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Early Sports Specialization: It's Hurting Youth Athletes

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 11, 2024 06:00 - 24 minutes
With youth sports culture increasingly dominated by private pay to play entities, children are specializing in a single sport at younger and younger ages. Listen to our podcast to learn about the negative impacts of early sport specialization including injury risk, burnout, poor performance, and...

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Hearing from The Fellows in Fellowship – 2024

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 06, 2024 22:00 - 22 minutes
Few things offer better insight and validation than testimony from the next generation you're helping to learn, grow and craft the future of your profession. All that and more is included in this in-depth interview with our Fellows about their Fellowship experience inside this episode of The 6 to...

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Patellas and Hamstrings and Quads, Oh My! Which ACL Graft is Best for You?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 05, 2024 23:00 - 24 minutes
Human tissue is amazing. To think that a section of it can be harvested - whether it be your own or from another source, to change the future movement that will propel your body, career choices and life, makes the mind reel. It's time to learn what three orthopedic surgerons think about the vario...

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OCD Lesions – Lessons from 3 Surgeons

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 05, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes
OCD Lesions are unique injuries to both cartilage and bone and not only occur in adults, but also often occur in the bodies of today's youth. It's time to find out more from a series of answers, details and lightbulb-conjuring lessons from 3 orthopedic surgeons inside this episode of The 6 to 8 W...

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Emily Oster – A Discussion on Running, Statistics, and Unseen Labor in the Workforce

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 05, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes
Running, economics and crafting a valuable homefront are all incredibly detailed efforts. Many of us try to make great strides within these efforts, but few do it with the skill, detail and reverence that Author, Doctor and Professor Emily Oster does. It's time to see what she can share with thre...

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When the Shoulder Fails: Understanding Labral Tears and Sports Recovery

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 05, 2024 02:00 - 17 minutes
While many people are familiar with meniscus injuries and ACL tears, when they hear they've injured their labrum - the question marks pop up a'plenty. What exactly is going on with this injury and what can three orthopedic surgeons tell us about it? That and the process of recovery after this inj...

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Are There Too Many Pitching Injuries in Major League Baseball Right Now?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 04, 2024 22:00 - 19 minutes
It used to be that pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) not only pitched for many if not all innings in a game - but for far longer periods of time when it comes to career length. What's happened recently? There is apparently a trend where MLB pitchers are injuring and reinjuring themselves fa...

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Pulling Back The Curtain: How Surgeons Prepare for Your Visit & Surgery

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 04, 2024 19:00 - 25 minutes
Surgery can be tremendously stressful - unless you are familiar with what happens before you get there. There's finally a compiled listing of events, planning and detail that helps you to undersetand more of what goes into the innerworkings of your surgery - thanks to the this program. It's time...

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Chris Ballard: Exploring the World of Sports Journalism with a Plunge Into Cold Water Swimming

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 04, 2024 15:30 - 23 minutes
The dreaded Cold Ice Plunge only lasts for a few minutes, but - what happens to the human body, and mind - when it comes to elongated stays inside of icy-cold water? Veteran Sports Journalist Chris Ballard visits us to share details about ice swimming, the state of sports journalism and more insi...

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Is Your Blood The Fountain of Youth?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 04, 2024 14:30 - 19 minutes
Athletes, both professional and every-day, are playing far-longer than they have in recent decades. The hope to find something special to extend performance but also general satisfaction from participation in sports is real. It's time to talk with a man that has done extensive research into a var...

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Pablo Torre Shares Perspective On Sports Journalism and More

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - July 03, 2024 13:00 - 24 minutes
Learn all about Pablo Torre's journey in sports journalism / media and some insight into his story from several years ago about Stephen Curry's ankles.

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NBA Off-Season: Breaking Down the Health of Potential Options for the Warriors

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - June 29, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes
The NBA Off-Season is in full swing and there is a lot of chatter about new (and old!) players who may play for the Warriors next season. One of the concerns, particularly for an older team, is the health of possible new signings. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down potential players fo...

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NBA Finals Preview: How Will Injuries and Age Impact The Series?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - June 04, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes
With the NBA Finals starting this week how will injuries impact the series? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down how calf injuries, concussions, load management, and ankle injuries may impact the Dallas / Boston series.

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NBA Injury Updates: What will The Warriors Do?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - May 16, 2024 02:58 - 18 minutes
Injuries for professional basketball players are a very common occurrence. What isn't common, however is having to endure an NBA final season - without a California-based basketball team represented. It's time to find out what three orthopedic surgeons from the San Francisco area think of both of...

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Breaking Down The Western Conf. NBA Injuries Before Playoffs Begin

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - April 04, 2024 03:41 - 19 minutes
When you gather a group of towering men, have them run in close proximity during what is a decidedly competitive professional basketball season - there's going to be wear and tear - and that means INJURIES. It's time to get the most-recent hot take from three orthopedic surgeons about injuries im...

