The Sports MedicineProgram at St. CharlesHospital provides studentathletes, weekend

warriors and professional athletesan unparalleled continuum of carefor injuries sustained during play.The program connects St. CharlesHospital’s renowned rehabilitationnetwork, the ThinkSMART!™

Concussion ManagementProgram and state of-the-artdiagnostic imaging services withthe expertise of the nationallyrecognized physicians atSt. Charles Orthopedics (SCO).

At St. Charles Orthopedics,athletes of all levels receiveexpert care by fellowshiptrained orthopedic and sportmedicine physicians. Nineteensubspecialty physicians providesurgical and non-surgical care forshoulder, knee, hip, hand, wrist,elbow, foot and ankle injuries.Expert care of the spine is alsoa subspecialty of the practice.

Unless otherwise indicated,physicians at St. CharlesOrthopedics consider surgerythe last resort and use innovativenon-surgical methods to treatbone and muscle injuries. Cuttingedge techniques include injectinga patient’s own platelet richplasma (PRP) into the injury siteto heal damaged tissue. State-of-the-art imaging technologies,such as a 3T MRI and a 256-SliceCT, provide St. Charles physicianswith the highest quality image tosupport an accurate diagnosis.

St. Charles Rehabilitation offerseight convenient outpatient

locations throughout Nassauand Suffolk Counties, with anadditional site opening soon inCommack. As key members ofthe Sports Medicine program,St. Charles physical therapistspossess specialty training in therehabilitation of sports injuries,provide school districts witheducation and training for injuryprevention, and host freeweekend recovery clinics forstudent athletes seeking relieffrom muscle tightness andsoreness following game day.

The Sports Medicine Programat St. Charles also hostsThinkSMART!™, a comprehensiveconcussion managementprogram. ThinkSMART!™

physicians have extensiveexperience and training in themanagement of concussionand are prepared to assess,diagnose and treat concussedathletes to ensure a safe returnto play. Student athletes cancomplete a computerized

Success in sports means proper preventionand treatment of injuries

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A physical therapist at St. Charles Rehabilitation works on core strengthening with a student athlete.

By St. Charles Hospital

The St. CharlesThinkSMART!™

program hasprovided pre-seasonneurocognitivecomputer testingto athletes in morethan 42 Long Islandschool districts.

neurocognitive exam, prior to their sportsseason, so that physicians can utilize the resultsas a baseline when diagnosing concussion.

St. Charles Hospital’s ThinkSMART!™ programhas provided pre-season neurocognitive

computer testing to athletes in more than 42Long Island school districts.

For more information on the comprehensiveSports Medicine Program at St. Charles,call 631-474-6797.

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ONE COMPLETE PROGRAM WITH AMULTI-SPECIALTY TEAM WORKING

TOGETHER TO GET YOU BACK IN THE GAME!

LET OUR TEAMGET YOUBACK IN THE GAME

Injury CarePrevention - Assessment

Treatment: Surgical & Non-SurgicalEducation

School Program:Post-Game Recovery Clinics

Game Coverage by Orthopedic Physicians & PAsSports Injury Prevention Education & Training

ConcussionManagement Program:Concussion Education - Pre-Season Baseline Test

Concussion Center with Physicians Specialized in ConcussionReturn to Play Plan

200 Belle Terre Rd., Port Jefferson, NY

AN EXPERT TEAMOF SPORTSMEDICINESPECIALISTS PROVIDINGQUALITY CARE

TO ALL LEVELS OF ATHLETESSTCHARLES.ORG/SPORTSMED

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READ-AND-SHARESPORTS INJURIESIT TAKES A TEAM TO PREVENT

Written by Marie Wolf. Sources: Brendan Duffy, RPSGT; Stephanie Giraulo, RD; Kaan Celebi, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS; Michael Sileo, MD; Hayley Rintel Queller, MD.

USEYOUR HEAD—MANAGE CONCUSSIONSThere is no single test or study to diagnose a concussion—a traumatic

brain injury that can cause long-term dysfunction. Physicians evaluatebalance, vision, reaction time, motor speed and memory.They also follow such signs and symptom as headache,

dizziness, nausea, and concentration issues. Tip toathlete and parents: Recovery is a team effort.Work with doctors, coaches and teachers toensure recovery is complete before returningto play. Seek out physicians specializing inconcussion assessment and treatment. Ask aboutyour school district’s concussion managementpractices and pre-season baseline testing.

