Member May 2025: Running Medicine: Challenging Case Conference (On Demand)-Session Recording

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In a recent session for the "Member of May" series focused on running medicine, several key topics were discussed, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary care for athletes, particularly runners, dealing with various health issues. Dr. Sarah Reiser, working at the University of Virginia Runners Clinic, highlighted the necessity of collaboration among medical professionals, including physical therapists and sports dietitians, to provide holistic care.<br /><br />Dr. Reiser was joined by Dr. Kate Mehevick-Edwards, a physical therapist with a background in running medicine, and Kelsey Pontius, a sports dietitian. They discussed a 17-year-old female cross-country runner with groin pain, diagnosed with a femoral neck stress fracture. Key factors in managing her care included understanding her stress levels, dietary habits, and ensuring effective communication between her medical team, including addressing any underlying issues like low energy availability that could impact her healing and long-term health.<br /><br />Kate emphasized a detailed subjective evaluation in her approach, focusing not just on physical health but also on the athlete’s mental and emotional well-being. She highlighted the importance of understanding the athlete’s lifestyle and training schedule. Kelsey added insights on the nutritional aspects, examining the energy availability and potential deficits that could affect recovery.<br /><br />In a second case regarding a 52-year-old male with knee osteoarthritis, discussions included orthotics, shoe types, and the importance of customizing care to enable continued participation in activities while managing symptoms.<br /><br />Overall, the session underscored the value of an interdisciplinary approach in sports medicine, stressing comprehensive patient evaluations, nutrition, biomechanics, and mental health in optimizing athlete care and performance.

Keywords

interdisciplinary care

running medicine

athletes health

holistic care

stress fracture

energy availability

sports dietitian

physical therapy

knee osteoarthritis

biomechanics

mental health