43. Brain Trauma in Youth Sports with Dr. Julie Stamm

Motherhood Meets Medicine

Lynzy Coughlin

Medicine, Kids & Family, Health & Fitness

5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 8 December 2021

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Summary

Like many parents, I find it so important for our children to have daily opportunities for physical activity. I am a lover of sports and recognize that there are so many benefits to exposing our children to sports at a young age. With that said, I can’t ignore the damaging effects that some sports have on the developing brain. There has been a lot of information in the news about the impact of tackling in football on the brain, which is why I have brought Dr. Julie Stamm on the podcast to interview her about what her research has concluded. It is not my intention to create fear, but rather provide education in order for you to make informed decisions when it comes to your family. Dr. Julie Stamm is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She brings a unique perspective on the issue of repetitive brain trauma in youth sports as a scientist in the field, an anatomist with knowledge of childhood development, and an athletic trainer who has provided medical care for athletes. She believes children can both enjoy sports and protect their brain. She is also the author of The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, The Myths, and The Future. In this episode we discuss: The damaging effects that sports have on the brain in young children What Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is and what the symptoms may look like Myths surrounding brain injuries in children who play sports The changes occurring in sports worldwide to prevent brain injuries in youth Precautions you can take when your children play high-impact sports Resources: The Brain on Youth Sports Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings Concussion Legacy Foundation Flag Football Under 14 Connect with Dr. Stamm: Website Blog Publications Instagram: @juliestammphd Facebook: @JulieStammPhD Twitter: @JulieStammPhD SHOW NOTES: lynzyandco.com Connect with me on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine. For full show notes, head to lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/ Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine. Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hello everyone, today I am chatting with Dr. Julie Stam.
0:12.2	Julie is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
0:16.0	She brings a unique perspective on the issues of repetitive brain trauma and new sports
0:20.0	as a scientist in the field, an anatomist with knowledge of childhood development, and
0:24.5	an athletic trainer who has provided medical care for athletes.
0:27.6	She values the importance of sports participation and believes children can both enjoy sports
0:31.9	and protect their brain.
0:33.6	She also just released a book this past summer in July, called The Brain on Youth Sports,
0:38.8	The Science, The Myths, and the Future.
0:41.3	She is currently working on a variety of research projects on concussions and repetitive
0:45.1	subconcussive impacts.
0:47.2	In today's episode, we discuss repetitive brain trauma and new sports and when and
0:51.5	if we should be worried, defining chronic traumatic encephalopathy, we talk about myths
0:56.9	about brain injury and children, and how children can participate in new sports like
1:00.8	football and soccer without being subjected to a repetitive brain trauma.
1:04.6	We also talk about much, much more.
1:06.6	Let's dive right in.
1:08.9	Just a little disclaimer before we start this episode, this podcast does not provide medical
1:13.6	advice.
1:14.6	The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only.
1:18.3	No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice,
1:22.8	diagnosis, or treatment.
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