Injuries, Concussions, and Youth Sports - Insights from Dr. Elizabeth Davis

In this episode of Caring Well, Dr. Elizabeth Davis, a pediatric sports medicine physician at Orlando Health, shares her journey from aspiring neonatologist to championing young athletes' health. She discusses the diagnosis and treatment of concussions, common overuse injuries in youth sports, and the long-term impacts of early sport specialization. Dr. Davis offers practical guidance for parents on injury prevention, balanced training, and the importance of supporting a child's overall well-being in athletics.

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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to Sports Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Davis 03:21 Transition to Non-Operative Sports Medicine 07:05 Understanding Concussions and Brain Injuries 10:56 Understanding Concussion Severity and Recovery 14:59 Guidelines for Managing Concussions in Youth Sports 18:37 Managing Anxiety and Academic Accommodations 22:33 Understanding the Risks of Repeated Concussions 26:20 Innovative Blood Test for Traumatic Brain Injury 30:12 Understanding Growth Plate Injuries in Children 33:57 Avoiding Early Specialization and Overuse Injuries in Young Athletes 37:53 Barriers to Youth Sports Participation 41:52 The Impact of Early Sports Specialization on Youth 45:23 Importance of Dynamic Warm-Ups for Young Athletes 49:04 Identifying Stress Fractures in Athletes 52:50 Balanced Protein Intake for Kids 56:58 Resilience Through Sports: Preparing Kids for Adult Life 1:01:14 Celebrating Community Care

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