Is staying healthy just luck…or is it something athletes can actually train for?

In honor of National Wellness Month, we're taking a closer look at athlete wellness through a sports performance lens. In this episode, Dr. Ja'nae Brown and Dr. Maile Bay Jacques discuss the habits that help athletes stay healthy, reduce injury risk, and perform at their best throughout the season.

We'll cover:

🏃 Why "the best ability is availability"

💪 The biggest mistakes athletes make before getting injured

😴 How sleep, recovery, and strength training impact performance

⚽ Why youth athletes are getting injured more often

🚨 When to push through—and when it's time to seek help

✅ Practical tips for athletes, parents, and coaches Whether you're an athlete, parent, coach, or healthcare professional, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help athletes stay on the field and perform at their highest level.

💬 We'd love to hear from you! What's one habit that has helped you stay healthy during your season? Let us know in the comments below. 👍

If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share to help us reach more athletes and families.

📍 Learn more about Physical Therapy San Pedro: 🌐 www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com

📲 Follow us on social media:

Instagram: @physicaltherapysanpedro

Facebook: Physical Therapy San Pedro

TikTok: @physicaltherapysanpedro

#SportsPhysicalTherapy #InjuryPrevention #SportsPerformance #AthleteWellness #YouthSports #SportsMedicine #Recovery #StrengthTraining #PTSPPodcast #PhysicalTherapySanPedro