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.

  1. 8H AGO

    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

  2. MAY 19

    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

  3. MAY 12

    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

  4. MAY 5

    Concussion Advocacy and Concussed: Sport's Uncomfortable Truth with Sam Peters

    Send us Fan Mail Sam has spent over two decades in sports journalism and is widely recognised for his work in rugby and athlete welfare. He led what was, at the time, a groundbreaking media campaign on concussion in rugby, earning a nomination for the Cudlipp Prize in 2014. Among his many accolades—including nominations for Rugby Journalist of the Year and Investigative Reporter of the Year—Sam is also the author of the award-winning book Concussed: Sport's Uncomfortable Truth, which won the Pinsent Masons Sports Writing Award and was shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year.   01:10 - How Was Concussed: Sport's Uncomfortable Truth Received 04:48 – Concussion Advocacy 11:15 – Ethical Codes: Example ‘Blood Gate’ 15:30 – Strategies of Conveying a Clear Message  20:00 – Return to Learn and Life  22:20 – How the Public Receive the Message  25:30 – Litigation Against World Rugby  33:35 – Favorited Moments from Sport & Journalism    Twitter/x: @plantedSam  https://www.concussed.media    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

    37 min

  5. APR 28

    Prelude to a Crisis: A History of Sports-Related Concussion Research and the Influence of Neuropsychology with Assistant Teaching Professor, Owen Griffith

    Send us Fan Mail Owen’s work focuses on the neuropsychological mechanisms underpinning sports-related traumatic brain injury. His research explores how concussion impacts functional behaviour, cognition, and broader mental health and well-being. Prelude to a Crisis: A History of Sports-Related Concussion Research and the Influence of Neuropsychology, co-authored with Jamie Schultz.  01:15 - Sports History and Concussion 08:00 - Biocultural Perspective in Sports-Related Concussion. 13:25 - History and Emergence of Neuropsychology in Concussion 17:25 – The SLAM Model 21:30 – Divergence of Concussion and Time Points Pre/Pots Bennet Omalu 26:00 - What Has ‘Concussion Crisis’ History Taught Us   28:00 – Addressing Concussion as an Athlete and Researcher on Concussion  31:20 – How to Convey the Message Regarding Concussion 35:22 - Favourite Moment’s in Sport  39:45 - Where Can People Find You and Help Your Research   Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    42 min

  6. APR 21

    Participation in Professional American-Style Football and Suicide Mortality: 1979–2019 with Dr Rachel Grashow

    Send us Fan Mail Dr Grashow is a senior research scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Director of Epidemiological Research Initiatives for the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University. Her work focuses on the long-term health effects of sport—particularly concussion and repetitive head impacts—in elite athletes.  01:50 – Pretext: What is Concussion and CTE 03:20 - Participation in Professional American-Style Football and Suicide Mortality: 1979–2019: Reasoning behind looking at this data 05:50 – Main Findings of The Study 10:50 –Stigma of Concussion and Mental Health Challenges 12:30 – Trends and Explanation Between Sports 17:00 – Caregiver Burden and Effect on Wife’s  21:00 – Frequent Concerns and Reports from Caregivers  25:00 – Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Professional Athlete Population 28:00 – Assessing and Data Collection of Caregivers 33:30 –Testosterone Levels in Athletes   Episode 82: Perceived Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Suicidality in Former Professional Football Players (NFL) With Dr Rachel Grashow   Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    43 min

  7. APR 14

    From Professional NRL Player to Elite NRL Referee with Henry Perenara

    Send us Fan Mail Henry Perenara played over 70 matches in the NRL at club level and also represented New Zealand internationally. Following his playing career, he transitioned into officiating, making his first-grade refereeing debut in 2011. He went on to officiate more than 200 matches, including international fixtures such as the Four Nations and the Rugby League World Cup.  01:10 - Henry Perenara Journey into Rugby League 05:10 – Hardest Part Transitioning Form a Player to Referee 11:00 – Man Management of Players and the Media 13:10 – What Was Expected of a Referee Regarding Player Welfare 16:10 – Difficulty of Making Split Second Decisions  20:00 – Transitioning from Two Referee’s to One in Covid-19 25:50 – Impact and Toll of Covid-19 Season  32:15 – Differences Between Refereeing Club vs World Cup 37:05 – How Does the Bunker Work 40:36 – Favourite Moments as a Player and Referee  42:45 – Henry’s Heart Condition and Where to Find Him   Henry Perenara  https://www.smartmove.com.au/our-team/henry-perenara/   Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    52 min

  8. APR 7

    Combat Sports and the Integration of AI in Concussion Management with M2MMA General Manager Chris Cannon

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, today we have the honour and privilege to welcome Chris Cannon.  Chris is the General Manager of M2MMA, a combat sports organisation using artificial intelligence to improve athlete wellbeing across physical, psychological, and financial domains. A key focus is reducing major risks in the sport—particularly weight cutting and concussion (mild traumatic brain injury), which is the focus of today’s discussion. 01:14 - Chris’s Journey into M2MMA  05:50 - What is M2MMA & How is AI involved? 08:52 – What Data is Being Collected? 13:40 – Protection of Data 14:50 – Athlete Perception’s to Data Collection 18:00 – Examples of Data Collection 20:40 – Understanding the Whole Issue 26:45 – Outside Perception on AI Tracking from Other Sports 30:45 – Chris’s Favourite Sporting Moment and Moving Forward in Sport M2MMA:  Website: https://m2mma.com IG: @m2mmaofficial and @cccannon10 Facebook: M2MMA Official   Social media: Twitter: @firstconcussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com

    39 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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  • Creator
    Dr Reece Granger BSc (Hons), BChiro
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    131
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
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