Youth sports injury risks in a post-Covid world


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Oct 22 2020 33 mins   1

Bob Sefcik from the Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program talks with Chris Dix about possible injury risks as youth sports resume in a post-Covid world.  Topics addressed include (i) potential injuries (other than Covid) that can arise from the lack of significant physical activity during the pandemic, (ii) increasing awareness of concussion as a risk in youth sports, (iii) the Zachary Martin Act, which helps protect youth athletes from heat stroke, (iv) the rise in esports and associated injuries, and (v) practical advice for high school athletes, parents and coaches to help mitigate the risk of sports-related injuries.