6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine presents the people and stories behind sports medicine at UCSF and our community of learners. Hosted by the UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Medicine, Division of Sports Medicine faculty: Dr. Nirav Pandya, MD, Dr. Brian Feeley, MD, and Dr. Drew Lansdown, MD.

Episodes

Breaking Down The Science of Shoulder Instability and the "Remplissage"

July 22, 2024 • 21 mins
Do you have questions about shoulder instability? What is a remplissage? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Nirav Pandya analyze the American Journal of Sports Medicine article, "Arthroscopic Bankart Repair With Remplissage in Anterior Shoulder Instability Results in Fewer Redislocations Than Bankart Repair Alone at Medium-term Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial"
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The 2024 Summer Olympics: A Sports Medicine Preview

July 16, 2024 • 18 mins
As the greatest athletes in the world descend on Paris, France, for the Summer games, there are a multitude of Sports Medicine considerations. Join orthopedic surgeons Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Drew Lansdown as they break down Olympic sports care in this weeks episode of 6 to 8 Weeks!
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Early Sports Specialization: It's Hurting Youth Athletes

July 11, 2024 • 24 mins
With youth sports culture increasingly dominated by private pay to play entities, children are specializing in a single sport at younger and younger ages. Listen to our podcast to learn about the negative impacts of early sport specialization including injury risk, burnout, poor performance, and participation disparities.
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Hearing from The Fellows in Fellowship – 2024

July 6, 2024 • 22 mins
Few things offer better insight and validation than testimony from the next generation you're helping to learn, grow and craft the future of your profession. All that and more is included in this in-depth interview with our Fellows about their Fellowship experience inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.
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Patellas and Hamstrings and Quads, Oh My! Which ACL Graft is Best for You?

July 5, 2024 • 24 mins
Human tissue is amazing. To think that a section of it can be harvested - whether it be your own or from another source, to change the future movement that will propel your body, career choices and life, makes the mind reel. It's time to learn what three orthopedic surgerons think about the various types of ACL grafts that can be made (patellar, hamstring and quadricep) to impact patients of all kinds inside this episode of The 6 t...
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OCD Lesions – Lessons from 3 Surgeons

July 5, 2024 • 15 mins
OCD Lesions are unique injuries to both cartilage and bone and not only occur in adults, but also often occur in the bodies of today's youth. It's time to find out more from a series of answers, details and lightbulb-conjuring lessons from 3 orthopedic surgeons inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.
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Emily Oster – A Discussion on Running, Statistics, and Unseen Labor in the Workforce

July 5, 2024 • 27 mins
Running, economics and crafting a valuable homefront are all incredibly detailed efforts. Many of us try to make great strides within these efforts, but few do it with the skill, detail and reverence that Author, Doctor and Professor Emily Oster does. It's time to see what she can share with three orthopedic surgeons inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast.
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When the Shoulder Fails: Understanding Labral Tears and Sports Recovery

July 5, 2024 • 17 mins
While many people are familiar with meniscus injuries and ACL tears, when they hear they've injured their labrum - the question marks pop up a'plenty. What exactly is going on with this injury and what can three orthopedic surgeons tell us about it? That and the process of recovery after this injury are the focus of this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast
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Are There Too Many Pitching Injuries in Major League Baseball Right Now?

July 4, 2024 • 19 mins
It used to be that pitchers in Major League Baseball (MLB) not only pitched for many if not all innings in a game - but for far longer periods of time when it comes to career length. What's happened recently? There is apparently a trend where MLB pitchers are injuring and reinjuring themselves far-more regularly. Three orthopedic surgeons dig in deep to uncover what's generating larger and larger disabled lists inside this episode ...
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Pulling Back The Curtain: How Surgeons Prepare for Your Visit & Surgery

July 4, 2024 • 25 mins
Surgery can be tremendously stressful - unless you are familiar with what happens before you get there. There's finally a compiled listing of events, planning and detail that helps you to undersetand more of what goes into the innerworkings of your surgery - thanks to the this program. It's time to learn what three orthopedic surgeons do to prepare for your first visit and surgery inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast
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Chris Ballard: Exploring the World of Sports Journalism with a Plunge Into Cold Water Swimming

July 4, 2024 • 23 mins
The dreaded Cold Ice Plunge only lasts for a few minutes, but - what happens to the human body, and mind - when it comes to elongated stays inside of icy-cold water? Veteran Sports Journalist Chris Ballard visits us to share details about ice swimming, the state of sports journalism and more inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast
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Is Your Blood The Fountain of Youth?

