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

00:00 Opening and Introductions 1:38 The importance of sports medicine 2:30 The difference between sports medicine and orthopedics 3:22 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 splints 11:59 Tennis elbow v. golfer's elbow 13:28 Youth sports injuries 15:12 Non-operative solutions for youth sports injuries 17:25 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 injuries 22:07 Do we see a spike in sports injuries over the summer? 22:48 Advice for young female athletes 24:30 Our team of female sports medicine professionals at Stony Brook Medicine 25:07 Runner's knee 26:44 Hip pain 27:40 When is it time to visit a sports medicine provider? 28:27 Closing Remarks This 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 injury management tips, and insights into emerging trends like pickleball-related injuries—along with advice tailored for young female athletes. Experts in the studio: Timothy Brown Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Stony Brook Medicine Stuart Cherney, MD Chief, Sports Medicine, Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates Brian Cruickshank, MD Sports Medicine Physician, Stony Brook Orthopaedic Associates Kristin Hopkins, MD Director, 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. *Transcript and more information: