Episode #3 of “Life in Practice: Beyond the Whistle: A Sports Med Perspective on Youth Athletics. In this episode, I interview Dr. Shawn Hsieh about being a sideline parent/doctor, common sports injuries, and how to best counsel parents about sport risks and benefits, especially with the wave of early sports specialization in our kids and teens. 

This episode features Dr. Tate Higgins, an emergency medicine physician at Kaiser Santa Rosa, who shares his unique journey from a river and mountain guide to a wilderness medicine expert. Dr. Higgins discusses the importance of preparation, prevention, and improvisation in wilderness medicine, recounting a critical rescue operation at Everest Base Camp. He offers advice on essential supplies and training for backcountry excursions and underscores the importance of having a communication plan.