Healthy Young Athlete Podcast

Why Do We Need to Care About Concussions?

Wednesday, October 5 by 2guystalking

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

When Does My Athlete Need an MRI?

Wednesday, August 10 by 2guystalking

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

How Do I Choose the Best Helmet or Headgear?

Sunday, August 8 by 2guystalking

A common question I get in clinic when seeing patients for concussion is “what is the best helmet out there for my son or...

Why Are AEDs Important In Sport?

Monday, June 28 by 2guystalking

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

Abdominal Trauma in Sports

Tuesday, June 22 by 2guystalking

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...

The AMSSM Position Statement on Mental Health

Monday, May 31 by 2guystalking

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

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

Wednesday, May 19 by 2guystalking

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

Mental Health Awareness Month – A High School Athlete’s Story

Tuesday, May 11 by 2guystalking

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