To learn more about youth sports safety, go to:stcharles.org/sportsmed; cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports.

ENERGIZE YOUR BODY— STAY HYDRATEDBefore, during and after play drinkwater. It helps eliminate wastes,lubricate joints, transport nutrients

that supplyenergy andaids digestion.When you arephysically active,your body heats up, secretes sweatand potentially becomes dehydrated(losing more fluid than you take in).

Tip to athlete: Drink before you feel thirsty. Thirst is a signal thatyou are heading toward dehydration.

GETTHAT EDGE — SLEEPSleep is the foundation of great athleticperformance. It enhances stamina,reaction time and decision making at play.Tip to athlete: Treat your body as youtreat your smart phone. If it’s not chargedit won’t perform. Aim for 10 hours ofsleep per night.

68%less likely to get

injured

High school athletesgetting eight or morehours of sleep are

AVOID OVERUSE INJURY— CROSS TRAINDiversify. Play more than one sportto challenge different musclegroups and prevent overuseinjuries. Kids who are still growingare more likely to break bones.

Injury to bone growth plates can have longlasting effects. Tip to athlete: Cross

train instead of specializing in onesport. Practice good techniquesto further prevent injury.

15-17Approximate age whenit’s safe to specialize

in one sport

AGES

REST & RECOVER — HEALWITHOUT SURGERYOvertraining causes repetitive stress andinjuries to bones and muscles. Running,jumping, throwing can cause tears,stress fractures and tendonitis.Tip to athlete: Rest up.

Non-surgical treatments include physical therapy,exercise-based treatments and Platelet RichPlasma (PRP) injections.

90%of sports injuriescan be treatednon-surgically

CLOSE TO

GETYOUR BLOOD FLOWING— ENERGIZE YOUR BODYExperts say if done correctly, stretching prior to exercise

gets blood flowing in the arms and legs,conditions muscles and decreases therisk of injury. Tip to athlete: Performdynamic stretches (putting yourmuscles through actual movement)instead of static stretches (holdinga fixed position for 30 seconds).

10MINUTES

WARM UP FOR

300,000sports-related concussionsoccur each year nationally.

ABOUT

STAY IN THE GAMEWITH THESE GUIDELINES

oday, coaches, athletes and parents are upping their game to prevent sports injuries, from the elementary school levelthrough high school and college. By adopting a team approach, they are mirroring some of the same prevention andrehabilitation techniques used by the pros—relying more on the expertise of physicians, athletic trainers and physicaltherapists to assess, treat and get players back into the game when they are fully healed and ready.T

SAFETYSCOREBOARDRACK UP GAME POINTS BY FOLLOWING

THESE INJURY PREVENTION TIPS:

■ POWER DOWN electronics at bedtime togive your body time to repair and recoverfrom workouts.

■ DON’T RELY on sports drinks to stay alert.They’re overloaded with sugar and caffeine.

■ DON’T DRINK more than a quart of waterper hour while exercising.

■ AVOID one-sport only focus until childhas reached skeletal maturity (between theages of 15 to 17).

■ LISTEN to your body. If it seems off andyou are not recovering from an injury, seea specialist.

■ CONCUSSION? Returning to play beforefull recovery puts athletes at risk for“Second Impact Syndrome” and devastating,long-term complications. Get cleared by adoctor who is a concussion specialist.

HOME VISITORS

USEYOUR HEAD—MANThere is no single test or study to

brain injury that can cause longbalance, vision, reaction timeThey also follow such sign

dizziness, nausea, andathlete and parentWork with doctors,ensure recovery isto play. Seek out phconcussion assesyour school districtpractices and pre-

To learn more aboustcharles.org/sports

E YOUR BODYYDRATEDnd after play drinkiminate wastes,transport nutrients

that supplyenergy andaids digestion.When you arephysically active,your body heats up, secretes sweatand potentially becomes dehydrated(losing more fluid than you take in).

Drink before you feel thirsty. Thirst is a signal thatretoward dehydration.

