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Children use their imagination to help build playground of their dreams
11/10/2004
With crayons and markers in hand, children from the Anacostia neighborhood in Washington, DC will spend Wednesday afternoon, November 10, at Green Elementary School, designing the playground of their dreams—a place where children with and without disabilities can play together safely. ...
Orthopaedic surgeons offer Halloween tips to keep your child’s skeleton safe
10/29/2004
To reduce the risk of children’s injuries this Halloween, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) is urging parents to be aware of the potential safety hazards during the customary trick or treat excursions. ...
Taking the Aches Out of Traveling. Orthopaedic surgeons provide luggage lifting and carrying recommendations
10/20/2004
Everyone travels – whether it is around the world, cross-country or to a neighboring town – and loading the suitcase with everything one might need seems to be the norm. ...
Orthopaedic Surgeons Urge Americans: Take Steps to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Osteoporosis
10/15/2004
Osteoporosis is a condition of decreased bone mass that results in bones becoming weaker and more likely to fracture. According to a report issued today by the US Surgeon General, osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 44 million Americans. ...
Don’t Let Fall and Winter Outdoor Chores Wreak Havoc on Your Health. Orthopaedic surgeons provide tips for fall into winter
10/14/2004
Cleaning up piles of leaves and heaps of snow can cause more pain than just a headache. While these seasonal activities may seem mundane, they can be dangerous. ...
Striving to Improve Quality of Life: The Bone And Joint Decade.
Orthopaedic surgeons encourage awareness of musculoskeletal conditions, maximizing personal health potential
10/14/2004
Did you know that hip fractures kill more women each year than breast cancer, and that arthritis impairs and restricts individuals’ quality of life more than heart disease, cancer or diabetes? As these alarming statistics attest, there is continued need to promote the prevention of and research devoted to musculoskeletal conditions - the most common causes of severe long-term pain and physical disability - worldwide. ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Executive Sandra R. Gordon Named ‘PR Professional of the Year’ at PR News’ Awards Ceremony
10/06/2004
PR News awarded Sandra R. Gordon, director of public education and media relations for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), the PR Professional of the Year honor at its annual awards luncheon in New York City. ...
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Names Robert H. Haralson, III, MD, MBA, Executive Director of Medical Affairs
09/28/2004
Robert H. Haralson, III, MD, MBA, 66, has been appointed the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons’ Executive Director of Medical Affairs by Chief Executive Officer, Karen Hackett, FACHE, CAE....
Avoid Falling into Autumn. Orthopaedic surgeons provide ladder safety tips to prevent fall fix-up accidents
09/28/2004
As season’s change, and summer turns into fall, so begins the preparation for winter. This is the time of year when everyone starts thinking about preparing the house and yard for the cold season. From washing and installing the storm windows to cutting branches on trees or cleaning the gutters, one of the first tools that homeowners reach for is a ladder....
Evite las caídas en el otoño. Academia de Cirujanos Ortopédicos ofrece consejos de seguridad con las escaleras para evitar accidentes debido a reparaciones durante el otoño.
09/28/2004
A medida que cambian las estaciones y el verano cede el paso al otoño, se inician las preparaciones para el invierno. Es la época del año en que todos comienzan a pensar en preparar la casa y el patio para la temporada de frío....
AAOS and PBATS Hit a Homerun in the Fight Against Obesity
09/22/2004
With recent government studies reporting that 15 percent of today’s youth are overweight, and with nearly 50% of Americans of all ages not getting the necessary amount of physical activity, two important partners from the baseball medical community joined together today in an effort to combat childhood obesity....
Back-to-School Back Problems. Orthopaedic surgeons urge sensibility when wearing backpacks.
08/31/2004
Today, the “back” in back-to-school should refer to back problems. Studies have shown that incidence of back problems in school-aged children is high....
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