Courtney Duckworth, MD and Jeffrey Lo, MD

Preparing Pediatric Sports Medicine Professionals

Courtney Duckworth, MD and Jeffrey Lo, MD

Episode 32

In this episode of Healthy Youth Sports, Dr. Courtney Duckworth and Dr. Jeffrey Lo join host Eric Utterback to discuss the vital role of preparing the next generation of pediatric sports medicine professionals.

Dr. Duckworth, a resident physician at Boston Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Lo, a sports medicine physician with a background in pediatric rheumatology, share their expertise on navigating medical training and residency programs to pursue a fellowship in sports medicine.

They dive into the importance of early exposure to youth sports, the interdisciplinary approach to care, and the unique challenges of treating young athletes. With insights on mentorship, injury prevention, and future trends in the field, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring pediatric sports medicine professionals. Tune in for an engaging discussion on shaping the future of youth sports healthcare.

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This session explores the physiology of hydration through an integrated lens—examining how carbohydrate, sodium, flavor, and fluid interact to influence intake, absorption, retention, and performance. We’ll review current research on fluid balance, osmotic drivers, and palatability, highlighting mechanisms that underpin voluntary intake and thermoregulation. Attendees will gain insight into individualized strategies, including sweat profiling and timing approaches, to optimize euhydration and mitigate performance decrements associated with >2% body-mass loss. Practical applications will be linked to laboratory- and field-based research, ensuring translation from bench to field. This pre-conference equips you with evidence-based tools to support athlete hydration across diverse environments and sporting contexts. 

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