Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast

Dr Reece Granger BSc (Hons), BChiro
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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients. DISCLAIMER: All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physician and do not rely on the author's advice.

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    Tour de France, Concussion and ‘Life and Death: A Cycling Memoir’ with Dr Bridie O'Donnell

    Send us Fan Mail Dr Bridie O'Donnell is a valedictorian graduate of the University of Queensland Medical School who paused her medical career to become one of Australia's most accomplished cyclists. A multiple-time Australian National Time Trial Champion, she represented Australia on the international stage for more than a decade, racing for the national team in Europe and competing at three UCI Road World Championships as well as the Commonwealth Games. In 2016, at the age of 41, she made cycling history by setting the UCI Women's Hour World Record, covering 46.882 kilometres at the Adelaide Super-Drome. Beyond competition, Dr O'Donnell has become one of Australia's most influential voices in sport—as a leading advocate for women in cycling and high-performance sport, a broadcasting pioneer who became the first woman to commentate the Tour de France for SBS, and the author of Life and Death: A Cycling Memoir. She has also served in senior leadership roles in sport, including as Head of Sport at the Victorian Institute of Sport and Chair of the independent review into Australian cycling.   01:30 – Journey into Medicine and Professional Cycling  04:30 – Mentality of Entering as Older Athlete 07:00 – Approaching Professionalism  10:10 – Reconciling Injury form Athlete vs Doctor Point of Views 16:30 – Functioning on Low Caloric Intake 18:40 – Tour de France, Current Cycling HIA Protocol’s, Addressing Cycling Injuries  27:40 – Course Surfaces and Selection,  32:30 – Power Imbalances and Women in Sports 39:45 – Dr O’Donnell UCI Record  42:30 - Favourite Moments From her Career     Dr Bridie O'Donnell @bridie_od Book: Life and Death: Bridie O'Donnell: a Cycling Memoir Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    47 min

  2. 23 juin

    Concussion, Epilepsy and The Blood-Brain Barrier with Dr Colin Doherty

    Send us Fan Mail Professor Doherty holds the Ellen Mayston Bates Chair in Neurology at Trinity College Dublin's School of Medicine and serves as a Consultant Neurologist in the Epilepsy Service at St James's Hospital. He is also a Principal Investigator at the Research Ireland FutureNeuro Centre, one of Ireland's flagship national research programmes for neurological disease. His research spans brain imaging in epilepsy, mild traumatic brain injury, and neurological disorders, uniquely positioning him to explore the critical intersection between head injuries and seizure disorders.   01:30 - Journey into Medicine and Research Epilepsy, Blood Brain Barrier and Concussion 09:00 - Concussion, Sub-Concussive Blow, Repetitive Head Impacts and Epilepsy 17:00 – Epilepsy & Seizures Like Activities During Concussion 28:00 - Blood-Brain Barrier and Concussion 35:00 – How is Blood-Brain Barrier Damaged 44:00 – Multi-disciplinary Groups and How to Make Sport’s We Love Safer  47:50 - Where to Find Professor Colin Doherty, help support and follow your research? https://futureneurocentre.ie/breakthroughs/lasting-blood-brain-barrier-damage-linked-to-cognitive-decline-in-retired-athletes/ Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=1AS5w58AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate   Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    49 min

  3. 16 juin

    Concussion Policies and Litigation; The more things change, the more they stay the same with Dr Eric Windholz

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion We are honoured to introduce returning guest Dr Eric Windholz, a leading expert in regulatory theory practice and sports law. Dr. Windholz has made significant contributions to academic literature with numerous publications in esteemed journals and substantial involvement in various books and chapters and currently Associate Professor at Monash University. Dr. Windholz also holds notable roles, including serving on the Editorial Board for the Australia New Zealand Sports Law Journal and as a Committee Member for the Law Institute of Victoria Sports Law Committee. Join us as Dr. Windholz explores complex topics such as athlete coverage, workers' compensation in sports, and clarifies the differences between class actions and individual lawsuits.   Episode 28 - Sports Law and Concussion Episode 49 – Australian Sports Commission Concussion Updates, Navigating Workers Compensation and Concussion in Sports  Episode 96 - Class Actions, AFL Concussion Claims and the Legal Fallout     01:35 - The more things change, the more they stay the same ...  05:30 - Class action update 11:50 – Class Action Litigation vs Individual Trial  14:50 - Technology updates - Helmets 23:18 – Zurich Health Insurance and Angus Brayshaw  28:06 – Aiden O'Driscoll from Western Bulldogs   35:30 - Adrain Whitehead; Carlton Player Who Got Workers Compensation   Dr Eric Windholz Journal: Professional athletes and injury insurance: A better way forward https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1037969X251337131 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7n5Zr5sAAAAJ&hl=en  X/Twitter: @ELWindholz   Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    42 min