AVOID OVERUSE INJURY— CROSS TRAININDiversify. Play more than onone sportto challenge different muscclegroups and prevent overuseseinjuries. Kids who are still ggrowingare more likely to break bonones.

Injury to bone growth plates can have lolonglasting effects. Tip to athlete: Crossss:

train instead of specializing in onenesport. Practice good techniquesto further prevent injury.

Approximate age whenit’s safe to specialize

in one sport

AGES

REST & RECOVER — HEALWITHOUT SURGERYOvertraining causes repetitive stress andinjuries to bones and muscles. Running,jumping, throwing can cause tears,stress fractures and tendonitis.Tip to athlete: Rest up.:

atments include physical therapy,reatments and Platelet Richections.

juriesatedally

TO

instead of static stretches (holdinga fixed position for 30 seconds).

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sports-related concussionsoccur each year nationally.

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ST. CHARLES ORTHOPEDICSPRESENTS THEMOST

EXTENSIVE BODYOFWORKON LONG ISLAND

TELL USWHERE IT HURTS

NON-OPERATIVE SPORTSMEDICINE PHYSICIANS

SPORTSMEDICINESURGEONS

TOTAL JOINTREPLACEMENT SURGEONS

FOOT & ANKLE SURGEON

SHOULDER SURGEONS

HAND SURGEONS

PAINMANAGEMENTPHYSICIAN

PEDIATRIC ORTHOPEDICPHYSICIAN

SPINE SURGEONS

EAST SETAUKET - COMMACKPATHCOGUE - RIVERHEAD - SOUTHAMPTON

WADING RIVER -WEST BABYLON

WE�RE THE LARGEST ORTHOPEDICPRACTICE IN SUFFOLK COUNTY.

ANDWE�RE HERE FOR YOU.

STCHARLESORTHOPEDICS.COM631-474-6797

ONE COMPLETE PROGRAM WITH AMULTI-SPECIALTY TEAM WORKING

TOGETHER TO GET YOU BACK IN THE GAME!

LET OUR TEAMGET YOUBACK IN THE GAME

Injury CarePrevention - Assessment

Treatment: Surgical & Non-SurgicalEducation

School Program:Post-Game Recovery Clinics

Game Coverage by Orthopedic Physicians & PAsSports Injury Prevention Education & Training

ConcussionManagement Program:Concussion Education - Pre-Season Baseline Test

Concussion Center with Physicians Specialized in ConcussionReturn to Play Plan

200 Belle Terre Rd., Port Jefferson, NY

AN EXPERT TEAMOF SPORTSMEDICINESPECIALISTS PROVIDINGQUALITY CARE

TO ALL LEVELS OF ATHLETESSTCHARLES.ORG/SPORTSMED

631-474-6797

Catholic Health Services

Physical Therapy:Prevention - Evaluation - Treatment

Performance Enhancement

ST. CHARLESSPORTSMEDICINECatholic Health Services

SPONSORED BY NEWSDAY’S

PULLOUT

READ-AND-SHARESPORTS INJURIESIT TAKES A TEAM TO PREVENT

Written by Marie Wolf. Sources: Brendan Duffy, RPSGT; Stephanie Giraulo, RD; Kaan Celebi, DPT, OCS, SCS, CSCS; Michael Sileo, MD; Hayley Rintel Queller, MD.

USEYOUR HEAD—MANAGE CONCUSSIONSThere is no single test or study to diagnose a concussion—a traumatic

brain injury that can cause long-term dysfunction. Physicians evaluatebalance, vision, reaction time, motor speed and memory.They also follow such signs and symptom as headache,

dizziness, nausea, and concentration issues. Tip toathlete and parents: Recovery is a team effort.Work with doctors, coaches and teachers toensure recovery is complete before returningto play. Seek out physicians specializing inconcussion assessment and treatment. Ask aboutyour school district’s concussion managementpractices and pre-season baseline testing.

To learn more about youth sports safety, go to:stcharles.org/sportsmed; cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports.

ENERGIZE YOUR BODY— STAY HYDRATEDBefore, during and after play drinkwater. It helps eliminate wastes,lubricate joints, transport nutrients

that supplyenergy andaids digestion.When you arephysically active,your body heats up, secretes sweatand potentially becomes dehydrated(losing more fluid than you take in).

