What Elite Athletes Know About Injury, Recovery and Staying in the Game

What can elite athletes teach us about performance, injury and recovery? In this episode, Dr. Eve Glazier speaks with Kristofer Jones, MD, orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at UCLA Health, head team physician and director of orthopedic surgery for the Los Angeles Lakers, and head team physician for UCLA Athletics. From the sidelines of professional sports to the clinic, he shares how to recognize early signs of injury, recover more effectively, and build the strength, movement, and resilience that support long-term performance and return to activity. 🎧 Tune in here. Podcast Credits UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier Host Dr. Eve Glazier Executive Producers Annie Krasnow Michael Burke Producers Niki Miller Jessica Alabastro Creative Producer Kanza Shaheen Social Media and Communications Bonnie Kim Technical Directors Adrian Cardoso Andrew Stocks Editor Tony Sweet Recorded at Canella Media Special Thanks To our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day. Produced by UCLA Health Communications & Marketing For More Information Visit: ⁠https://www.uclahealth.org/medicallyspeaking Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.