July 4, 2024 • 19 mins
Athletes, both professional and every-day, are playing far-longer than they have in recent decades. The hope to find something special to extend performance but also general satisfaction from participation in sports is real. It's time to talk with a man that has done extensive research into a variety of internal aspects concerning logevity in sports inside this episode of The 6 to 8 Weeks Podcast
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Pablo Torre Shares Perspective On Sports Journalism and More

July 3, 2024 • 24 mins
Learn all about Pablo Torre's journey in sports journalism / media and some insight into his story from several years ago about Stephen Curry's ankles.
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NBA Off-Season: Breaking Down the Health of Potential Options for the Warriors

June 29, 2024 • 22 mins
The NBA Off-Season is in full swing and there is a lot of chatter about new (and old!) players who may play for the Warriors next season. One of the concerns, particularly for an older team, is the health of possible new signings. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down potential players for the Warriors and their injury history including Paul George, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Jimmy Butler, and more in our latest podcast.
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NBA Finals Preview: How Will Injuries and Age Impact The Series?

June 4, 2024 • 19 mins
With the NBA Finals starting this week how will injuries impact the series? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down how calf injuries, concussions, load management, and ankle injuries may impact the Dallas / Boston series.
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Nick Colyvas and Meniscus Repairs

January 27, 2024 • 23 mins

The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

— Connect with Dr. Nick Colyvas: On X — On the Web — On LinkedIn
— What is a Meniscus Tear? https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/torn-meniscus/symptoms-causes/syc-20354818
— What is BMI? https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
— What is MCL Pie Crusting? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8778637/
— What is Circumferential ...

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Everything You Want to Know About Biking

January 10, 2024 • 23 mins

Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

-- Connect with Dr. David Ferguson: https://www.instagram.com/dr_dferguson

-- Learn All About The History of The Bicycle: https://www.history.com/news/bicycle-history-invention

-- Take a Minute to Learn About German Bicycle Vocabulary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXioUzBFV7o

-- Learn More About The History of Mountain Biking: https://www.dynamiccyclingadventures.com/a-...

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Unlocking Weight Management: Insights from Dr. Diana Thiara, MD

January 5, 2024 • 26 mins

The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

-- Learn All About The UCSF Weight Management Program: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/clinics/weight-management-program

-- what is the Origin of the Word Diet? https://www.etymonline.com/word/diet

-- What is a Diet? https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/what-diet-nutrition

-- What is Fasting? https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/intermittent-fasting...

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Preparing for Ski Season: How Can You Avoid Injury?

December 11, 2023 • 22 mins

The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast:

-- What is Skiing? https://www.adventurenation.com/activity/skiing

-- What is Snowboarding? https://www.rookieroad.com/snowboarding/what-is/

-- UCSF's Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation: https://ptrehab.ucsf.edu/ucsf-department-physical-therapy-and-rehabilitation-science

-- Connect with Danny Keller, PT, DPT, OCS: https://www.ucsfhealth.org/providers/daniel-...

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How to Excel In Your Residency Interview

November 21, 2023 • 24 mins

The Detailed Shownotes for This Episode of The 6-8 Weeks Podcast: -- Choosing Where to Apply for Residency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDJfYbr1l1w What Program Directors are Looking for from Residency Candidates with Jai Iyengar, MD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_o-DQVK4-TU -- Screening Process: -- In-Person/Zoom Interview: -- Detailed Facts About All of the Steps of the Residency Interview Process... -- Great Real-Life Sto...

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