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The Emotional Impact of Youth Sports Injuries

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A sports injury can affect much more than a young athlete’s body. In this episode, Stephanie Pearce, MD, explores the emotional side of being sidelined, including the grief, frustration and loss of identity that can follow an injury. Dr. Pearce is Director of Sports Medicine at Nemours Children’s Health and a team physician for the U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboarding Team. She shares how families, coaches and care teams can support young athletes through recovery, build resilience and help them return to the sports they love.

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Stephanie Pearce, MD, Director of Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health, team physician, U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboarding Team

Host/Producer: Carol Vassar

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Carol Vassar

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Carol Vassar is the award-winning host and producer of the Well Beyond Medicine podcast for Nemours Children’s Health. She is a communications and media professional with over three decades of experience in radio/audio production, public relations, communications, social media, and digital marketing. Audio production, writing, and singing are her passions, and podcasting is a natural extension of her experience and enthusiasm for storytelling.

Stephanie Pearce, MD, Director of Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, Nemours Children’s Health, Team Physician, U.S. Olympic Ski and Snowboarding Team

Dr. Pearce is a board-certified, dual fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon and team physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team, specializing in snowboard and freeski athletes. She also cares for young athletes, helping them recover from injuries, return to play and reach peak performance.