Older Athletes: Different Medical Needs Among Masters

Host: Bruce Japsen Guest: Vonda Wright, MD As baby boomers age, they develop different medical needs. For our super-active older athletes, commonly known as Masters, the needs can be that much different. Dr. Vonda Wright, director of the Performance and Research Initiative for Masters Athletes at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, tells host Bruce Japsen how doctors can benefit by understanding the distinctive medical needs of older athletes.