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Keeping Everyone in the Game: The Broad Scope of Sports Medicine with Dr. Jim Barrett and Dr. Thomas Owens (S2:EP3:PART TWO)

May 28, 2025 • Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians • Season 2 • Episode 3

The conversation shifts to innovations and challenges in sports medicine. Dr. Barrett shares insights from working with the Oklahoma City Thunder and at the Olympics and Paralympics, including his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Owens discusses his excitement about the future of the field and how training has evolved under modern advancements like ultrasound and AI. Both physicians explore the unique challenges of team care and leave listeners with a deeper appreciation of sports medicine’s integral role in family medicine.