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Heard this broadcasted on NPR yesterday afternoon. I thought it was interesting, and it discusses genetic links to likelihood of athletes being prone to certain types of injuries. It also discusses some pros/cons of genetic testing of elite athletes to set ideal workouts, etc (or even allow young kids to choose the "right sport for their bodies").
I know there's a truckload of controversy there.
Anyway - my DD just might be prone to tendinitis, so I found this to be pretty great and thought I'd share here in case any of you are interested in learning more/listening. It's under ten minutes.
Disclaimer: there is a slight undertone of selling genetic testing (not by speaker's company), but I still personally found it worth the listen. It made me think.
Link: http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2015/03/11/genetic-predisposition-injury
I know there's a truckload of controversy there.
Anyway - my DD just might be prone to tendinitis, so I found this to be pretty great and thought I'd share here in case any of you are interested in learning more/listening. It's under ten minutes.
Disclaimer: there is a slight undertone of selling genetic testing (not by speaker's company), but I still personally found it worth the listen. It made me think.
Link: http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2015/03/11/genetic-predisposition-injury
