In this episode, Ryan Steeves and Emma Miskew discuss the importance of injury prevention in sports with physiotherapist Paul Colebrook. They discuss the significance of assessments, the multidisciplinary approach to injury management, and the evolving strategies for recovery. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by young athletes, the impact of asymmetries in sports, and the necessity of tailored strength programs. They also touch on the trends in youth sports injuries and the benefits of multi-sport participation.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Injury Prevention

01:25 The Role of Physiotherapy in Injury Prevention

03:54 Multidisciplinary Approach at Auto Orthopedic Center

06:19 Managing Youth Sports Injuries

08:54 Evolving Approaches to Injury Recovery

11:10 Addressing Asymmetries in Sports

13:42 Trends in Youth Sports Injuries

16:21 Youth Athlete Screening and Assessment

20:32 Injury Trends in Contact Sports

23:15 Preventing Injuries in Contact Sports

24:56 Passion for Sports and Athlete Treatment

25:40 Multi-Sport vs. Single-Sport Athletes