GMA spotlights the increasing overuse injuries in Little League
In a recent news feature, Good Morning America (GMA) looked into the rising number of overuse injuries occurring to Little League players, particularly in the elbow with a condition aptly named Little League Elbow.Dr. Steven Chudik also has seen the increase in the number of young athletes at his Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Clinic. When it comes to overuse injuries like Little League Elbow, Dr. Chudik agrees with the GMA report and stresses it is preventable. “Kids should have fun playing whatever their sport, but take a break or play several different sports. Participating year-round is placing too much stress on their bodies,” he explained.
To view the GMA segment on overuse injuries in Little League, click here or copy this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0xJs-gsi6Y into your browser.
If you, or your young athlete, are experiencing pain while participating in a sport or activity, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Steven Chudik at the Shoulder, Knee & Sports Medicine Clinic. A Top Doctor in orthopaedics, Dr. Chudik has been treating patients since 2002 throughout the Chicago area—including St. Charles, Palos Hills and Oak Park—as well as patients from coast to coast. He has convenient hours and clinic locations, plus onsite X-ray and MRI imaging capability. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Chudik, call 630-324-0402, or schedule on his website at https://www.stevenchudikmd.com/schedule-online/.