Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists
Sports Medicine Newsletter
Spring 2020
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March is National Athletic Training Month!
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What is an Athletic Trainer?
Athletic trainers (ATs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education, training and the state's statutes, rules and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
Learn more about Athletic Training at
NATA.org
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Speed is the name of the game!
In anticipation of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, here are some facts about how fast things can get at the Olympics to hold you over until the Opening Ceremonies on July 24.
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The shuttlecock or birdie in Badminton is the fastest moving object in sports with smashes regularly reaching speeds of 185mph. The Guinness World Record is 264.7 mph, set by Mads Pieler Kolding in 2017.
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The winner of the 100m dash is often referred to as the fastest man alive. The current Olympic record for the 100m dash is held by Usain Bolt, 9.63 s. He has been clocked at a top speed of 27.78mph.
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Divers compete in individual and synchronized partner dives from the 3m springboard or 10m platform. A diver enters the water at nearly 35mph when diving from the 10 meter platform.
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#AskSOS!
Ever have questions about orthopedic injuries or how to prevent injuries? Tweet your questions to @SOSbones #AskSOS and our providers will answer them here!
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The Death of a Basketball Legend
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On January 26th a helicopter crash took the lives of legendary Laker, Kobe Bryant, his 13 year old daughter Gianna, and 7 other people, Alyssa Altobelli (a teammate of Gianna's), her parents, John and Keri Altobelli, Sarah and Payton Chester, Christina Mauser (a basketball coach), and the pilot, Ara Zobayan. All 8 passengers and the pilot died at the scene.
Basketball lost a legend and a star in the making. Families lost mothers, wives, fathers, children, and siblings. News of the accident hit basketball fans and Angelenos alike. On January 27th at 12:00pm PST, all the radio stations over the entirety of Los Angeles went silent for 1 minute and 8 seconds as the entire city had a moment of silence in memoriam. The week following the accident was filled with tributes from all around the world.
Whether you love the Black Mamba or hate him, there's no denying the impact his 20 year career had on the game of basketball, and there's no knowing what he and Gianna could have continued to do for women's basketball. And that morning he wasn't the 5-time NBA champion, gold metal Olympian, #4 all-time scorer, Kobe Bryant. He was a dad on his way to coach his daughter's basketball game with friends when a tragic accident happened.
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Transitioning Out of Sports
Every athlete's career eventually comes to an end. Sometimes it is a choice and other times the decision is made for them. It can be a difficult time for many athletes as sports can often be tied closely with an individuals self-identity. Most retirements will fall into one of four categories: retirement by choice, career-ending injury, retirement by replacement, or near career-ending injury choice.
- Retirement by choice is what every athlete hopes to be able to do. You reach a point in your career where you're satisfied with what you've done and your athletic career comes to a natural end- a high school athlete deciding they won't play in college, college athlete deciding they won't go pro, or a professional athlete deciding it's time to step down. Even though this is a choice, it can still be difficult to cope with. Many athletes cope by staying involved with the sport in another way, coaching, officiating, or simply enjoying the game from the spectator side.
- Career-ending injuries can be much harder to cope with because there is no warning or time to prepare. Younger athletes that had further aspirations for their career tend to have the most difficulty coping. Again, finding a way to stay involved in the sport other than competing can be cathartic, but many find it difficult in the beginning. Individuals can feel like a part of their identity was suddenly taken away from them. It can be beneficial to let the individual step away from the sports universe and take time to explore the other pieces that make up their self-identity.
- Retirement by replacement can be devastating or endearing depending on the individual. This is when an older athlete becomes obsolete and is replaced by a younger or more skilled athlete. For some, this feels like a fall from grace, like they are no longer appreciated and their past accomplishments meant nothing. For others, it can feel like a natural progression and an opportunity to pass on their knowledge to the next generation of players. Help the athlete view their new role in a positive light and assure them that their accomplishments of the past ar still accomplishments.
- Near career-ending injury retirement by choice is when there is an injury that the athlete could return from, but they choose not to. This can be a difficult choice, causing the athlete to weigh short- and long-term risks and rewards. Often times these athletes simply find a new role where they can stay involved in the sport without the long-term risk, such as coaching or commentating.
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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 West Genessee CSD
Team Physician:
Dr. Battaglia
Athletic Trainer:
Jessica Gerrard,
MS, ATC
West Genessee CSD has athletes participating in 16 different sports. Jess and Dr. Battaglia work together to keep the athletes healthy and recover from injury as fast as possible.
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Let's Meet Jess!
Jess completed her undergrad at SUNY Cortland and graduated from the Athletic Training Program in 2015. She currently resides in Baldwinsville with her black lab, Luna. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, running, camping, and kayaking.
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Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists is now offering AHA CPR courses to the public. All courses are instructor-led and hands on.
Certifications offered:
Basic Life Support (BLS):
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals and other personnel who need to know how to perform CPR and other basic cardio-vascular life support skills in a wide variety of in-facility and pre-hospital settings. Cost: $75 (includes supplies)
Heartsaver:
This course is intended for anyone with little or no medical training, who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. These courses can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting. Cost: $55 (includes supplies)
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Tips for a Healthy Season
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- Balance school and sports by making a schedule and sticking with it.
- Prevent the spread of skin infections by taking basic precautionary steps. Wash your hands and wash them often.
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Have a team, tournament, or game coming up?
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Click Here
to 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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SOS Sports Medicine Physicians
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SOS PLUS
After-Hours Care
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Convenient, immediate, evening & weekend care for acute orthopedic injuries. Treats medical conditions that need prompt attention, but are not life-threatening.
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