Even before Lindsey Vonn’s injury at the Olympics, people were questioning whether it was appropriate to compete with a torn ACL. Our department’s Dr. Samantha Tayne spoke about the considerations of elite athletes and returning to play with UNC Health Talk.
Elite athletes sometimes compete through serious injuries, like Lindsey Vonn skiing with a torn ACL, because the stakes, support and physical conditioning are on another level. But for most of us, pushing through pain the same way can backfire. Dr. Samantha Tayne explains how everyday athletes can decide when it’s okay to push a little and when to rest to avoid worse injuries later, with smart strengthening, stretching and medical guidance.
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