🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is  unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly  interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!
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💡 In this Episode:
🤝 Dr. Julie Hershberg, physical therapist, educator, and founder of Reactive PT and Reactive Education, shares her expertise on whole-person rehabilitation for concussion and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). With decades of experience in neurology, Dr. Hershberg explains how sensory and autonomic systems influence recovery, how brain network science informs her approach, and why interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for complex cases. Learn strategies to improve outcomes, avoid misdiagnosis, and integrate neuroscience into compassionate care.

🥼 Dr. Hershberg founded Reactive PT to bring whole-person rehabilitation to the greater Los Angeles community. She leads a team of over 30 professionals, including PTs, OTs, speech therapists, psychologists, yoga therapists, and fitness specialists, serving people with complex neurological conditions and chronic disease. As a professor at the University of Southern California, she teaches and mentors clinicians worldwide through Reactive Education. A self-described “neuro nerd” and recovering perfectionist, she balances her passion for learning with life as a mom of two teens, a wife, and a lover of coffee (decaf) and the outdoors.

📣 This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education.

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 Reactive PT Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/reactivept
🔗 Reactive PT – https://www.reactivept.com
🔗 Reactive Education – https://www.reactiveeducation.com
🔗 Functional Connectivity Gradients Reveal Altered Hierarchical Cortical Organization in Functional Neurological Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40502606/

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Subjective Experiences of FND Patients
02:04 Concussion and FND: Overlapping Symptoms
04:36 Clinical Tools for Assessing FND and Concussion
06:50 Barriers in the Healthcare System for FND Patients
09:50 Education and Training in FND for New Clinicians
12:37 Crossover Between Concussion and FND
15:22 Differentiating Symptoms of Concussion and FND
18:02 Sensory and Autonomic Processing in FND and Concussion

A Word From Our Sponsor:
🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets.

The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk.

This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers.

Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is  unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly  interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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💡 In this Episode:
🤝 Dr. Julie Hershberg, physical therapist, educator, and founder of Reactive PT and Reactive Education, shares her expertise on whole-person rehabilitation for concussion and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). With decades of experience in neurology, Dr. Hershberg explains how sensory and autonomic systems influence recovery, how brain network science informs her approach, and why interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for complex cases. Learn strategies to improve outcomes, avoid misdiagnosis, and integrate neuroscience into compassionate care.

🥼 Dr. Hershberg founded Reactive PT to bring whole-person rehabilitation to the greater Los Angeles community. She leads a team of over 30 professionals, including PTs, OTs, speech therapists, psychologists, yoga therapists, and fitness specialists, serving people with complex neurological conditions and chronic disease. As a professor at the University of Southern California, she teaches and mentors clinicians worldwide through Reactive Education. A self-described “neuro nerd” and recovering perfectionist, she balances her passion for learning with life as a mom of two teens, a wife, and a lover of coffee (decaf) and the outdoors.

📣 This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education.

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 Concussion Headache Guide for People Post Concussion https://reactive.mykajabi.com/concussionfreebie
🔗 Reactive PT Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/reactivept
🔗 Reactive PT – https://www.reactivept.com
🔗 Reactive Education – https://www.reactiveeducation.com
🔗 Functional Connectivity Gradients Reveal Altered Hierarchical Cortical Organization in Functional Neurological Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40502606/

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Goals for Concussion Awareness
01:22 Journey into Neuro Physical Therapy
03:07 Building a Neuro-Focused Practice
05:35 Understanding Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND)
08:03 The Intersection of Concussion and FND
10:57 Patient Experiences and Healthcare Navigation
14:41 Trends in Neurodiversity and Patient Clusters
17:20 Neuroaffirming Care and Personal Insights
20:14 Resources and Community Support
22:46 Conclusion and Future Directions

A Word From Our Sponsor:

🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers.

Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is  unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly  interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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💡 In this Episode:
🎙️ In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Jeff Moore and Dr. Jessica Schwartz go deeper into what it means to operate at the top of your clinical scope and how payment models, clinic environments, and referral systems directly impact patient outcomes.

