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6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine

Dr. Nirav Pandya, Dr. Brian Feeley, Dr. Drew Lansdown
Sports Medicine
NBA Finals
Kristaps Porzingis
Load Management
Al Horford
Sports Journalism
Kyrie Irving
Dallas Mavericks
Boston Celtics
ACL Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Concussions
Aging Athletes
Cold Plunge Therapy
UCSF Sports Medicine Fellowship
Health Span
Osteochondral Lesions
Injuries
NBA Free Agency
Aging

6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine presents the people and stories behind sports medicine in our community. Hosted by Dr. Nirav Pandya, MD, Dr. Brian Feeley, MD, and Dr. Drew Lansdown, MD. Please note the podcast represent the opinions of the hosts and should not be substituted for medical advice. Please contact a medical professional if you are having a health issue.

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Artwork for 6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine

Latest Episodes

The Warriors have had bad luck this season with injuries with Moses Moody's patellar tendon rupture occurring this week. Listen to our podcast as Dr Brian Feeley break down patellar tendon ruptures with some ACL recovery thrown in as well.

How can surgeons optimize performance in the operating room? What are the parallels between athletics and surgical preparation? What can we learn from the world of sports? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with former collegiate soccer play... more

Is anesthesia safe? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr. Brian Feeley sits down with Dr. Kerstin Kolodzie, MD, PhD to discuss everything patients needs to know about anesthesia.

ACL tears in teenage girls continue to rise. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the latest NY Times article entitled, "Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?" Why is this happening, what are the risk factors, and can we pr... more

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Chief of the primary care sports medicine group at UCSF
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Lindsay Orbeta
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Dr. Jed Kuhn
Chief of Sports Medicine at Vanderbilt University, editor-in-chief of Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
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Danny Keller
Physical therapist and frequent guest on the podcast
Episode: Recovering From Surgery

Hosts

Nirav Pandya, MD
Host with a clinical focus on sports medicine and UCSF affiliation.
Brian Feeley, MD
Co-host with orthopedic and sports medicine expertise.
Drew Lansdown, MD
Co-host focused on clinical sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Get Back in the Game

    Sports brings joy and injuries. 6-8 offers insights to athletes, parents, coaches and fans of the games about the art of prevention and healing. Great listen for San Francisco sports lovers. Esp Dubs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bay W.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Topics

    Enjoy the podcast! Getting into ortho as a PA, glad to have refreshers on many of these perspectives on patient care and approach for various complaints.

    Quality of the podcast is solid, volume of the hosts is a little low relative to intro music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Serbbu
    United States5 years ago
  • L Rudy

    As a primary care sports doc, I love the topics and realness in the podcast! Especially appreciate the roof and rotator cuff analogy - makes so much more sense to patients.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Future doc234
    United States5 years ago
  • Awesome insights

    Cool topics that relate to a wide range of sports medicine listeners!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACORNMAY
    United States6 years ago
  • Great perspectives from experts in sports medicine

    A real treat to get to get to hear the insights from some of the top docs in the business. A must listen to for athletes or parents of athletes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KSG44
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners praise the practical, evidence-based approach and clear explanations for complex injuries.
Some listeners note occasional audio balance issues but consistently high-quality medical insights.
Guests are described as top experts in sports medicine and the content is useful for athletes, parents, and clinicians.

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Is Anesthesia Safe?
Q: How safe is anesthesia, and how do risks differ across surgeries like C-sections or cardiac procedures?
Overall, anesthesia is very safe and the risk of patients waking during surgery is extremely rare, though certain surgeries like C-sections and cardiac procedures require special considerations and monitoring.
Is Anesthesia Safe?
Q: What drugs are actually given? How has that changed?
We use a combination of hypnotics to induce unconsciousness and analgesics to control pain, with evolving techniques and medications reducing side effects and enabling better recovery.
Is Anesthesia Safe?
Q: Can you tell us how, like in layperson terms, what is anesthesia?
Anesthesia is a controlled, layered approach that uses drugs to make you unconscious, block pain, and prevent awareness during surgery, with the exact mix tailored to the procedure and the patient.
Meniscus Tears and Physical Therapy: Analyzing The New England Journal of Medicine Article
Q: Do you think it matters whether outcomes are measured at three months or longer?
While three months is meaningful for decision-making, longer follow-ups could provide insights into the long-term effects of treatments.
Meniscus Tears and Physical Therapy: Analyzing The New England Journal of Medicine Article
Q: When you think of older patients, do I need physical therapy? Do I need surgery? What's your general approach to this?
Patients with degenerative meniscus tears generally don't have acute injuries and can improve with non-operative care, such as physical therapy or home exercises.

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A practical, clinician-led deep-dive into sports medicine and related topics, with episodes spanning surgical techniques, rehabilitation, imaging interpretations, and prevention strategies. Listeners get accessible explanations of common injuries (ACL, meniscus, rotator cuff, knee pain) and recovery paths, plus insightful discussions on performance, nutrition, load management, and the impact of data and analytics on athlete health. The show frequently features UCSF-affiliated experts and other clinicians who translate research into patient and athlete guidance, often highlighting conservative or non-surgical options and realistic timelines for return to sport. Notable strengths include expert perspectives from seasoned surgeons, a focus on ... more

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