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In this eye-opening episode of Broken Brains with Bruce Parkman, host Bruce Parkman sits down with Siegfried "Sig" Settele, co-owner of Bridge the Gap and the innovator behind the cutting-edge X Sport Mouthguard—a revolutionary device designed to protect athletes from concussions and oral trauma.

From youth athletes to elite professionals, concussions continue to threaten long-term brain health in sports. Sig shares his powerful mission to change the game with smart safety technology that combines precision dental fitting with AI-powered sensors to track and report impact data in real-time. This forward-thinking approach allows coaches, trainers, and parents to take immediate, informed action—before it's too late.

This episode dives into:

• Why mouthguards are essential (and often overlooked) in concussion prevention
• How technology is reshaping athlete safety
• The future of injury monitoring with real-time data
• The importance of proactive protection for youth athletes and their growing brains

Whether you're a parent, coach, athlete, or medical professional, this conversation is packed with valuable insights into sports safety, traumatic brain injury prevention, and the next generation of protective gear.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Repetitive Brain Trauma

02:06 The Journey to Creating Export Mouthguards

08:31 Innovative Design and Technology of Mouthguards

15:26 Importance of Mouthguards for Athletes

18:32 Mechanisms of Concussion Reduction

22:59 The Importance of Proper Mouth Guard Fit

23:40 Concerns About Children in Contact Sports

26:32 Athlete Endorsements and Real-World Applications

28:41 Innovations in AI Sensors for Safety

32:10 The Future of Impact Measurement Technology

37:01 The Mission to Protect Young Athletes

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