🧳 We Unpack:
 •The difference between certification and true clinical confidence
 •Why Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio doesn’t offer residencies — and why that matters
 •How emotionally intelligent PTs navigate flare-ups and complex patient presentations
 •The dangers of myopic thinking in business and clinical care
 •In-network vs out-of-network care: it’s not either-or — it’s AND

🤝 From concussion recovery to chronic pain, this episode highlights why environment, equity, and education matter  and how we can all be part of the solution.

🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share to amplify compassionate, top-of-scope care across the rehab world.

📲 Listen, rate, and subscribe to support global access to compassionate, evidence-informed concussion care.

🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the the vagus nerve, nervous system, and pelvic health. 

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio home page: https://ptonice.com/
🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio Certifications page: https://ptonice.com/certifications/ 🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio IG: https://www.instagram.com/icephysio/
🔗 Onward Home Page: https://onwardphysicaltherapy.com/ 
🔗 Onward IG page: https://www.instagram.com/onwardphysicaltherapy/

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Navigating Financial Challenges in Business
01:12 Top of Scope in Physical Therapy
02:28 The Importance of Clinical Expertise
05:24 Understanding Patient Reactions and Emotional Intelligence
08:19 The Role of Environment in Clinical Practice
11:16 Payment Models and Access to Care
14:25 Residency and Certification in Physical Therapy
18:11 The Future of Physical Therapy

A Word From Our Sponsor:
🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers.

Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is  unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly  interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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💡 In This Episode:
🎙️In this energizing first episode with Dr. Jeff Moore, we explore what it really means to practice at the top of scope, especially in the worlds of concussion, pelvic health, and chronic pain.

📣 We Unpack:
 •The risks of rest and the side effects of doing nothing
 •The evolution from Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio to Onward PT
 •Fitness-forward rehab that meets patients where they are
 •Why psychologically informed care is essential for nervous system recovery
 •How your environment directly shapes clinical outcomes

🧠 Whether you’re treating persistent concussion symptoms or optimizing care for complex orthopedic patients, this episode challenges you to rethink what high-quality, emotionally intelligent physical therapy really looks like in 2025.

🌐 Learn more and enroll: www.ConcussionCorner.org

📲 Listen, rate, and subscribe to support global access to compassionate, evidence-informed concussion care.

🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the the vagus nerve, nervous system, and pelvic health. 

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio home page: https://ptonice.com/
🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio Certifications page: https://ptonice.com/certifications/
🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio IG: https://www.instagram.com/icephysio/
🔗 Onward Home Page: https://onwardphysicaltherapy.com/
🔗 Onward IG page: https://www.instagram.com/onwardphysicaltherapy/

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Physical Therapy Innovations
01:55 The Evolution of Onward Physical Therapy
05:58 ICE Physio's Curriculum and Specialization
09:43 Challenging Rest: Movement in Recovery
13:48 The Importance of a Safe Learning Environment
16:45 Inclusivity in Physical Therapy Practices
21:24 Looking Ahead: Future of Physical Therapy
27:02 Rethinking Rest and Recovery
27:58 Elevating Clinical Environments for Psychological Safety

A Word From Our Sponsor:
🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets.

The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk.

This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers.

Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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💡 In this Episode:
In Part 2 of our conversation with pelvic health Physical Therapist and yoga-informed clinician, Dr. Anne Duch PT, DPT, WCS (⁨@ptforwomen⁩) we go deeper into the lived experience of healing from trauma, brain injury, and chronic pelvic dysfunction.

Together, we explore:
🧠 Symptom overlap between concussion and vagal nerve dysfunction
🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive language: AFAB, AMAB, and why words matter
💡 How to create safe, healing environments in clinic
🗣️ Trauma-informed communication and therapeutic presence
 🌬️ Nervous system regulation from the body up
🤝 The power of interdisciplinary collaboration
⭐️ This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education.

🥼 Dr. Anne Collins Duch is a board certified pelvic health physical therapist and an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher with 28 years of experience in treating a wide variety of pelvic health conditions. Her Wilmington, Delaware private practice is housed within a vibrant yoga studio where she is able to educate her patients and yoga students on the benefits of establishing a sound movement practice that integrates effective nervous system regulation strategies for a more complete whole body experience.

