Healthy Young Athlete Podcast

Mark Halstead
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Podcast for parents, coaches & young athletes covering a wide variety of topics relevant to the world of youth sports.

  1. 08/10/2022

    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 evaluate an injury further. An MRI can be helpful in situations, but when is it really needed? Today on the […]

    19 min

  2. 08/08/2021

    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?” Or what headgear is the best for sports that use headgear instead of helmets? Typically, we have the discussion that […]

    31 min

  3. 06/28/2021

    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 abnormal rhythm in his heart and the medical staff on site wisely applied the automated external defibrillator, or AED, and […]

    23 min

  4. 06/22/2021

    Abdominal Trauma in Sports

    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, knee or shoulder. But what happens when the trauma is to the abdomen? How confident do you feel in identifying […]

    31 min

  5. 05/31/2021

    The AMSSM Position Statement on Mental Health

    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 don’t feel comfortable disclosing their mental health issues or concerns or often they may go undiagnosed for […]

    45 min

  6. 05/19/2021

    A Conversation with Olympian Rachael Flatt (Mental Health Awareness Month 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 aren’t any pressures? How about if you make the Olympics for your sport? Everything will be great from there on […]

    50 min

  7. 05/11/2021

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

    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 of a team. Over the years, many tears have been shed in sports medicine […]

    34 min

  8. 04/20/2021

    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 a concussion. You get concerned and start to wonder if a CAT scan is needed to sort things out. You […]

    20 min
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Podcast for parents, coaches & young athletes covering a wide variety of topics relevant to the world of youth sports.

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  • Creator
    Mark Halstead
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © All Rights Reserved -- 2022 -- Dr. Mark Halstead
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    Healthy Young Athlete Podcast