SHARC Doc Talk: Screening Young Athletes Before Injuries Happen

Most youth sports injuries don’t happen out of nowhere. They build up from movement problems, strength imbalances, and mobility limits that nobody caught early. In this episode, we break down why screening young athletes before the injury happens is one of the smartest things parents, coaches, and athletes can do.We cover:What an athlete screening looks like and what it’s checking forThe red flags that often get missed, like poor landing mechanics, limited mobility, and side-to-side imbalancesWhy growth spurts and year-round single-sport training raise injury riskHow screening can help athletes stay on the field and perform betterWhen it’s time to get a young athlete evaluatedWhether you’re a parent, coach, or athlete, you’ll leave with a clearer picture of why screening matters and how to get started.Subscribe to SHARC Doc Talk so you don’t miss an episode, and share this one with a coach or sports parent who needs to hear it.