💻 Dr. Duch has a special interest in the Polyvagal Theory, which led to the development of her virtual course offering, What Happens in Vagus Doesn’t Have to Stay in Vagus: Nervous System Regulation Course. She served as a panelist at the Endometriosis Summit, the Elhers Danlos Global Learning Conference, and the Pelvic Global Menopause Conference and presents to various professional organizations and fellow clinicians about pelvic health topics, as well as the use of vagal toning strategies as part of their health and wellness management.

🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the the vagus nerve, nervous system, and pelvic health.

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 Courses with Anne Duch: https://www.anneduch.com/courses
🔗 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ptforwomen/
🔗 Resilience and Sexuality After Concussion in Women https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7930863/ 
🔗 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207198/

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Exploring the Intersection of Concussion and Pelvic Health
04:24 Creating Safe Spaces in Healthcare
08:56 Understanding the Role of Environment in Patient Care 
13:15 Calming the Nervous System: Strategies for Patients 
19:14 Navigating Intimacy and Trauma in Patient Care
23:53 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration

A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒
Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets.

The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. 

This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. '

Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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💡 In this Episode:
🧠 The vagus nerve and its role in trauma, recovery, and body awareness
🌬️ Breathing, core pressure, and the “core canister” in rehab
🚺 The crossover between concussion symptoms and pelvic floor dysfunction
🌈 Creating safe, inclusive spaces for patients across the sex and gender spectrum
🗣️ The importance of language: AFAB, AMAB, and why inclusive care matters
💡 Why so many patients feel mismanaged and how we can do better

Dr. Anne Collins Duch is a board certified pelvic health physical therapist and an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher with 28 years of experience in treating a wide variety of pelvic health conditions. Her Wilmington, Delaware private practice is housed within a vibrant yoga studio where she is able to educate her patients and yoga students on the benefits of establishing a sound movement practice that integrates effective nervous system regulation strategies for a more complete whole body experience. Dr. Duch has a special interest in the Polyvagal Theory, which led to the development of her virtual course offering, What Happens in Vagus Doesn’t Have to Stay in Vagus: Nervous System Regulation Course. She served as a panelist at the Endometriosis Summit, the Elhers Danlos Global Learning Conference, and the Pelvic Global Menopause Conference and presents to various professional organizations and fellow clinicians about pelvic health topics, as well as the use of vagal toning strategies as part of their health and wellness management.

🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the the vagus nerve, nervous system, and pelvic health.

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 Courses with Anne Duch: https://www.anneduch.com/courses
🔗 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ptforwomen/
🔗 Resilience and Sexuality After Concussion in Women https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7930863/ 
🔗 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207198/

📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
01:53 Journey into Pelvic Health and Yoga
05:48 Intersection of Pelvic Health and Concussion
09:19 Understanding Pelvic Physical Therapy
12:23 The Role of Pelvic PT in Various Life Stages
13:55 Valsalva Maneuver and Autonomic Regulation
15:50 The Vagus Nerve and Its Importance
20:40 Trusting the Body: Movement and Safety
 22:20 Screening for Trauma in Pelvic Health 25:00 Gut Dysfunction and the Nervous System
26:28 Courses and Resources for Learning
27:19 Exploring Brain Injury and Pelvic Health Connections
27:49 Intimacy, DEI, and Patient Communication in Care

A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒
Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! 

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📍 Chapters:
00:00 Exploring Intimacy and Concussion
03:26 Physiological Considerations in Intimacy
06:13 Addressing Patient Concerns
10:06 Future of Concussion Care
13:36 Concussion Corner Outro 

In this Episode:
💡 In Episode 2, we’re talking about what rarely gets discussed in clinic: sex, intimacy, and concussion recovery. Dr. José Posas returns to dive deep into the physiology behind intimacy, the autonomic nervous system, and why dysautonomia, cervical instability, and hormonal health need to be part of the care plan. We discuss how brain injury can impact libido, cycle health, erectile dysfunction, emotional safety, and how we as clinicians can approach these topics with curiosity, respect, and compassion. This episode is a must-listen for rehab professionals who want to bring real-life function back into their treatment plans.

💡 Want to learn directly from Dr. Posas? Meet him during our Fall 2025 cohort of Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part II.

