keep pace with other student-athletes these days. However, there is a lot to be said for the practice of taking a break. Your body needs to recover. Over-training and under-recovery can lead to burnout and increase risk of injury.
Exercise causes microdamage to the muscles and associated soft tissue. In a healthy person, this damage tells the body to activate the inflammation process and repair the tissue bigger and stronger. This repair process requires rest. This is something coaches consider when they create a season's training program by alternating days of high intensity with days of low intensity.
The same principle should be applied to your entire year. Constant training with no time for recovery leads to decreased performance and increased injury risk. The effects of over-training can also effect your mental health. Burnout is a state defined as an emotional and physical exhaustion, a reduced sense of accomplishment, and sport devaluation. Sports should be a positive and fun experience for youth athletes.
It is better both mentally and physically to take a break from a sport and return refreshed and recharged than to try to push through expecting the feelings of burnout to pass. Forcing an athlete to continue while experiencing burnout can increase the risk of injury and likely lead to quitting the sport. Burnout in sport can bleed out into other aspects of life and lead to feelings of lethargy and depression. Listen to your athletes and allow them time to take a break.
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It is easy to lose track of your sleep schedule in the summer. The sun is always out and there is always an activity to take part in. It is important to still maintain good sleeping habits. Consistent sleep is an important part of growing and muscle recovery. Lack of sleep can lead to decreased immune health, decreased cognitive ability, and mood disturbances.
Check out what the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine has to say about sleep.
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Weather Safety Corner
Heat Facts
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Although the warmer weather is a welcomed friend for most of us in Central New York, it is important to remember to take the proper precautions when working out in the heat. Over the long, cold winter your body goes through some adaptations to help protect you from the cold. Blood becomes more viscous to help hold on to heat, the skin becomes lighter to help better absorb Vitamin D from the limited light, and you may have noticed a little extra belly fat.
These seasonal changes are normal. It is important to remember, when the seasons change, it takes your body a little time to adapt. Be extra cautious of the heat and sun during these early warm days.
- Wear sunscreen to protect your skin while your natural melanin is at its low point.
- Drink water throughout the day and especially when exercising, as your more viscous winter blood carries less water.
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Understanding Temperature and Humidity
You may often hear the weather reported as 2 different temperatures, the true temperature and the heat index or "feels like" temperature. Temperature in degrees is a quantitative measurement of how much kinetic energy there is in the molecules of the air. Humidity, expressed as a percentage, is a measurement of how much water vapor is in the air.
- True temperature: How much kinetic energy is in the air.
- Heat index or "Feels Like" temperature: A quantitative description of how the combined temperature and humidity feel to the body.
Humidity changes how people experience the temperature. Humans and many other animals use evaporative cooling through perspiration to regulate body temperature. Under normal circumstances, people sweat when they are hot and heat is carried away from the body as the sweat evaporates from the skin. When it is humid, the air cannot absorb vapors from the sweat as efficiently, reducing the ability of the body to get rid of heat. When it is hot, humidity makes you feel hotter.
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The important takeaway here is to pay attention to the weather forecast and adapt your activity plans for the conditions. NYSPHSAA has set these guidelines for high school athletics.
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SOS Sports Medicine works with area high school, college, and professional teams to keep the athletes in our community performing at their best. Check out what's going on with some of our teams!
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Today's spotlight school is Liverpool Central Schools.
Athletic Trainer:
Meghan Chura, MS, ATC, CES
and Ted Tormey, ATC
Meghan, Ted, and Dr. Raphael work together to keep the athletes healthy and in the game. Meghan works on-site at the school full-time, with Ted on-site part-time. Together they cover all games and practices for all sports.
Let's Meet Meghan and Ted!
Meghan earned her MS in Exercise Science and Health Promotion with a concentration in rehabilitation, and her BS in Athletic Training from Boston University. She also holds a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine. She has worked in the secondary school setting since 2013 and prior to that has experience working with several DI and DIII college athletic teams. Outside of work she loves being outdoors and cheering for her favorite Boston teams with her dog Fenway.
Ted is relatively new with SOS, coming up on the end of his first year with the company. He graduated from SUNY Cortland with his BS in Athletic Training. Outside of work he enjoys running and powerlifting.
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What's happening at Liverpool Central Schools?
Liverpool High School is undergoing some exciting improvements. Part of the construction will include a new Athletic Training Room. This new space will help Meghan and Ted manage athletes more efficiently. Until then, they will be working out of the SOS Mobile Clinic.
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Tips for a Healthy Season
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- Take a break this summer to give your body a chance to recover.
- Stay hydrated and protect your skin from the sun.
- Keep a regular sleep schedule.
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Have a team, tournament, or game coming up?
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Request an SOS Athletic Trainer
for your team or upcoming event. Athletic Trainers are available for regular coverage for your school or team as well as per diem coverage for individual games, tournaments, or camps!
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After-Hours Care
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