Why are young athletes—who seem strong, flexible, and full of energy—more prone to injuries, especially during growth spurts? In this episode with Dr. Ravin Patel, double board certified family medicine and sports medicine with Premier Orthopaedic Associates, we dive into the biomechanics and psychology behind youth sports injuries. Learn why rapid bone growth outpaces tendon and ligament development, creating a temporary mismatch that can lead to overuse injuries like Osgood-Schlatter’s disease and Sever’s disease. We also explore:

🔹 The impact of muscle tightness and decreased coordination 🔹 Why the lower extremities (hips, knees, calves, ankles) are most affected 🔹 The role of emotional and psychological stress in injury risk 🔹 Early warning signs and how to detect movement compensations 🔹 Tips for injury prevention and better performance

Whether you're a parent, coach, or young athlete, this episode offers essential insights to help reduce injuries and build resilient, high-performing bodies.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Eddie Wu, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained Adult Total Joint Reconstruction. In this episode, Dr. Wu dives into hip and knee replacements while explaining his experience in the field.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Mohamed F. Albana, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained Total Joint Reconstruction . In this episode, Dr. Albana explains the benefits of robotic total joint replacement and his approach to treating arthritis.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Rahul V. Shah, a Board Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Spine Surgery. In this episode, Dr. Shah helps you understand common back issues and the importance of spine health.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Andrew J Mostello, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Mostello dives deep into rotator cuffs and how they play a roll in everyday activities.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Peter Sarkos, a Board Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Hand Wrist and Microvascular Surgery as well as Emily Morales, an Occupational Therapy Doctor. In this episode, our guests explore questions you might have about orthopedic hand surgery and the therapy that follows.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Andrew J Mostello, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Mostello dives deep into meniscal tears.

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Our host Debra is accompanied by Dr. Fred McAlpin, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine. In this episode, Dr. McAlpin talks all things Orthopedic Sports Medicine.

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