Category Archives: Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast

Collect more innovative experience and hear stories from a Pediatric Sports Medicine Doctor (Dr. Mark Halstead) who covers and educates about current hot topics in the world of the young athrlete relevant to health care professionals.

The Adaptive Training Foundation: A Conversation with David Vobora



  As sports medicine professionals, we interact with athletes at all levels. I was one of a handful of sports medicine physicians who started from a pediatric background and work with an NFL team as one of their team physicians. It was a part of my career I won’t ever forget, and no question gave … Continue reading The Adaptive Training Foundation: A Conversation with David Vobora


Iron Deficiency in Athletes: The Pediatric Sports Medicine Podcast

Iron Deficiency in Athletes



  Iron Deficiency is an often under recognized source of reduced performance and fatigue particularly in female athletes. Endurance athletes seem to experience this more commonly, but we certainly do see other athletes who may have these struggles as well. But are we diagnosing and treating it properly? I’ve heard several speakers on this topic … Continue reading Iron Deficiency in Athletes


Life as an Athletic Trainer: National Athletic Training Month 2022



  It is March 2022, and it is National Athletic Training Month. Last year we did an episode with 3 athletic trainers with whom I’ve crossed paths and enjoyed it so much I wanted to do that again. Today on the podcast, I am joined by three athletic trainers who have all played a role … Continue reading Life as an Athletic Trainer: National Athletic Training Month 2022