Tip to athlete: Drink before you feel thirsty. Thirst is a signal thatyou are heading toward dehydration.

GETTHAT EDGE — SLEEPSleep is the foundation of great athleticperformance. It enhances stamina,reaction time and decision making at play.Tip to athlete: Treat your body as youtreat your smart phone. If it’s not chargedit won’t perform. Aim for 10 hours ofsleep per night.

68%less likely to get

injured

High school athletesgetting eight or morehours of sleep are

AVOID OVERUSE INJURY— CROSS TRAINDiversify. Play more than one sportto challenge different musclegroups and prevent overuseinjuries. Kids who are still growingare more likely to break bones.

Injury to bone growth plates can have longlasting effects. Tip to athlete: Cross

train instead of specializing in onesport. Practice good techniquesto further prevent injury.

15-17Approximate age whenit’s safe to specialize

in one sport

AGES

REST & RECOVER — HEALWITHOUT SURGERYOvertraining causes repetitive stress andinjuries to bones and muscles. Running,jumping, throwing can cause tears,stress fractures and tendonitis.Tip to athlete: Rest up.

Non-surgical treatments include physical therapy,exercise-based treatments and Platelet RichPlasma (PRP) injections.

90%of sports injuriescan be treatednon-surgically

CLOSE TO

GETYOUR BLOOD FLOWING— ENERGIZE YOUR BODYExperts say if done correctly, stretching prior to exercise

gets blood flowing in the arms and legs,conditions muscles and decreases therisk of injury. Tip to athlete: Performdynamic stretches (putting yourmuscles through actual movement)instead of static stretches (holdinga fixed position for 30 seconds).

10MINUTES

WARM UP FOR

300,000sports-related concussionsoccur each year nationally.

ABOUT

STAY IN THE GAMEWITH THESE GUIDELINES

oday, coaches, athletes and parents are upping their game to prevent sports injuries, from the elementary school levelthrough high school and college. By adopting a team approach, they are mirroring some of the same prevention andrehabilitation techniques used by the pros—relying more on the expertise of physicians, athletic trainers and physicaltherapists to assess, treat and get players back into the game when they are fully healed and ready.T

SAFETYSCOREBOARDRACK UP GAME POINTS BY FOLLOWING

THESE INJURY PREVENTION TIPS:

■ POWER DOWN electronics at bedtime togive your body time to repair and recoverfrom workouts.

■ DON’T RELY on sports drinks to stay alert.They’re overloaded with sugar and caffeine.

■ DON’T DRINK more than a quart of waterper hour while exercising.

■ AVOID one-sport only focus until childhas reached skeletal maturity (between theages of 15 to 17).

■ LISTEN to your body. If it seems off andyou are not recovering from an injury, seea specialist.

■ CONCUSSION? Returning to play beforefull recovery puts athletes at risk for“Second Impact Syndrome” and devastating,long-term complications. Get cleared by adoctor who is a concussion specialist.

HOME VISITORS

USEYOUR HEAD—MANThere is no single test or study to

brain injury that can cause longbalance, vision, reaction timeThey also follow such sign

dizziness, nausea, andathlete and parentWork with doctors,ensure recovery isto play. Seek out phconcussion assesyour school districtpractices and pre-

To learn more aboustcharles.org/sports

E YOUR BODYYDRATEDnd after play drinkiminate wastes,transport nutrients

that supplyenergy andaids digestion.When you arephysically active,your body heats up, secretes sweatand potentially becomes dehydrated(losing more fluid than you take in).

Drink before you feel thirsty. Thirst is a signal thatretoward dehydration.

AVOID OVERUSE INJURY— CROSS TRAININDiversify. Play more than onone sportto challenge different muscclegroups and prevent overuseseinjuries. Kids who are still ggrowingare more likely to break bonones.

Injury to bone growth plates can have lolonglasting effects. Tip to athlete: Crossss:

train instead of specializing in onenesport. Practice good techniquesto further prevent injury.

Approximate age whenit’s safe to specialize

in one sport

AGES

REST & RECOVER — HEALWITHOUT SURGERYOvertraining causes repetitive stress andinjuries to bones and muscles. Running,jumping, throwing can cause tears,stress fractures and tendonitis.Tip to athlete: Rest up.:

atments include physical therapy,reatments and Platelet Richections.

juriesatedally

TO

instead of static stretches (holdinga fixed position for 30 seconds).

