Overhead Athlete Member Community Session: Overhead Lifting Injuries (1.25 CME) (enduring)-Overhead Athlete Member Community Session: Overhead Lifting Injuries (1.25 CME) (enduring)

Overhead Athlete Member Community Session: Overhead Lifting Injuries (1.25 CME) (enduring)

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Video Summary

Dr. Mead addresses common injuries in overhead weightlifting athletes, covering topics such as shoulder injuries, nerve palsy, and osteolysis, with a focus on diagnosis and treatment. Prevention strategies are emphasized, including the significance of proper technique and load management. The video discusses the impact of strength sports on shoulder instability, return-to-sport considerations post-injury, and management of specific injuries like dislocations. It also reviews tendon injuries in athletes, emphasizing gradual progression and technique importance for injury prevention. Additionally, the risk of osteoarthritis in athletes and the need for more research are highlighted. Injury prevention in pickleball, coaching certifications, and safe training practices in CrossFit gyms are also touched upon. The content provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals and athletes on managing and preventing upper extremity injuries in weightlifting and strength sports.

Keywords

overhead weightlifting

athletes

shoulder injuries

nerve palsy

osteolysis

diagnosis

treatment

prevention strategies

technique

load management

strength sports