EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 7 MIN
Bruce Parkman on Concussion Caps, Brain Health, and Protecting Kids in Contact Sports
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Send us Fan MailBruce Parkman on Concussion Caps and Brain Safety in Youth SportsIn this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman examines the effectiveness of concussion caps and other protective sports gear used in contact sports.Bruce explains why these devices often fail to address the real danger: repetitive head impacts that accumulate over time and lead to long-term brain injury.In This Episode• The limitations of concussion caps and protective sports gear • How repetitive head impacts damage the brain • Why brain inflammation develops over time • The risks of contact sports for developing brains • Recommendations for safer youth sportsChapters00:00 Introduction to Brain Health Concerns03:01 The Limitations of Protective Gear in Sports05:46 Advocating for Safer Sports Practices resourcesBroken Brains Book - https://a.co/d/04VZj1g0Produced by Security Halt Media
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Send us Fan Mail Bruce Parkman on Concussion Caps and Brain Safety in Youth Sports In this episode of Broken Brains, Bruce Parkman examines the effectiveness of concussion caps and other protective sports gear used in contact sports. Bruce explains why these devices often fail to address the real danger: repetitive head impacts that accumulate over time and lead to long-term brain injury. In This Episode • The limitations of concussion caps and protective sports gear • How repetitive ...
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