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Dec 11, 2023

Staying Safe in the Finger Lakes

Living among the 11 gorgeous Finger Lakes brings access to endless fun. But summertime play—from boating and jet-skiing to tubing and swimming—also brings risks and a rise in injuries. Drs. Katherine

Living among the 11 gorgeous Finger Lakes brings access to endless fun. But summertime play—from boating and jet-skiing to tubing and swimming—also brings risks and a rise in injuries.

Drs. Katherine Rizzone and Peter Obourn, UR Medicine board-certified sports medicine physicians, offer tips on how to avoid common lake-related injuries.

Dr. Obourn treats hundreds of lake-related injuries yearly at UR Medicine Orthopaedic Urgent Care in Canandaigua. "Concussions caused by head trauma are the most frequent injury we see," he said.

Boating accidents and extreme water sports are the most common causes. But Orthopaedic Urgent Care also treats many other problems.

"Other common summer and lake-related injuries that we see include hamstring injuries, shoulder dislocations (subluxations), and wrist fractures," said Dr. Obourn.

To prevent common water sports-related injuries, Dr. Rizzone recommends the following:

Here are several key safety tips from Dr. Rizzone that should never be overlooked when enjoying the Finger Lakes.

Of course, most people want to jump right into the fun when they jump into the lake. But an injury ruins the day for everyone. Following these safety tips is like an insurance policy—a small price to pay for summertime bliss.

If you are experiencing an orthopaedic injury and need medical assistance, UR Medicine Orthopaedic Urgent Care in Canandaigua is here for you.

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