Training for a Triathlon
The 2014 Seattle Seafair Triathlon and Kids Seafair Triathlon will take place on July 20, 2014. OSS is the Presenting Sponsor for these events and the orthopedic surgeons would like to congratulate...
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Common Swimming Injury – Swimmer’s Shoulder
Swimming is a sport in which there is a great diversity among participants. There are both recreational and competitive swimmers, ranging in age from preschool through college. Although the lack of...
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Backpack Safety for Back to School
It’s back to school season it’s time to clean out those backpacks to make room for the new school year! Sure, you may have some items that should have been thrown out from the previous school year,...
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Ulnar Wrist Pain in Tennis – Tips to Help Prevent Injury
The 2014 US Open Tennis tournament was filled with ups and downs this year. Mirin Cilic beat out some top seeded players to win the men’s championship and the favorite on the women’s side, Serena...
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CrossFit Injuries – Are You Feeling the Pain?
CrossFit is a mode of exercise that targets cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, strength, flexibility, mobility, stamina, power, speed, agility, coordination and balance. The workouts change...
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Reduce Your Chances for Injury While on the Football Field
Week four of the Seattle Seahawks football season has taken a few hits. Eight players are on this week’s injury list. It’s a reminder to both professional and non-professional athletes that playing...
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Preventing Ski Injuries Through Conditioning
A busy ski resort in the United States may see dozens of injuries on the slopes each day. As an orthopedic surgeon, I also see many patients with ski-related injuries throughout the season. Most...
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‘Mixin’ It Up’ Does Wonders for Kids in Sports
Fall and winter sports season is upon us! Boys are playing football. Girls are doing their cheer routines at games. Cross-country, field hockey, tennis, and volleyball players are in full swing at high...
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Falling is Inevitable – How to Avoid Upper Extremity Injuries While Enjoying...
Ice skating, skiing, snowboarding, and other winter sports and activities are common causes of upper extremity injuries. During the winter months OSS surgeons seem to treat more upper body extremities....
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Slippery When Wet – Pedestrian Safety on the Streets of Seattle
The snow flurry that came and went over this Thanksgiving holiday in Seattle gave way to icy roads, wet and slippery sidewalks and driveways across our fair city. As challenging as winter can be in...
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