Dr. Anand Lalaji Calls for Smarter Health Analytics in Youth Sports to Protect Future Athletes
Radiology and Sports Medicine Expert Urges Shift from “Grind Culture” to Long-Term Athlete Health and Performance Using Predictive Injury Tools
Georgia, US, 13th May 2025, ZEX PR WIRE, Dr. Anand P. Lalaji, a leading radiologist and founder of Inside Injuries and The Radiology Group, is calling for a national and international shift in how youth and amateur sports handle injury prevention. He advocates for the use of predictive health analytics to safeguard student athletes—long before they reach elite or professional levels.
“You shouldn’t have 15-year-olds breaking down like 30-year-old veterans,” said Dr. Lalaji. “But that’s what’s happening. We’re pushing young bodies to their limits without the tools or data to protect them.”
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