Faith and Resilience in Sports Medicine
Thu Jun 12 2025
In this conversation, Dr. James Carr shares his journey from being a college athlete to becoming an orthopedic surgeon, emphasizing the role of faith in overcoming personal and professional challenges. He discusses the importance of patient relationships, innovative approaches in sports medicine, and the impact of family legacy on his career. Dr. Carr reflects on how injuries led him to a deeper understanding of life and the joy of helping others through their struggles. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of community in healthcare, the challenges of delivering bad news to patients, and the need for compassion in medical practice. They explore the intersection of professional sports medicine and youth athletics, emphasizing the dangers of early specialization in sports. The conversation also touches on the significance of teaching kids to compete while having fun, the role of parents in supporting young athletes, and the spiritual aspect of healing in medicine.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Carr please contact Jenna Bergquist, Regional Ambassador at 973-420-1494 or bergquistj@hss.edu
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In this conversation, Dr. James Carr shares his journey from being a college athlete to becoming an orthopedic surgeon, emphasizing the role of faith in overcoming personal and professional challenges. He discusses the importance of patient relationships, innovative approaches in sports medicine, and the impact of family legacy on his career. Dr. Carr reflects on how injuries led him to a deeper understanding of life and the joy of helping others through their struggles. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of community in healthcare, the challenges of delivering bad news to patients, and the need for compassion in medical practice. They explore the intersection of professional sports medicine and youth athletics, emphasizing the dangers of early specialization in sports. The conversation also touches on the significance of teaching kids to compete while having fun, the role of parents in supporting young athletes, and the spiritual aspect of healing in medicine. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Carr please contact Jenna Bergquist, Regional Ambassador at 973-420-1494 or bergquistj@hss.edu Are you in need of PT? Book a call below! We would love to hear from you! https://getstarted.myokinetix.com/dv_call-8042