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Kimberly Archie on Youth Sports, Cheerleading, and Repetitive Brain Trauma | Broken Brains Podcast Ep. 90
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What if the sports we encourage our children to play are creating long-term risks for brain injury?
Bruce Parkman sits down with Kimberly Archie to discuss repetitive brain trauma, youth sports safety, cheerleading, football, and the reforms needed to protect young athletes.
In this episode, they discuss:
Repetitive impacts in youth sports
Cheerleading injuries and contact sports
The importance of age-appropriate athletic programs
Why young brains are more vulnerable
Legal reforms and sports safety legislation
The need for better reporting systems
Why safer alternatives like…
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