Episode 54: Elite Athlete Or Weekend Warrior?

On February 7, 2021, our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie was joined by Christopher C. Dodson, MD for a discussion on the most common sports injuries in amateur athletes and non-professional competitive athletes.

Dr. Dodson is a board-certified Sports Medicine surgeon at Rothman Orthopaedics and an Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. He serves as Head Team Physician for the Philadelphia 76ers and is Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Philadelphia Eagles.

​Your Real Champion: Give & Go

​Each week we highlight the #RealChampions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. For this week, Your Real Champions were Andre Wright and Caleb Jones, the founders of Give and Go Athletics!

Two men who grew up in North Philadelphia met with success because they had positive role models. Now they return to the same neighborhood and are walking in the footsteps of their mentors. With sports as the entry point, they’re providing structure and love to kids who are brimming with potential but often lack access to opportunity.​