Dr. Ryan Roach -- Balancing Health and Performance with UF Gator Basketball
This episode explores the tension between getting players back on the court and protecting their long-term health—and why that balance matters. Dr. Ryan Roach, MD, orthopedic surgeon and team physician for the University of Florida Gators basketball team, describes how he weighs surgical options, rehab commitment, and season timing when making return-to-play decisions. Hear real examples of common basketball injuries and how a team-based sports medicine approach informs care. Keywords: return-to-play decisions, sports medicine, orthopedic surgery, Achilles tendon injury, rehabilitation…
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