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OCD Lesions – Lessons from 3 Surgeons…

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - March 04, 2024 22:16 - 15 minutes
OCD Lesions are unique injuries to both cartilage and bone and not only occur in adults, but also often occur in the bodies of today's youth. It's time to find out more from a series of answers, details and lightbulb-conjuring lessons from 3 orthopedic surgeons inside this episode of The 6 to 8 W...

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San Francisco’s Road to the Super Bowl: A Sports Medicine Perspective

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - February 06, 2024 01:35 - 26 minutes
The only thing more vital to knowing who wins a Super Bowl, is knowing how the current year's injuries, trends in sports and what three orthopedic surgeons think of this year's match-up. Thankfully, those things and more are included inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast. Connect with ...

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Nick Colyvas and Meniscus Repairs

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - January 27, 2024 13:57 - 23 minutes
The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: — Connect with Dr. Nick Colyvas: On X — On the Web — On LinkedIn — What is a Meniscus Tear? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/torn-meniscus/symptoms-causes/syc-20354818 — What is BMI? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health...

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Everything You Want to Know About Biking

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - January 10, 2024 08:23 - 23 minutes
Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- Connect with Dr. David Ferguson: https://www.instagram.com/dr_dferguson -- Learn All About The History of The Bicycle: https://www.history.com/news/bicycle-history-invention -- Take a Minute to Learn About German Bicycle Vocabul...

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Unlocking Weight Management: Insights from Dr. Diana Thiara, MD

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - January 05, 2024 04:18 - 26 minutes
The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- Learn All About The UCSF Weight Management Program: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/clinics/weight-management-program -- what is the Origin of the Word Diet? https://www.etymonline.com/word/diet -- What is a Diet? https://www.ta...

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Preparing for Ski Season: How Can You Avoid Injury?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - December 11, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes
The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- What is Skiing? https://www.adventurenation.com/activity/skiing -- What is Snowboarding? https://www.rookieroad.com/snowboarding/what-is/ -- UCSF's Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: https://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/uc...

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How to Excel In Your Residency Interview

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - November 21, 2023 06:39 - 24 minutes
The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- Choosing Where to Apply for Residency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDJfYbr1l1w What Program Directors are Looking for from Residency Candidates with Jai Iyengar, MD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o-DQVK4-TU -- Screening ...

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You're Going to Put What WHERE?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - November 08, 2023 01:39 - 20 minutes
The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- Who is Aaron Rodgers? https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/aaron-rodgers-player -- Who is Ian Rappaport? https://www.nfl.com/author/ian-rapoport-09000d5d8280f9d4 -- Who is Shohei Ohtani? https://www.britannica.com/biography/Shohei-...

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You’re Going to Put What WHERE?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - November 07, 2023 05:56 - 20 minutes
Surgeries are a far-more-common thing than they used to be but many of the same fundamental questions from the patients remain the same. Among them, and often leading the way is, "What is it you're going to put in me?" Today, it's time to hear what orthopedic surgeons have to say when they share ...

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Load Management

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - October 31, 2023 07:41 - 16 minutes
Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast: -- What is the NBA? https://psf.app/nba/the-history-of-the-nba -- What is Load Management? https://www.nba.com/news/adam-silver-load-management-bog-news-conference-2023 -- Who are The Golden State Warriors? https://sfgov.org/sfc...

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When are Steroid Injections Safe?

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - October 20, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes
Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- What is Knee Arthritis? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/knee-arthritis#:~:text=What%20is%20knee%20arthritis%3F,to%20smoothly%20bend%20and%20straighten. -- What is Bursitis? https://www.mayoclinic.or...

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Sai Tummala Talks Basketball, Becoming a Doctor & More...

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - October 14, 2023 16:11 - 16 minutes
Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- Who is Sai Tammala: https://uhalumni.org/system/story/qa-with-sai-tummala-m.d. -- Mayo Clinic in Arizona: https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/arizona -- Learn All About India: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ge...

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Sai Tummala Talks Basketball, Becoming a Doctor & More…

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - October 14, 2023 06:33 - 16 minutes
Becoming a star in any level of professional sports is HARD. What happens when you are not only gifted enough to become a professional basketball player, but also - are becoming a DOCTOR at the same time? Sai Tummala, stops into talk to three orthopedic surgeons to talk about high-level basketbal...

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Starting a New Orthopedic Surgery Residency with Jai Iyengar, MD

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - October 02, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes
======= Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- What is the Shoulder? https://www.verywellhealth.com/shoulder-anatomy-2549240 -- What is the Elbow? https://www.ortho.wustl.edu/content/Patient-Care/3151/Services/Shoulder-Elbow/Overview/Elbow-Arthroscopy-Information/The-...

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How to Excel at Being a Sub-Intern

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine - September 14, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes
======= Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- What is a Sub-Intern (Often Called a "Sub-I" in this Program)? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sub-internship -- What is a Graduated Resident? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7500498/ -- What is Orthopedic Res...

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