AOSSM 2023 Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-STOP Sports Injuries Program History and Current Status

STOP Sports Injuries Program History and Current Status

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Video Summary

In this video, the American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM) presents the STOP Program (Sports Trauma and Overuse Prevention) to address the increasing number of youth sports injuries. The video highlights that overuse injuries account for half of all sports injuries in middle and high school, with immature bones, insufficient rest, poor training, and parental pressure being contributing factors. The STOP Program, initiated in 2010, focuses on injury reduction, emphasizing the importance of playing safe and without overuse. AOSSM and the National Council of Youth Sports (NCYS) have collaborated to manage and grow the program, aiming to create a culture of safety in youth sports. The NCYS's mission aligns with this goal and aids in improving the health and outcomes of young athletes. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to support the STOP program and keep children out of the operating room and on the playing field. No specific credits were mentioned.

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James Andrews, MD

Keywords

American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine

STOP Program

youth sports injuries

overuse injuries

injury reduction