  4. 9 juin

    History of Football, FIFA and the Soccer World Cup with Dr Tony Collins

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast,  we welcome back returning guest Professor Tony Collins, is a renowned historian and Emeritus Professor, widely regarded as a leading authority in the field of sports history. Over the course of a distinguished career spanning several decades, he has authored more than a dozen books and is a four-time recipient of the prestigious Aberdare Prize. His expertise has also been featured in major media outlets, including BBC Radio 4’s Sport. Previous Episodes Episode 61 – exploring the history of ball sports.Episode 70 – discussing the history and evolution of the concussion crisis in sport.Episode 99 – examining the history behind the famous Ashes rivalry between Australia and England.With the World Cup now upon us, today's conversation turns to the fascinating history of soccer and the rise of its governing body, FIFA, tracing the sport's evolution from its early origins to becoming the world's most popular game. 01:00 - What where First Iteration of Football 03:40 – How Soccer Took Over Rugby in England 08:05 – Way Soccer Become Global Over Other Sports 12:00 – Is English Football Responsible for Preserving Footballs Culture 19:20 – Hooliganism and Football  24:25 – History of FIFA  32:12 – How Soccer is as Strong at Club and National Level vs Other Sports 34:10 – Origins of the Soccer World Cup 41:15 – Favourite Football World Cup Moments    Tony Collins: x/twitter: @collinstony http://www.tonycollins.org  Rugby Reload Podcast: http://www.rugbyreloaded.com   Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly  Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    48 min

  5. 2 juin

    From FIFA and UEFA Independent Advisory to International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport with Professor Jon Patricios (Re-Release Feb 2025)

    Send us Fan Mail Re-Release Feb 2025: Everything was correct at time of recording and subject to change Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we're joined by Professor Jon Patricios, a leader in sports medicine since 1996. He is the Director of Waterfall Sports Orthopaedic Surgery and a Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, where he leads the Wits Sport and Health Research Group. With fellowships in sport and exercise medicine from South Africa, the UK, and Ireland, he also founded Sports Concussion South Africa. Professor Patricios consults for World Rugby and serves on various concussion committees, including the International Concussion in Sports Group. He's co-lead author of the 2023 International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport and has worked with FIFA, UEFA, and the NFL. An editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine, he’s also the author of over 130 peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on sport-related concussion and physical activity's health benefits.   03:40 - How Professor Patricios Become Involved in Sports Medicine and Concussion  06:33 - What is a concussion?  10:08 - Resources (Tools) and Challenges Across All Levels  12:38 - Concussion in Sports Group: Processes Involved Putting the Consensus paper together  17:19 - How Do You Chose the Articles for The Consensus Paper?    19:44 - Role of Medical Director    25:16 - FIFA World Cup and UEFA Independent Advisory    29:10 - Soccer Concussion Substitutes    31:20 - Where to Find Professor Jon Patricios      Professor Jon Patricios: https://www.sportsconcussion.co.za/our-team/dr-jon-patricios/ https://jonpatricios.com Consensus Statement: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/695 X/Twitter: @jonpatricios Research and Journal Article: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jon-Patricios   Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    33 min

