The Sports Doctor
The Sports Doctor is in! Dr. Robert A Weil, Sports Podiatrist, specializes in orthotics that improve alignment, stability, balance & performance. He has practiced podiatry & sports medicine for over 30 years in the Aurora- Naperville area and was recently inducted into the prestigious 2019 National Fitness Hall Of Fame. Dr. Bob has treated many of the world’s premier athletes from all types of sports. He is the host of “The Sports Doctor™” Radio Show. The show is now featured on BBS Radio Network, UK Health Radio Network & Sports 4 Fanz Radio. Dr. Bob was formerly on HealthyLife Radio and was also on WDCB public radio in Chicago for over 20 years. He has written articles for many newspapers & magazines and is a frequent guest on other networks. And his new book, co-written with Sharkie Zartman, titled '#Hey Sports Parents! An Essential Guide for Any Parent with a Child in Sports' - is now available on Amazon!
Join the Sports Doctor and his great guests for important topical information for injury free exercise, wellness and sports performance for both adults and kids. Frequent topics include, the role of the foot in sports, all aspects of sports medicine including, proper sports shoes, youth safety, health, wellness, and sports performance for both adults and children.
Guest, Katherine Price Snedaker
Katherine Price Snedaker, LCSW, is the Executive Director and Founder of PINK Concussions, a 501c3 non-profit, for female brain injury from sport, domestic violence/assault, accidents or military service. Snedaker is an international speaker, brain injury professional, researcher, brain injury survivor and parent of a child with a brain injury. Snedaker has presented on sex differences in brain injury for organizations such as the United States Department of Veterans Affairs VA, Boston Children's Hospital, Ohio State University, and the International Brain Injury Association.
Katherine has produced and presented at eight International Summits on female brain injury with Georgetown University Medical Center, Palo Alto VA Healthcare System, International Brain Injury Association, the International Conference on Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury and Mount Sinai (CTE in Women).
Katherine conducts research studies and facilitates ongoing support groups for women, young women, veterans, and caregivers/parents as well as medical professionals. Katherine’s work with PINK Concussions has been featured in Scientific American, Marie Claire, US News and World Report, The Washington Post, HEALTH magazine, STAT, AP the Big Story, and Neurology Advisor. Katherine has appeared on Good Morning America, NBC News, Fox News, ESPN's Outside the lines (twice), and Aljazeera.
