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The Best Way To Protect Athletes From Overuse Injuries
August 24, 2025 - RHJ Producer
Originally published on Radio Health Journal on August 24, 2025.
Many young athletes are focusing on a single sport year-round, but new research shows this can lead to longer recovery times, higher re-injury rates, and more serious injuries. Our expert explains how this impacts the athletes’ careers later in life and recommends a protocol that will reduce overuse injuries.
Program #: 25-34 Segment Type: Feature Stories Guests: Nathan Fitton Institutions & Organizations: College of Osteopathic Medicine Host: Greg Johnson Producers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah