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Foundations, Milestones, and Growth for Youth Development w/ Dr. Matt Otteman, DC, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #747

May 15, 2024

51:46

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Dr. Matt Otteman, pediatric clinic co-owner, discusses childhood development milestones, risks, and CDC critique. He emphasizes purposeful play, outdoor activities, and the impact of physical activities on bone and brain development in children. The benefits of chiropractic adjustment and nerve stimulation for children's development are also explored.

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Quick takeaways

Tracking childhood milestones is crucial for monitoring neurological and physical development.

Avoiding harmful parenting practices like excessive screen time is essential for children's growth.

Empowering parents through education can facilitate proper physical development in children.

Deep dives

Importance of Children's Health and Fitness

Maintaining health and fitness for children outreaches traditional bodybuilding. The discussion evolves around introducing a broader audience to advanced health and fitness practices for kids, focusing on youth development and training methods to instill proper habits from an early age.

Introduction

4min

Child Development Milestones and Risks

6min

Child Development Milestones and Critique of CDC's Approach

3min

Promoting Purposeful Play and Outdoor Activities for Children's Development

27min

The Impact of Physical Activities on Children's Development

8min

Exploring Chiropractic Adjustment and Nerve Stimulation for Children's Development

3min

Dr. Matt Otteman, DC, is the co-owner of KinActive Kids, a globally renowned pediatric intensive clinic that combines physical therapy and chiropractic care to help children reach developmental milestones.

As a chiropractor and former Major League Baseball player for the Seattle Mariners, Dr. Otteman combines his sports-focused foundation of the human body into a unique treatment style to help children increase their mobility, enhance their body awareness and achieve new gross motor skills.

He previously worked with a multitude of world-renowned athletes, spanning the domains of Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL), Collegiate Football, the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA), and Major League Soccer (MLS) as a strength and conditioning coach.

With over 14 years of industry experience, Dr. Otteman has empowered thousands of individuals to optimize their physical well-being. In 2021, he joined forces with Dr. Emily Heisey as the co-owner of KinActive Kids and its newly established parent company, KinActive Health.

Dr. Otteman earned his Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Parker University. He is based in Dallas, Texas, with his wife and their three children.

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