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Episode 44 - Michael Gordon of Wisconsin talks Orthopedics, Youth Sports & the Badger State
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Michael Gordon grew up and currently lives in Milwaukee, WI, where he practices orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and has been team orthopedic physician for Marquette University since 2005. He was also a team orthopedic physician for the Milwaukee Bucks, from 2005 to 2015. Along with being a proud booster of the Badger State, Michael is a proud stockholder of the publicly-owned Green Bay Packers.
Our discussion covers, among other things:
*what exactly orthopedic surgery is as a specialty compared to other specialties
*the negative impact of single sport specialization in youth sports
*the benefits of running
*whether the Wisconsin Badgers or the Green Bay Packers are the state’s quintessential team
*industry, geography and recreation in Wisconsin
*cultural differences between the Midwest and coasts as well as rural and urban
Michael finds hope in the teamwork, resilience and determination of the many young athletes with whom he works.
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