Healthy Young Athlete Podcast

  This past week, football fans witnessed Tua Tagovailoa take a hit, fall onto his back and hit his head hard on the ground. He got up and stumbled and staggered, barely able to maintain his own balance. He was evaluated and initially listed as being questionable to return with a head injury. But to … Continue reading Why Do We Need to Care About Concussions? →

This past week, football fans witnessed Tua Tagovailoa take a hit, fall onto his back and hit his head hard on the ground. He got […]

  A common question health care professionals may get from patients and their families when it comes to musculoskeletal problems is about getting an MRI to evaluate an injury further. An MRI can be helpful in situations, but when is it really needed? Today on the Healthy Young Athlete Podcast we talk about MRIs, what … Continue reading When Does My Athlete Need an MRI? →

A common question health care professionals may get from patients and their families when it comes to musculoskeletal problems is about getting an MRI to […]

  A common question I get in clinic when seeing patients for concussion is “what is the best helmet out there for my son or daughter?” Or what headgear is the best for sports that use headgear instead of helmets? Typically, we have the discussion that there is no helmet or headgear that prevents concussion, … Continue reading How Do I Choose the Best Helmet or Headgear? →

A common question I get in clinic when seeing patients for concussion is “what is the best helmet out there for my son or daughter?” […]

  On June 14, Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed during a championship match. It was suspected he had collapsed due to an abnormal rhythm in his heart and the medical staff on site wisely applied the automated external defibrillator, or AED, and a shock was applied. It was felt this likely … Continue reading Why Are AEDs Important In Sport? →

On June 14, Danish soccer star Christian Eriksen suddenly and unexpectedly collapsed during a championship match. It was suspected he had collapsed due to an […]

Athletes sustain all sorts of musculoskeletal injuries. I'd put good money that most athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians feel pretty comfortable evaluating an ankle, […]

Athletes sustain all sorts of musculoskeletal injuries. I'd put good money that most athletic trainers and sports medicine physicians feel pretty comfortable evaluating an ankle, […]

Sports medicine professionals interact with athletes daily, many of whom have some underlying mental health issue. Commonly this may be anxiety or depression. We know […]

Sports medicine professionals interact with athletes daily, many of whom have some underlying mental health issue. Commonly this may be anxiety or depression. We know […]

We continue our series during Mental Health Awareness Month discussing mental health issues facing athletes. Think that professional athletes have it all together and there […]

We continue our series during Mental Health Awareness Month discussing mental health issues facing athletes. Think that professional athletes have it all together and there […]

Injuries can be devastating to an athlete of any age. It typically means loss in many respects… of goals, dreams, aspirations, normal physical activity, interaction […]

Injuries can be devastating to an athlete of any age. It typically means loss in many respects… of goals, dreams, aspirations, normal physical activity, interaction […]

  Your young athlete takes a blow to the head. They’re dizzy, having headaches and seem somewhat out of it. It seems like they may have a concussion. You get concerned and start to wonder if a CAT scan is needed to sort things out. You see your pediatrician and ask about getting his head … Continue reading Does My Child Need a CT Scan After Their Concussion? →

Your young athlete takes a blow to the head. They're dizzy, having headaches and seem somewhat out of it. It seems like they may have […]

  In advance of the Super Bowl this past week, there was a new press release about a new blood test for concussion praising the advances and that it would be revolutionary for the sideline diagnosis of concussion. Sounds great, doesn’t it? Well, is this new FDA approved test really all it is being touted … Continue reading Is There Really a Blood Test for Concussions? →

In advance of the Super Bowl this past week, there was a new press release about a new blood test for concussion praising the advances […]

  If you have a child who has a concussion there may be all sorts of guidance you may receive on what to do for your child. Unfortunately, in caring for kids with concussions, I see outdated advice given on a regular basis and often families rely on recommendations from other parents or online information … Continue reading Return to Learn After Concussion →

If you have a child who has a concussion there may be all sorts of guidance you may receive on what to do for your […]

  The female athlete triad. What exactly is this? Why is this something important for you to be aware about as a parent, coach or young athlete? As a problem that may be overlooked, but can have huge implications to the long-term health of your young female athlete, this will be an episode you won’t … Continue reading The Female Athlete Triad →

The female athlete triad. What exactly is this? Why is this something important for you to be aware about as a parent, coach or young […]

  Whether it is indoors on a court or outdoors in the backyard or even on the beach, volleyball is no question a popular year round sports. Today on the podcast, we will be talking about all things volleyball; touching on the common injuries we see, some ways of possible prevention of these injuries and … Continue reading Volleyball Injuries →

Whether it is indoors on a court or outdoors in the backyard or even on the beach, volleyball is no question a popular year round […]

  Today on the Healthy Young Athlete Podcast we are going to tackle a topic that I would predict that most of us do not get enough of……and that’s sleep. Sleep is a necessity for all of us but it can have a critical role in the life of an athlete in terms of injury … Continue reading Does Sleep Affect Athletes? →

Today on the Healthy Young Athlete Podcast we are going to tackle a topic that I would predict that most of us do not get […]

  It’s summertime. Throughout much of the country, heat and humidity are starting to become the norm. When you add that to a world navigating through a pandemic, and young athletes anxious to start up organized sports again, those of us in sports medicine are on high alert for a potential surge in heat related … Continue reading What You Need to Know About Exertional Heat Stroke →

It's summertime. Throughout much of the country, heat and humidity are starting to become the norm. When you add that to a world navigating through […]

  I don’t know many people that don’t enjoy watching gymnastics during the Olympics. It’s unfortunate we won’t be able to watch them this upcoming summer but here’s hoping for 2021. It’s estimated that nearly 75,000 of our kids participate in gymnastics. However, there is a risk of injury and there are also some common … Continue reading Gymnastics: Injuries & Myths… →

I don't know many people that don't enjoy watching gymnastics during the Olympics. It's unfortunate we won't be able to watch them this upcoming summer […]

  The Emergency Action Plan. What exactly is that? Why are they important to know about when your young athlete is participating for a team? How can you find out if your team has one? We will answer those questions and more today on the podcast.   The Healthy Young Athlete Podcast Links Bar:  Subscribe … Continue reading Creating an Emergency Action Plan for Your Team →

The Emergency Action Plan. What exactly is that? Why are they important to know about when your young athlete is participating for a team? How […]

  If you aren’t a self-declared shoe geek like me, you may find trying to buy athletic shoes for your young athlete a major chore. It can also be challenging to fight against the pressures of what is the trendy shoe as opposed to what is truly functional. With so many brands and models, you … Continue reading Choosing the Right Shoe for Your Healthy Young Athlete… →

If you aren't a self-declared shoe geek like me, you may find trying to buy athletic shoes for your young athlete a major chore. It […]

  If your child is involved with baseball, you probably have come across or heard of weighted balls as a training tool. But are they safe for your young thrower and do they really accomplish the claims to help increase the velocity in a young thrower? In this episode of the podcast, we will discuss … Continue reading Are Weighted Balls Safe? →

If your child is involved with baseball, you probably have come across or heard of weighted balls as a training tool. But are they safe […]

  The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us in a profound way. Dr. Mark Halstead discussed the coronavirus, it’s impact on sports, important ways to help the spread of the virus, and why we all have to act as a team together to minimize the impact on health care system.   The Healthy Young … Continue reading A Sports Doc’s Coronavirus Discussion… →

The coronavirus pandemic has affected all of us in a profound way. Dr. Mark Halstead discussed the coronavirus, it’s impact on sports, important ways to […]

  Your young teenage soccer star runs up the field and makes a quick change in direction, you see their knee buckle and they crumple to the ground in pain. They can’t put any weight on it. You get to them and they think something popped in their knee. Within a few hours the knee … Continue reading What to Expect When Your Child Tears Their ACL →

Your young teenage soccer star runs up the field and makes a quick change in direction, you see their knee buckle and they crumple to […]

Did you know there are roughly 60 million young athletes participating in organized sports in the United States? As a result, youth sports is reaching […]

  Did you know there are roughly 60 million young athletes participating in organized sports in the United States? As a result, youth sports is reaching a staggering 20 billion dollar industry. It seems these days everyone wants a stake in young athletes….leading to an explosion of sports specialization, increasing rates of overuse injuries, year … Continue reading The 101: Why The Healthy Young Athlete Podcast Exists… →