It’s an unhappy scene that plays out in nearly every athletic contest you see on TV. A play comes to an end and within seconds, there’s a team of people rushing out to deliver care for an injured athlete. These health care professionals are athletic trainers. Since...
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Sirius XM: Doctor Radio Interview with Dr. Leslie J. Bisson
Dr. Bisson is the June A. and Eugene R. Mindell MD Professor and Chair Department of Orthopaedics at the University of Buffalo, he's the Chair of UBMD Orthopaedics in sports medicine, he's the team physician for both the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Sabres and Team...
Even Surgery Couldn’t Hold Back This Record Breaker
"I strongly advise you to make UBMD Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine your first choice. I could not have set the American record without them. My hip can take whatever I give it with no pain and my range in motion has improved." Born to run Frank Gioia is an admitted...
What is OrthoCare?
For years, UB OrthoCare has been here to care for any broken bones, strains, sprains, concussions and other urgent orthopaedic injuries you may sustain. With three locations across Western New York – Amherst, Niagara Falls and Orchard Park – we make it easy to find...
What it Means to be an Athletic Trainer and Why We’re Essential
The best way to describe any Athletic Trainer is to call them a “Jack of All Trades.” We are not there just to give out Band-Aids, get ice, give out water or fix equipment. Athletic Trainers are professionals whose responsibility is to maintain the health and safety...
Staying Safe While Enjoying Winter Sports
We are in the peak of winter sports season! The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly caused an increase in people participating in winter sports in an effort to get outside and stay socially distant. Some may have even decided to try out a winter sport for the first time....
How to Layer when Exercising in Cold Weather
During the cold temperatures like we see in our frigid Western New York winters, being outside can be challenging. Keeping warm and protecting against the elements can be a balancing act. Being able to properly layer your clothing can help to prevent injuries that can...