Virtual Didactic- Youth Sports Medicine Review: Sports Specialization & Overuse Injury presented by Emily Kraus, MD-Virtual Didactic- Youth Sports Medicine Review: Sports Specialization & Overuse Injury Led by Emily Kraus, MD

Virtual Didactic- Youth Sports Medicine Review: Sports Specialization & Overuse Injury Led by Emily Kraus, MD

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Emily Krauss discusses various types of overuse injuries in pediatric athletes. She covers topics such as Little League shoulder, gymnast wrist, Osgood-Schlatter syndrome, and more. Dr. Krauss emphasizes the importance of preventing overuse injuries, including the need to delay specialization in a single sport as long as possible. She also provides recommendations for injury prevention, such as limiting training hours and ensuring adequate rest and recovery time. Dr. Krauss emphasizes the need for personalized care and individual assessment, as children are not miniature adults and their needs and risks differ. She also highlights the importance of educating coaches and parents about injury prevention strategies. Overall, Dr. Krauss provides valuable insights into identifying, treating, and preventing overuse injuries in pediatric athletes.

Keywords

overuse injuries

pediatric athletes

Little League shoulder

gymnast wrist

Osgood-Schlatter syndrome

preventing overuse injuries

delaying specialization

injury prevention

personalized care

educating coaches and parents