Podcast Tuesday: Overuse Injuries in Athletes [AUDIO]

When kids play sports, they make the same motions again and again, whether it’s swinging a tennis racket or throwing a baseball. As a result, orthopedic surgeon Stephen Brockmeier, MD, often sees overuse injuries, also known as repetitive stress injuries.

But young athletes aren’t the only ones at risk — doctors are also seeing elbow and wrist injuries in professionals who use computers, tablets and smartphones frequently.

Listen to this week’s podcast for tips on:

• Preventing overuse injuries
• Sports conditioning
• Treatment