Joining us for a deep dive into athlete health is Dr. Heath Melugin, an Orthopedic Surgeon at CoxHealth. As a former standout for Kickapoo High School and Missouri State soccer, Dr. Melugin brings a unique player-to-provider perspective to our latest Q&A. We cover the essentials of youth sports safety, from injury prevention and smart weight training to the cutting-edge equipment changing the game today.

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