Limiting sports injuries in kids

The Arthritis Foundation, Upstate New York Chapter, is offering a workshop for coaches, parents and recreation staff, "Limiting Childhood Sports Injuries" on Wednesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at Total Sports Experience, 880 Elmgrove Road. The speaker is Tony Oliveri, MS, PT, OCS, Licensed Physical Therapist; Board Certified in Orthopedic Physical Therapy; Member, United States Olympic Committee, National Rehabilitation Network. The workshop is funded, in part, by Preferred Care.

Recent research has indicated that injuries sustained in childhood and adolescence may result in osteoarthritis later in life. This workshop provides information on injury prevention through proper stretching, warm-ups and other sport safety techniques.

Cost is $5. Reservations may be made by calling Joanne Insull, Program Director at (585) 264-1480.