Healthy Young Athlete Podcast

Healthy Young Athlete Podcast


Latest Episodes

The AMSSM Position Statement on Mental Health
May 31, 2021

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 that many athletes dont feel com

A Conversation with Olympian Rachael Flatt (Mental Health Awareness Month 2021)
May 18, 2021

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 arent any pressures? How a

A Conversation with Olympian Rachael Flatt (Mental Health Awareness Month 2021)
May 18, 2021

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 arent any pressures? How a

Mental Health Awareness Month – A High School Athlete’s Story
May 10, 2021

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 with teammates and just being part

Mental Health Awareness Month – A High School Athlete’s Story
May 10, 2021

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 with teammates and just being part

Does My Child Need a CT Scan After Their Concussion?
April 20, 2021

Your young athlete takes a blow to the head. Theyre 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

Does My Child Need a CT Scan After Their Concussion?
April 20, 2021

Your young athlete takes a blow to the head. Theyre 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 There Really a Blood Test for Concussions?
February 14, 2021

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

Is There Really a Blood Test for Concussions?
February 14, 2021

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

Return to Learn After Concussion
December 26, 2020

  - 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