Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast ! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Monique Le Mottee. Monique is a high-performance physiotherapist and certified strength and conditioning coach at WA Sports Performance. Prior to moving to Perth, she worked at the renowned Athletes Authority in Sydney, where she supported the NRL and NRLW West Tigers, the Under 19...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast ! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to be joined by Tony Collins, a renowned historian and Emeritus Professor. With a career spanning decade, Tony is a leading expert in sports history, having authored over 12 books and won the prestigious Aberdare Prize four times. His expertise has been sought after by major TV programs like BBC R...

Send us Fan Mail Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional or your medical practitioner before making any changes to your diet, supplementation, or treatment plan, especially if you have a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). The content shared her...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome Back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, Today, we have Dr. Joe Warne who is a leading authority in sports science, biomechanics, and physiology, specializing in the biomechanics of running and the role of footwear. With a wealth of hands-on experience in Strength and Conditioning, Dr. Warne has worked with elite athletes and teams, also serving as a high-performance coach...

Send us Fan Mail Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast - Best of 2024 – Part 3 of 3 In this special episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast , we’re revisiting some of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and eye-opening moments from our past episodes. If you’ve missed any of the crucial conversations we've had about Research, Concussion Devices, Professional Athletes, Doctors, Reporting, Poli...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we’re bringing you Part 2 of 3, where we revisit some of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and eye-opening moments from our 2024 episodes. We’ll be covering a range of important topics, including interpersonal violence, blast exposure, baseline testing, imaging techniques, as well as concussion in paediatric, youth, and female populations. We’ll also shar...

Send us Fan Mail Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast - Best of 2024 – Part 1 of 3 In this special episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast , we’re revisiting some of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and eye-opening moments from our past episodes. If you’ve missed any of the crucial conversations we've had about mild traumatic brain injurie's history, concussion and CTE, this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast ! Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Mu Yang with us. Dr. Yang is an Assistant Professor at Columbia University and the Director of the Mouse Neurobehavior Core. With over 25 years of experience, she’s made significant contributions to the field of pre-clinical mouse models for human diseases and neurological disorders. In addition t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast . Today, we are privileged to have Dr. Jason Chan join us. Dr. Chan recently retired after a distinguished 10-year tenure as the Chief Medical Officer for the Melbourne Storm, where he oversaw the medical management of the team during an era marked by remarkable success. Under his leadership, the Storm appeared in five grand finals,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today we have the honour to be joined by Sam Peters. Sam has over 20 years of experience in sports journalism, having become a recognized figure in the field, particularly in the realm of rugby and concussion awareness. Sam led a powerful media campaign on concussion in rugby that earned notable acclaim, including a nomination for t...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we have the privilege of hosting Dr Jason Tabor, an expert in the field of concussion research. Dr Tabor has completed his PhD on biomarkers in concussion and has recently published one of the largest studies to date on plasma biomarkers in adolescents with sports-related concussions. His ground-breaking work has made signifi...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast ! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Kristen Quigley. Kristen is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Reno, where she also serves as the Assistant Director of Operations at the Neuromechanics Lab. Her research focuses on mild traumatic brain injury, concussion, and baseline testing. Kristen earned her Neuroscien...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! This Episode, we have the extreme honour and privilege to be joined by ESPN journalist Mark Fainaru-Wada. Mark is an esteemed investigative journalist whose ground-breaking work has shaped the conversation around sports integrity and athlete health. He is the co-author of two New York Times bestsellers: Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! We're excited to reintroduce Dr. Eric Windholz, a prominent expert in regulatory theory and sports law. With numerous publications in esteemed journals and significant contributions to various books and chapters, Dr. Windholz has made a remarkable impact in the field. He currently serves as a senior lecturer at Monash University&apo...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! Today, we’re honoured to be joined by Alix Popham, a former professional Welsh Rugby Union player with an impressive career of over 350 club appearances and 33 caps for his country. Alix is a 2008 Grand Slam Winner and played in both the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups, also claiming the Anglo-Welsh Cup. In April 2020, Alix was diagn...

Send us Fan Mail In Todays episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Helen Murray, a research fellow at the Centre for Brain Research at the University of Auckland. Dr. Murray is a distinguished neuroanatomist whose research delves into Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) and  other neuropathologies. With a remarkable publication record of over 30 peer-reviewed articles and more than 1,000 citatio...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we are honoured to welcome Clinical Associate Professor Rebecca Bliss. Dr. Bliss is affiliated with the Department of Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, and Athletic Training at the University of Kansas Medical Centre. She is board certified in neurological physical therapy and has achieved advanced competency in V...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding Baseline Concussion Testing and Cardiac Arrest Risks in Athletes with Dr Kimberly Harmon.     Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have Professor Kimberly Harmon with us. With extensive expertise in university, collegiate, and professional athletics, Professor Harmon has held numerous prestigious positions, including: Head of the...

Send us Fan Mail 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 medicin...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we’re thrilled to have Dr. Scott Ramsey as our guest. Dr. Ramsey is an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia, and also serves as a clinical nurse at British Columbia Children’s Hospital. Before transitioning to his current roles, he was a high-level athl...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast . Today, we are privileged to host Dr. Stephanie Adams, an Honorary Fellow in Sports and Brain Health at the University of Edinburgh. Dr. Adams holds a Master’s degree in Human Cognitive Neuropsychology and a PhD in concussion education. Dr Adams is also a member of the Scottish Government's Concussion Advisory Gro...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we're excited to have Dr. Sarah Hellewell join us. Dr Hellewell is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Curtin University and the Perron Institute in Perth, specializing in Neurotrauma. Her research focuses on neuroimaging and the development of objective tools to assess and monitor brain pathology in concussion. She has al...

Send us Fan Mail We are joined by Professor James Smoliga, who serves as the Director of Research and Faculty Development for Tufts University's, Doctor of Physical Therapy program in Seattle. Professor Smoliga previously held the position of Associate Director of the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory at High Point University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medici...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, In this episode, we're excited to welcome back Dr. Katie Mitchell. As a key member of the Concussion in Para Sports Group, Dr. Mitchell discuss important topics including classification systems, baseline testing, and the challenges of delayed access to care for para-athletes. Join us for an insightful conversation about these critic...

Send us Fan Mail Content Advisory: This episode contains in-depth discussions on sensitive and potentially distressing topics, specifically suicide and domestic violence. These subjects are addressed with the intention of providing critical insights and raising awareness; however, they may evoke strong emotional reactions. Given the gravity and personal nature of these issues, we advise listener d...