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Kids, Sports & the Concussed Brain

Chasing Life

CHAPTER

Risks and Benefits of Contact Sports

This chapter explores the potential risks and benefits of youth sports, particularly contact sports that involve repeated hits to the head. The speakers express concerns about the impact of subconcussive hits and emphasize the importance of minimizing and eliminating head impacts. They discuss responsible coaching, creating a culture that values health, and the significance of taking recovery seriously.

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