In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Greg Canty, Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, to explore the latest in pediatric concussion care. From updated return-to-play protocols to the evolving science of rest and recovery, Dr. Canty shares practical insights every pediatrician can use. We’ll also discuss risk factors for prolonged recovery, the role of schools in concussion management, and how pediatricians can stay current in this rapidly changing field.
Whether you’re on the sidelines or in the clinic, this conversation will help you better support your young patients after a head injury.
Concussions 101
Featured Speaker:
Greg Canty, MD
Greg Canty, MD is the Medical Director of the Sports Medicine Center at Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. He is an Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Pediatrics at the UMKC School of Medicine. His education journey includes medical school and pediatrics residency at the University of Louisville, a pediatric emergency medicine fellowship at Children’s Mercy, and a primary care sports medicine fellowship at the University of Colorado. He is a long-standing member of the AAP’s Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness and previously served on the Council’s Executive Committee. He was recently the lead author on the AAP Position Statement titled “Safety in Cheerleading.” He is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine and PRiSM (Pediatric Research in Sports Medicine). He serves on the Sports Medicine Advisory Committee for Missouri State High School Activities Association(MSHSAA). Most importantly he is the father of 3 young girls, a youth sports coach and a huge advocate for improving the health and wellness of all youth through physical activity and sports participation.