AOSSM Youth to the NFL Sports Medicine Course no CME-Musculoskeletal Injuries in Football

Video Transcription

Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the common injuries seen in the NFL and the need to focus on prevention and treatment. They mention the 49ers' reputation for injuries and how it is a common issue throughout the league. The speaker presents data showing that injuries correlate with success in teams and highlights four major injuries: lower extremity strains, ACL tears, shoulder instability, and high ankle sprains. They discuss methods to address these injuries, including gradual increases in practice time and reps, joint practices, and evaluation and prevention programs. The speaker also discusses other injuries with a major impact, such as shoulder instability, high ankle sprains, meniscus and chondral injuries, MCL injury, Achilles ruptures, and various surgeries and rehabilitation methods for each injury. The importance of addressing these injuries is emphasized, as they can have a significant impact on a player's performance and career.

Asset Caption

Presented by Timothy R. McAdams MD

Keywords

NFL injuries

prevention and treatment

49ers reputation

lower extremity strains

ACL tears