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6 Steps to Protect Your Older Loved One from a Fall
Posted at: 9/25/2020 5:00 PM
Did you know that 1 in 4 older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for people aged 65+. Falls can result in hip fractures, broken bones, and head injuries. And even falls without a major injury can cause an older adult to become fearful or depressed, making it difficult for them to stay active. If you have an aging parent, grandparent, or neighbor in your life, helping them reduce their risk of falling is a great way to help them stay h
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Getting Pumped up for Gyms to Reopen
Posted at: 9/14/2020 12:00 PM
New York State has given the green light for gyms and fitness center to open. The long-awaited return to a favorite fitness class or gym circuit is a welcome opportunity for many, particularly those who were avid gym goers prior to the shutdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, to avoid injury, SOS cautions not to jump right back to where you were in March. “The most important thing about returning to a workout routine after a break for any reason is to do so smartly and safely,” commen
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Posted at: 9/4/2020 12:00 PM
In observance of Labor Day, all offices will be closed on Monday September 7th, 2020. SOS PLUS Walk-in Acute Orthopedic Injury Care will be open regular hours, 10AM-2PM, on Saturday September 5th and Sunday September 6th. Office is located in DeWitt. Click for more SOS PLUS information
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SOS’ Dr. Timothy Izant Reflects on 20 Years as Chief of Orthopedic Department at Crouse
Posted at: 9/1/2020 12:00 PM
Dr. Izant reflects on his 20 years serving as the Chief of Orthopedics at Crouse Health.
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SOS’ Dr. Timothy Izant Reflects on 20 Years as Chief of Orthopedic Department at Crouse
Posted at: 9/1/2020 12:00 PM
Shaping Central New York’s Orthopedic Landscape When asked how many hip and knee replacements he’s done over the years, Timothy Izant, MD, responds, “Too many to count!” Over the last several decades, Dr. Izant has become one of the top go-to orthopedic surgeons in upstate New York. After serving as the Chief of Orthopedics at Crouse Health for 20 years, Dr. Izant, decided this milestone presented a forward-thinking opportunity: to relinquish the role to actively transition younger surgeons wi