Science AMA Series: I’m Katie Rizzone, an assistant professor of
Orthopaedics and non-operative sports medicine physician at the
University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. AMA!
Abstract
Hi Reddit! I’m Katie Rizzone and I’m a primary care sports medicine
physician at the University of Rochester Medical Center. I specialize in
musculoskeletal ailments including strains, sprains, tendonitis,
fractures, sports concussions, and arthritis, as well as medical
problems unique to the female athlete, and runners. As a lifelong
athlete, with two young sons who are just getting into sports, I am very
passionate about sports safety. One area I’m particularly concerned
about is school-age athletes overtraining and specializing in one sport
all year long, rather than resting in the off-season. My research looks
at what this may be doing to their bodies not just during their
competitive years, but in the long term. I’m also working to expand our
understanding of who is most at risk from specialization and
overtraining – Girls? Boys? Athletes in a particular sport? And I’m
looking at the ages of athletes when these injuries start to occur. With
that information, we can establish better sports safety guidelines for
young athletes. The goal is to help young athletes continue to enjoy
sports, and be able to maintain their physical health well into the
future. Good morning! I’m here to answer your questions, ask me
anything!**