Dr. Uzma Samadani: Risk vs. reward for youth and high school football
3,015 views · Published 27 February 2017 · 1:06:08 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: USA Football · 2017 · Sports
Dr. Uzma Samadani, a neurosurgeon and brain injury researcher at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minnesota, reviews the evidence assessing the risks and benefits of sports participation with a focus on youth football and brain injury during the 2017 USA Football National Conference. Data reported in scientific literature will be analyzed to understand its limitations and applicability to youth populations, including strategies for risk reduction with preservation of benefits.
