Episode Details

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 injurymanagement tips, and insights into emerging trends like pickleball-related injuries—along with advice tailored for young female athletes.

http://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/health-yeah-episode-33-inside-sports-medicine/

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.