Sports Medicine for Every Body

Catherine O'Neal, MD, chief academic officer at FMOL Health, joins host Jarrett in this episode of Straight from the Source, filmed on location at LSU's sports podcast studio. Dr. O'Neal talks about sports medicine for everyone, from elite athletes to everyday active adults and shares how FMOL Health is expanding access. Dr. O'Neal explains how sports medicine bridges prevention, performance and recovery for people of all ages and activity levels.   You'll hear why sports medicine isn't just about treating injuries, but about creating a pathway for active, healthy living. Dr. O'Neal also discusses the progress being made toward a future hub for integrated care, performance and research and how this model benefits everyone, from student athletes to older adults looking to stay active.  Whether you're an athlete, a weekend warrior or just looking to maintain mobility and wellness, this conversation offers practical insights, inspiration and a behind-the-scenes look at sports medicine, Straight from the Source.  Key Moments  What Sports Medicine Really Means - 1:53 Primary Care Meets Orthopedics: A Team Approach - 2:09 Making Sports Medicine Accessible Across the Community - 3:19 Traction and Youth Programs: Building Healthy Habits Early - 10:49 BROC Collaboration: Seamless Injury Care and Prevention - 15:49 The Future of Sports Medicine in Baton Rouge - 23:07 Why Sports Medicine Matters for Everyday Life - 23:28 Learn more about FMOL Health | Our Lady of the Lake and LSU's Championship Health Partnership: https://www.fmolhs.org/lsu-championship-health-partners   Learn more about sports medicine services across our health system: https://www.fmolhs.org/services/sports-medicine   Books mentioned in this episode:  The Sports Gene by David Epstein Range by David Epstein  Read more on The Source: https://thesource.fmolhealth.org/live-well/physical-activity-fitness/sports-medicine-podcast/   Straight from the Source is a podcast from FMOL Health. Have an idea for a future episode or topic? Leave a comment or email us at [email protected]