HEALTH Yeah! Ep33: Inside Sports Medicine: Expert Insights for Active Living

00:00 Opening and Introductions1:38 The importance of sports medicine2:30 The difference between sports medicine and orthopedics3:22 What are some of the more common sports injuries?4:55 Do sports injuries and injury prevention differ by age?9:09 What should I do when I have a sprained ankle?10:35 Causes and treatment for shin splints11:59 Tennis elbow v. golfer's elbow13:28 Youth sports injuries15:12 Non-operative solutions for youth sports injuries17:25 What sports or activities cause the most injuries?17:58 Do we see a spike in sports injuries around the new year?18:37 Are sports injuries more prevalent among women?20:32 Pickleball injuries22:07 Do we see a spike in sports injuries over the summer?22:48 Advice for young female athletes24:30 Our team of female sports medicine professionals at Stony Brook Medicine25:07 Runner's knee26:44 Hip pain27:40 When is it time to visit a sports medicine provider?28:27 Closing RemarksThis episode explores the vital role of sports medicine, breaking down how it differs from orthopedics and highlighting common injuries such as sprains, shin splints, and overuse conditions like tennis elbow and runner’s knee. Experts from Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates cover how injury risks and prevention strategies vary by age, gender, and seasonal activity, with a special focus on youth athletes and non-surgical treatment options. Experts also provide practical guidance on when to seek care, everyday injurymanagement tips, and insights into emerging trends like pickleball-related injuries—along with advice tailored for young female athletes.Experts in the studio:Timothy BrownChief Communications and Marketing Officer, Stony Brook MedicineStuart Cherney, MDChief, Sports Medicine, Stony Brook Orthopaedic AssociatesBrian Cruickshank, MDSports Medicine Physician, Stony Brook Orthopaedic AssociatesKristin Hopkins, MDDirector, Women's Sports Medicine Center, Sports Medicine Physician, Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates*DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.*Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with HEALTH Yeah! logo.