Brain Trauma in Youth Sports: CTE and Concussions

Brain Trauma in Youth Sports: CTE and Concussions

Author: Lianne Castelino October 26, 2024 Duration: 33:42
This week on the Where Parents Talk podcast Episode 190, host Lianne Castelino speaks to Tim Fleiszer, Executive Director Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada, retired professional athlete, four-time Grey Cup winner, and father of 3 about brain trauma in youth sports (Chronic traumatic encephalopathy CTE and concussions).

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