Introduction to Sports Injuries

The episode dives into the various aspects of sports injuries, starting with an emphasis on understanding the specific history and training backgrounds of athletes. For distance runners, it highlights the risks of stress injuries, particularly when training volume increases significantly, such as going from 20 to 40 miles per week. Such cases can indicate serious conditions like hip stress fractures, especially if pain leads to limping or a cessation of running activities. The discussion stresses the importance of obtaining a comprehensive patient history focused on mileage, previous injuries, and specific symptoms to assess the risk of injuries.