Why Gen Z Is Facing a Surge in Knee & Shoulder Injuries

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Why Gen Z Is Facing a Surge in Knee & Shoulder Injuries | Dr. Sunil Dachepalli

Dr. Sunil Dachepalli | Feb 12, 2026

Gen Z’s exposure to intense workouts, competitive sports, long screen time, poor posture, and sudden high-impact activities is leading to a rise in knee and shoulder injuries. In this episode of the Yashoda Health Podcast, Dr. Sunil Dachepalli, Clinical Director & Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics, Robotic Joint Replacement, Shoulder, Sports Medicine & Trauma Surgeon, explains why these injuries are increasing among young people, highlights early warning signs, and discusses the impact of overuse and lifestyle factors. He also stresses timely diagnosis, proper treatment, strengthening, posture care, and safe training to protect long-term joint health. Tune in to understand how Gen Z can stay active and injury-free with expert guidance from Dr. Sunil Dachepalli on the Yashoda Health Podcast.

Dr. Sunil Dachepalli

MS (Ortho), MCh (Ortho), MSc (Tr & Ortho, UK) MRCS (Edin), FRCS (Tr & Ortho), Fellowship in Shoulder Surgeries (UK) & Robotic, Computer Assisted Joint Replacements (LONDON), Andrew Foster Gold Medal Winner (UK)

Clinical Director Senior Consultant Orthopaedic, Robotic Joint Replacement, Shoulder, Sports Medicine & Trauma Surgeon

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