Youth Sports Safety Update
Youth Sport Safety Update is our new Podcast series from the Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program. Our goal is to provide you with relevant information related to youth sports safety through compelling interviews. There are many stories and topics to be shared that will benefit athletes, coaches, and parents as well as athletic trainers, physicians and healthcare providers. JSMP is dedicated to youth sports injury through awareness, advocacy, and prevention. Episodes are hosted by Bob Sefcik, Executive Director of JSMP, and produced by Jim Mackie, JSMP Program Development.
Youth Sports Safety Update
Concussions: A Deeper Dive with Neuropsychologist Zac Houck, PhD
Today we take a deeper look at concussions with Dr. Zac Houck of Brooks Rehabilitation here in Jacksonville, Florida. Brooks Rehab is a Sustaining Partner of JSMP and we are grateful for their support.
Zac Houck, Ph D. – Brooks Rehab neuropsychologist
Licensed Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
Brooks Behavioral Medicine
Office: (904)-345-7352
Show Notes:
1. HAVOC
H- Headache - Migraine
A - Anxiety
V - Vestibular - Balance
O - Ocular - Vision issues
C - Cognitive issues
2. Parents resource is the Concussion Recognition Tool
3. Note: Underlying pre-existing conditions may lead to more complex issues or vulnerability to healing progress
Learn more at JAXSMP.com or CDC.GOV Heads Up
To contact the Youth Sports Safety Update Podcast
JAXSMP.com Jacksonville Sports Medicine Program or JSMP
3563 Philips Highway, Building E, Suite 502, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Email: Jim.mackie@bmcjax.com 904-477-9291
Email: Robert.Sefcik@bmcjax.com Executive Director JSMP & CEO / President FASMED 904-202-4332
FASMED.com Florida Alliance for Sports Medicine