reason for visits to the doctor with back or knee injuries being the most common complaint. Exercise and playing sports are good, healthy activities but, sometimes, accidents happen and injuries occur. Poor training practices, improper warm-up techniques and the lack of appropriate gear are the most common culprits leading to injury. locations. The topic of the next Health Matters talk on July 13 is "Common Muscle & Sports Injuries." Learn ways to prevent muscle injuries and, if they do occur, know the best way to hasten recov- ery, minimize pain and, hopefully, avoid a trip to the urgent care or emergency room. Michael Salata, MD Maggie Grassell, PT Daniel Zanotti, DO and Tom LaMotte, RN Martin Leland, MD Eva Evans, PT, DPT, MPT Jared Levin, MD Ryan Tessean, PT Robert Corn, MD Hospitals space is limited and reserva- tions are required. To register, call 216.767.8435 Monday through Friday between 9 am and 5 pm or go to UHhospitals. org/HealthMatters. & Sustainable Foods." Farm- to-table has become a pop- ular national movement that encourages people to minimize the distance their food travels before it's eaten by buying food directly from growers. Utilizing locally grown produce helps stimulate job creation by circu- lating more capital throughout the neighboring community. An added benefit to eating sustain- ably is that sustainably-raised food simply tastes better! #UHHealthMatters. |