  6. 26 mai

    Paediatric Concussion and Emergency Medicine with Dr Rodger Zemek

    Send us Fan Mail Professor Roger Zemek, an internationally recognised leader in paediatric concussion research and clinical care. Dr Zemek serves as a Paediatric Emergency Physician and Senior Researcher at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, while a Professor of Paediatrics and Emergency Medicine at University of Ottawa. His work has been central to shaping contemporary approaches to concussion assessment, recovery trajectories, and evidence-based management in children and adolescents, including leadership of one of the world’s largest prospective paediatric concussion studies. Lastly Dr. Zemek has authored more then 250 peer-reviewed articles with more than 15,000 citations    01:10 – Journey into Medicine and Pivot to Concussion Research 04:30 – Empathy of Emergency Physician and Concussion 06:30 - What is a concussion? 10:00 - Differences in Concussion Between Adults, Adolescents, and Paediatric population 16:20 – Return-to-Learn (RTL) & Return-to-Play (RTP) 23:30 – Persisting Symptoms After Concussion (PSAC) 30:00 - Predictors for PSAC 40:30 - Principle Investigator - OBI Transcendent 47:10 - Biggest Take Home Message & How to Support Dr Zemek   Professor Rodger Zemek: CHEO: https://www.cheoresearch.ca/research/find-a-researcher/roger-zemek/ Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NF6riNcAAAAJ&hl=en Clinical Risk Score for Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms Among Children With Acute Concussion in the ED - https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2499274#google_vignette https://www.transcendentconcussion.ca Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightly Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    51 min

  7. 19 mai

    Concussion: Diagnosis, Management, and Guideline Development with Dr Steven Broglio

    Send us Fan Mail Steven Broglio is a leading concussion researcher and Professor of Kinesiology, Neurology, and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, where he also directs the Michigan Concussion Centre. His research spans concussion prevention, assessment, treatment, and long-term outcomes in sport. Across his career, Dr Broglio has published more than 300 peer-reviewed papers, with his work cited over 30,000 times, and is co-principal investigator of the CARE Consortium — the largest prospective concussion study undertaken worldwide. His contributions to sports medicine and brain injury research have been recognised through multiple international awards and fellowships.    01:30 - Journey into Concussion Research  03:00 - What is a concussion and Repetitive Impacts  06:00 – Imaging and Biomarkers  10:30 - Head Injury Assessments and Concussion Diagnosis 15:30 – Management: Return-to-Play (RTP) 21:00 – Myths or Evolution of Research is Science?   24:10 – Return-to-Learn (RTL) 26:50 – How are Concussion Guidelines Formed  34:10 - How to Help and Support Dr Broglio’s Work Professor Steven Broglio https://www.kines.umich.edu/directory/steven-broglio Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=DE-SIlkAAAAJ&hl=en  https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-broglio   Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightly Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    35 min

  8. 12 mai

    Concussion in Combat Sports with Former UFC and Boxing Ringside Neurologist, Dr Nitin Sethi (Re-Release 2024)

    Send us Fan Mail *Details of this episode where correct at the time of recording and may have change Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we're thrilled to have the esteemed Dr. Nitin Sethi. Dr. Sethi is a former boxing and UFC ringside neurologist and a board-certified neurologist specializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr Sethi holds additional certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in epilepsy and sleep medicine, as well as from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Association of Ringside Physicians as a Certified Ringside Physician. In addition to his numerous publications and his book, Neurologist at Ringside, Dr. Sethi has received several notable appointments and awards, including: The Certificate of Congressional Recognition "Heroes Humanity Award" from U.S. Congresswoman Grace F. Napolitano, awarded on behalf of the World Boxing Council (WBC) for his service to communities in need. Recognition as a Leading Physician of the World and Top Neurologist in New York by The International Association of HealthCare Professionals in 2012. Appointment as Vice Chairman of the Sports Neurology Section of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) from 2022 to 2024. Serving as an Unaffiliated and Independent Neurotrauma Consultant for the NFL from 2013 to the present. Being a Ringside Panel Physician for the New York State Athletic Commission since 2012.     00:30 - About Dr Nitin Sethi 05:00 - What Is a Concussion?  07:05 - Pre and Post-Fight Assessments  12:45 – Role of Ringside Physician  16:40 – Mentality of the Sport  18:10 – Difficult in Subjectivity of Concussion and Sporting Culture 24:20 - How Too Change the Sporting Culture 29:00- UFC 244 Welterweight Main Card Jorge Masvidal vs Nate Diaz and the Fallout 41:15 - Positives of Combat Sports  Book: Neurologist at Ringside – Amazon.com Journal Articles -       To be or not to be ringside? Ethical issues pertaining to combat sports medicine: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00913847.2022.2043129 -       Neuroimaging in professional combat sports: consensus statement from the association of ringside physicians: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00913847.2022.2083922 -       Care of The Older Fighter: Position Statement of the Association of Ringside Physicians: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00913847.2024.2344227 Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightly Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    45 min
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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients. DISCLAIMER: All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physician and do not rely on the author's advice.

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    Dr Reece Granger BSc (Hons), BChiro
  • Années d’activité
    2023 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    136
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