Mandy Mitchell

Before the story airs: Overuse a risk in youth sports

Posted July 22, 2014 12:05 p.m. EDT
Updated July 23, 2014 2:21 p.m. EDT

— "Practice makes perfect."

That's something we have all been hearing since we were young, but it turns out too much practice may be harmful for our kids.

I have spent the last month talking to medical professionals and other sports experts about what doctors are calling "overuse" injuries in sports.

"I spend a lot of time doing counseling in my clinic," said Duke orthopedic surgeon Grant Garrigues. "This is really a cultural, societal, life impact and they have to think about (it). I know it's important that you get this college scholarship, but let's think about your career. Are you going to be able to keep doing that if you keep going at this pace?"

This story, which airs Wednesday, is especially important for young pitchers who stand the greatest risk of a serious injury that could derail a career before the athlete even gets to high school.

I learned so much about how this problem is growing in our young people, and I am truly hoping this story can help families keep kids healthy as they try to achieve their dreams.

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Teams Score Time
NCAA MBB
Alabama 89 F
North Carolina 87
North Carolina State   7:09pm
Marquette  
Duke   9:39pm
Houston  
NHL
Red Wings 0 F
Hurricanes 4
Teams Score Time
Clemson 77 F
Arizona 72
San Diego State 52 F
Connecticut 82
Alabama 89 F
North Carolina 87
Illinois 72 00:06 2nd
Iowa State 67
North Carolina State   7:09pm
Marquette  
Gonzaga   7:39pm
Purdue  
Duke   9:39pm
Houston  
Creighton   10:09pm
Tennessee  
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Interleague
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Rangers 4
American League
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Orioles 11
Tigers 1 F
White Sox 0
Twins 4 F
Royals 1
Yankees 5 F
Astros 4
Blue Jays 8 F
Rays 2
Guardians 6 7th
Athletics 0
Red Sox 5 6th
Mariners 2
Blue Jays   6:50pm
Rays  
Yankees   8:10pm
Astros  
Red Sox   9:40pm
Mariners  
Guardians   9:40pm
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National League
Brewers   Postponed
Mets  
Braves   Postponed
Phillies  
Pirates 6 F
Marlins 5
Giants 4 F
Padres 6
Cardinals 1 F
Dodgers 7
Nationals 2 F
Reds 8
Rockies 1 6th
Diamondbacks 16
Brewers   1:40pm
Mets  
Braves   3:05pm
Phillies  
Pirates   7:10pm
Marlins  
Rockies   9:40pm
Diamondbacks  
Giants   9:40pm
Padres  
Cardinals   10:10pm
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Celtics 122 F/OT
Hawks 123
Bucks 100 F
Pelicans 107
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Blue Jackets 2 F
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Panthers 2
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Canadiens 4
Capitals 1 F
Maple Leafs 5
Red Wings 0 F
Hurricanes 4
Flames 3 F
Blues 5
Sharks 1 F
Wild 3
Golden Knights 4 F
Jets 1
Kings 1 F
Oilers 4
Rangers 3 F/SO
Avalanche 2
Ducks 1 18:03 3rd
Kraken 1
Stars 1 00:00 2nd
Canucks 1
Predators 3 00:00 2nd
Coyotes 6
Devils   7:00pm
Sabres  
Texas Children's Houston Open
Pos Name Score Thru
1 Wilson Furr -6 F
1 Taylor Moore -6 F
3 Joe Highsmith -5 F
3 Davis Riley -5 F
3 Scottie Scheffler -5 F
6 Beau Hossler -4 F
6 Mackenzie Hughes -4 F
6 Aaron Rai -4 F
6 Adam Svensson -4 F
EchoPark Automotive Grand Prix
Pos # Name Start Pos
1 24 William Byron 1
2 20 Christopher Bell 4
3 54 Ty Gibbs 2
4 48 Alex Bowman 17
5 45 Tyler Reddick 3
6 13 AJ Allmendinger 14
7 1 Ross Chastain 6
8 17 Chris Buescher 20
9 8 Kyle Busch 16
Focused Health 250
Pos # Name Start Pos
1 17 Kyle Larson 1
2 21 Austin Hill 11
3 20 John Hunter Nemechek 20
4 00 Cole Custer 8
5 48 Parker Kligerman 12
6 2 Jesse Love 14
7 32 Austin Green 25
8 81 Chandler Smith 4
9 1 Sam Mayer 10
XPEL 225
Pos # Name Start Pos
1 11 Corey Heim 2
2 17 Taylor Gray 3
3 98 Ty Majeski 9
4 7 Connor Zilisch 1
5 45 Ross Chastain 5
6 1 Jack Hawksworth 6
7 99 Ben Rhodes 34
8 19 Christian Eckes 10
9 5 Dean Thompson 17