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Chairman Rick Scott Leads Committee Hearing on How Sports Medicine Can Advance Healthier Aging |
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| Senator Rick Scott, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, convened the committee’s tenth hearing of the 119th Congress: “Lessons from the Field: How Sports Medicine Can Improve Health Outcomes for Seniors” to discuss how sports medicine principles can be adapted successfully to promote healthier aging. During the hearing, committee members heard from medical experts, athletes, and advocates as they shared their insights on how sports medicine can be used to support aging Americans. These experts discussed practical techniques to enhance mobility, prevent common injuries, reduce long-term health care spending, and improve the overall well-being among older adults. The conversation also emphasized the importance of coordinated care, educating patients about physical health starting at a young age, and expanding access to local programs that encourage safe, active lifestyles throughout life. Chairman Scott’s witnesses for the hearing included Dr. E. Lyle Cain, Jr., Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician at the University of Alabama; Dr. Paul S. Legg, Orthopaedic Surgeon and Team Physician at the University of Charleston in West Virginia; and former NFL Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck. Watch Chairman Scott’s full remarks HERE or by clicking the image below.  Read more HERE. Lea más información AQUÍ. — To be the first to find out about the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging's actions and statements, follow on X. — |
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