How to play pickleball safely | 90 Seconds w/ Lisa Kim

Lisa Kim goes courtside with Stanford sports medicine physician Michael Fredericson, MD, as he describes how the fastest growing sport is landing some people in the doctor’s office. But fear not. Fredericson has some pointers on how to avoid injuries before you pick up that paddle.

Michael Fredericson, MD, is the Director of PM&R Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Co-Director of the Stanford Longevity Center, and Founder of Lifestyle Medicine. He is also the Head Team Physician for the Stanford Track & Field and Swimming Teams, the Medical Director for Stanford Club Sports, and a Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance member.

Lisa Kim is Senior Manager of Media Relations for Stanford Medicine and Stanford Health Care. Lisa has a deep background in journalism, as she is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has covered stories on both the national and local levels.

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