NUTESMIN

sports-related concussionsoccur each year nationally.

ABOUT16OZ.of water four hoursbefore exercising

DRINK APPROX.

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Healthlink HealthEvents Calendar

2017August-September

*Subject to change. Please call or check website for program updates.

If your organization would like to be considered for a future listing in the Healthlink Calendar, please e-mail information toveronica.jennings@newsday.com. Information must be submitted at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance of an event.

SEPTEMBERSEPTEMBER IS HEALTH OBSERVANCESMONTH FOR MANY HEALTH CONDITIONS,INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

National Childhood Obesity Awareness MonthPresident’s Council on Fitness, Sports &Nutrition (fitness.gov)

National Cholesterol EducationAwareness MonthNational Heart, Lung & Blood Institute(cdc.gov/features/cholesterolawareness)Also, see article on p. 21National Ovarian Cancer Awareness MonthNational Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Inc.(ovariancancerawareness.org)

National Sickle Cell Disease Awareness MonthSickle Cell Disease Association ofAmerica, Inc. (sicklecelldisease.org)

269-01 76 Ave., Room 337, New Hyde ParkFREE, to register call 718-470-3359. Presentedby Cohen’s Children Medical Center & KatzInstitute for Women’s Health/Northwell Health.Go to northwell.edu/support-and-resources

Parenting 101:Raising Happy &Healthy KidsCohen Children’sMedical CenterTUESDAY

29work with physical therapists, 10am-1pm, FREE(Parental waiver required for under 18 yrs.) RSVP:St. Charles Rehabilitation - Centereach (631) 580-2526RSVP: St. Charles Rehabilitation- Patchogue (631)207–2370. Learn more: www.stcharles.org/sportsmed

SUNDAY

Sunday Recovery Clinic:Repeats weekly. For athletesin all sports. Recover betweengames to prevent injury:Stretching, ice baths, NormaTecmassage, Marc Pro e-stim,

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2nd Annual Long IslandCRPS/RSDAwarenessWalkEisenhower Park, East Meadow.Walk to raise awareness and

funding to find a cure for Reflex SympatheticDystrophy Syndrome (RSDS), a disabling neurologicdisorder. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Fees foradults, children, and virtual walkers. Go to rsds.org/event/2nd-annual-long-island-crpsrsd-awareness-walk, or call Samantha Anderson, 508-942-2141.

09WEDNESDAY

Women’sWellnessAsk the Experts:Women’s Cancers

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $20. Register with a friendand receive $5 off each with promo code KIWH.For more info and to register, call 885-850-KIWH(5494), northwell.edu/kiwh. Presented by the KatzInstitute for Women’s Health/Northwell Health.

27LI Marriott, Uniondale101 James Doolittle Blvd.

FREE, 9:15 a.m. – 4 p.m. Reservations Required.Call 1-866-WINTHROP.

Fall PreventionAwareness Day

THURSDAY

28 NYU Winthrop Wellness Pavilion1300 Franklin Ave., Garden CitySuite ML-5

5th Annual Heart & SoulSymposium: Head,Shoulders, Knees & ToesCaptain Bill’s Restaurant,Bay Shore. 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Hosted by Good Samaritan Hospital. KeynoteSpeaker: Marty Lyons, former New York Jetsfootball player and Jets radio color commentator.Workshop topics: Stroke Health, Shoulder Pain, Hip& Knee, and Foot Care. FREE admission. Registrationrequired. Call 631-376-4444 for details.

16WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Diabetes ManagementSymposium21 Get answers to your questions.St. Charles Hospital,Port Jefferson

9am-2pm, FREE (Includes lunch) RSVP: Call(631) 474-6797 or stcharles.org/diabetesevent

WEDNESDAY

Parkinson’s DiseaseSupport Group

FREE. Time: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Call to register,516-325-7000, or visit: feinsteininsitute.org.This group is open to anyone with Parkinson’s disease,as well as family, friends, and caregivers.

20 Feinstein Institute for MedicalResearch/Northwell Health350 Community Dr., Manhasset.

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