Youth Sports Are Pushing Kids Too Hard with Dr. Jeremy Alland

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Is your child building a lifelong love of sports, or learning that rest means falling behind? Competitive youth sports can turn opportunity into pressure, leaving young athletes vulnerable to overuse injuries, burnout, and losing the joy of the game.

In this episode of The Resilience Factor podcast, Dr. Pamela Mehta talks with board certified sports medicine physician and Chicago Bulls and White Sox team doctor Dr. Jeremy Alland about growth plate injuries, pitch counts, early sports specialization, sleep, recovery, and the warning signs parents should not ignore. He shares practical guidelines for training hours, time off, multiple teams, and knowing when to push through a hard season or step away, so families can protect both performance and long term health.

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • 00:00 How Much Youth Sports Is Too Much?

  • 01:20 Why Are Young Athletes Playing Through Pain?

  • 02:43 Why Are Growth Plates Vulnerable to Overuse?

  • 07:35 What Are Pitch Counts in Youth Baseball?

  • 11:54 How Does Social Media Add Pressure to Youth Sports?

  • 13:05 Are Late Bloomers Being Shut Out of Youth Sports?

  • 14:03 Do Travel Baseball Teams Follow Pitch Count Rules?

  • 17:50 Should Kids Play on Two Teams in the Same Sport?

  • 18:42 When Should Kids Specialize in One Sport?

  • 20:44 How Much Time Off Do Young Athletes Need?

  • 22:08 How Many Training Hours Are Too Many for Kids?

  • 22:55 What Counts as Rest for Young Athletes?

  • 25:10 Why Does Sleep Matter for Young Athletes?

  • 30:03 How Can Parents Help Kids Keep Enjoying Sports?

  • 32:31 Should I Let My Child Quit a Sport?

  • 37:38 Why Are Teen Athletes Getting PRP Injections?

  • 40:28 What Do Sports Clinics Mean by Stem Cell Injections?

  • 41:53 Can Injections Regrow Cartilage or Tendons?

  • 46:17 How Can Parents Plan a Healthier Youth Sports Schedule?

  • 51:00 Where Can You Find Dr. Jeremy Alland?

GUEST RESOURCES:

Website: https://jeremyallandmd.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyallandmd/?hl=en

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeremyallandmd

THE RESILIENCE FACTOR WITH DR. PAMELA MEHTA:

YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiQ_AOy_Pd4mEXrsUN3hC6dEtSpmtQuDF&si=szS_5tqUV85kV1R9

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-resilience-factor/id1822815775

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3D3mys5DJka3zrsdKEPVs3?si=c56539bea0174bbd


HOST RESOURCES:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.pamelamehta

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.pamelamehta

Become a Patient: https://www.resilienceorthopedics.com

Earn FREE CE Credits: https://learnatpinnacle.com

This episode is brought to you by ⁠The Pinnacle Podcast Network⁠! 


ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA:

Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer. 

Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.

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