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Sports Medicine Surgeons on the Cutting Edge
Article courtesy of Grove Potter, University at Buffalo BUFFALO, N.Y. — A team of University at Buffalo medical doctors has published a study that challenges a surgical practice used for decades during arthroscopic knee surgery. When treating meniscal tears — one of...
Top 5 Strength Exercises for the Female Body
Many women shy away from strength training because they want to avoid developing large, bulky muscles. But that’s a common misconception that can cost women access to a key component of overall health and fitness. Strength training is ideal for increasing muscle...
Osteoporosis in Men
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones become thin and brittle, resulting in painful fractures. But osteoporosis is often incorrectly viewed as a “woman’s disease.” While it’s true that a man’s average bone density is higher than a woman’s and that women are...
Concussion Guidelines Adopted at International Level
Article courtesy of the University at Buffalo Research that shows activity aids recovery for concussion patients has been adopted by experts in the field. Guidelines Include Research by Leddy, Willer New guidelines published this month in the British Journal of Sports...
Top 5 Strength Exercises for the Male Body
Building strength doesn’t require a long workout, expensive weights, or fancy equipment. The only things you need to build strength are a bit of time — and your own body. June is Men’s Health Month, and we’re presenting a look at our top five body-weight strength...
Dr. Tim Gabbett Presents at Sixteenth Wilson Lecture
Buffalo NY – On Thursday, May 25th, Tim Gabbett, PhD completed his European-American lecture tour in Buffalo. Dr. Gabbett is the 16th guest lecturer to present to the University at Buffalo’s Department of Orthopaedics for the Ralph & Mary Wilson Gift Lecture...
Tips for Safe Summertime Activities
Summer will be here before we know it. With the warmer weather comes more time outdoors — and more opportunity for injury. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, emergency departments at hospitals across America see an increase of roughly 20...
6 Safe Running Techniques for Beginners
Running is a popular activity because it comes with low start-up costs, meaning that it can be done almost anywhere and with only a pair of shorts, a t-shirt, and a pair of running shoes. But if you’re a beginner hitting the sidewalks for the first time, it’s...
New Advice to Move More After a Concussion
Article courtesy of the New York Times By Gretchen Reynolds When young athletes sustain concussions, they are typically told to rest until all symptoms disappear. That means no physical activity, reading, screen time or friends, and little light exposure, for multiple...
GreenFields Continuing Care Community to Host “Stand Corrected” Event on Lower Back Pain & Treatment Options
The GreenFields Continuing Care Community will host “Stand Corrected,” a presentation and question-and-answer session about lower back pain and surgical and conservative treatment options, in partnership with UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. “Stand Corrected”...
UBMD Ortho Physicians Accepting Patients Downtown at Conventus in May
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has announced that it will open a new location on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) this May. All existing locations will operate as normal; this is simply an additional location. Our new office is on the fourth floor of...
UBMD Ortho Welcomes Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has announced that Heidi Narins Suffoletto, MD, FACEP, is rejoining the practice as an expert in sports injuries and concussion, with a focus on caring for female athletes. Dr. Suffoletto will see patients beginning in...
Better Access to Physicians at UBMD Ortho
UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has expanded clinical space at the Amherst Health Center located at 4949 Harlem Road, enhancing access to orthopaedic care for residents of the northtowns.
2016 CommunityCare Grant Awarded to Mason’s Mission Foundation
A foundation established by a local family hoping to build a playground that can be enjoyed by the abled and disabled alike just took one big step closer to achieving its goal.
Travis Roy: Motivational Speaker, Author, and Activist Inspires Buffalo Physicians
Twenty-one years ago to the day, Maine-born Travis Roy took his first steps onto the ice as a D1 Boston University hockey freshman. He could have never anticipated that just 11 seconds later, his life would be forever changed. On Oct. 20, faculty, staff, and friends...