🔗 Join us: www.ConcussionCorner.org
#SexAndConcussion #Dysautonomia #ConcussionRecovery #IntimacyAfterTBI #ConcussionCornerPodcast #TeachOneServeMany 

🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the neurology and interdisciplinary care.

🎓 Ready to dive deeper? Dr. Posas' returns as faculty this fall for Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part II. Join our September 2025 cohort and learn from Dr. Posas and our full interdisciplinary team live and online.

👉 Enroll now at www.ConcussionCorner.org 

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

🔗 Provider perceptions of the assessment and rehabilitation of sexual functioning after Traumatic Brain Injury https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28699795/
🔗 American Academy of Neurology Sport Concussion Resources: https://www.aan.com/practice/sports-concussion-patient-resources/
🔗 Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction after Traumatic Brain Injury: An Educational Manual https://biausa.org/public-affairs/media/sexual-functioning-and-satisfaction-after-traumatic-brain-injury-an-educational-manual 
🔗 Approach to Concussion for the Non-Neurologist https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39893028/ 🔗 Meet Dr. Posas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-posas-md-faan-0a510696/

A Word From Our Sponsor:
🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States.

🌎 We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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📍Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Concussion Corner Podcast
05:24 The Jefferson Cares Project: Elevating Student Care
10:47 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration
16:01 A Success Story: Overcoming Persistent Symptoms
21:20 Final Thoughts and Future Conversations
23:12 Introduction to Dr. Jose Pocas and Concussion Care
23:39 Exploring Concussion Rehabilitation and Interdisciplinary Learning

🎧 In this Episode: 
💡 In Episode 1 of 2, I’m joined by Dr. José Posas MD, FAAN, Sports Neurologist and Associate Professor at the University of Virginia. Together, we explore the evolving role of sports neurology and how interdisciplinary care, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and social determinants of health (SDOH) must be part of the concussion conversation.

🗣️ We talk about what clinicians are still missing when it comes to validating the patient symptom profile, why some concussion patients are overlooked due to systemic inequities, and how we can build bridges across disciplines to improve care.

🧠 If you’re a PT, OT, ATC, neuropsych, nurse, or physician who wants to deepen your concussion practice, this episode is for you. #SportsNeurology #ConcussionCare #HealthEquity #SDOH #ConcussionCornerPodcast #TeachOneServeMany

🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of neurology and interdisciplinary care.

🎓 Ready to dive deeper? Dr. Posas returns as faculty this fall for Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part II. Join our September 2025 cohort and learn from Dr. Posas and our full interdisciplinary team live and online.

👉 Enroll now at www.ConcussionCorner.org

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 NY Times Opiod Crisis https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/us/west-virginia-opioids.html
🔗 APTA Safe Pain Management Advocacy https://www.apta.org/advocacy/issues/opioid-epidemic-safe-pain-management
🔗 Meet Dr. Posas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-posas-md-faan-0a510696/
🔗 Underrepresented in Neurology, the value of diversity in medicine, and the importance of tackling systemic racism and disparities in access to care https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2021/03180/Underrepresented_in_Neurology__A_New_AAN_Section.9.aspx
🔗 Approach to Concussion for the Non-Neurologist https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39893028/

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🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! 

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In this Episode:
🎙️ When it comes to post-concussion rehabilitation, the cervical spine is frequently under-assessed despite its critical role in symptom generation and persistence. In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Julia Treleaven PhD, BPhty, FACP, we go beyond the structural contributions of the cervical spine and explore the often-overlooked psychosocial factors that impact concussion recovery. We discuss how fear avoidance, catastrophizing, and missed cervical spine involvement can lead to persistent post-concussion symptoms and delayed progress.
🩻 Dr. Treleaven shares insights on the role of manual therapy, sensorimotor training, and the importance of individualized, interdisciplinary care. We also reflect on her experience teaching inside Concussion Corner Academy®, including what stood out about our students’ clinical reasoning and the power of collaborative learning.
😵‍💫 We also tackle common clinical oversights in concussion care, such as failing to differentiate between vestibular and cervicogenic dizziness or relying too heavily on passive rest. Dr. Treleaven walks us through practical strategies for differential diagnosis and explains how early, targeted cervical interventions can significantly improve patient outcomes.
🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the cervical spine.
🎓 Ready to dive deeper? Dr. Treleaven returns as faculty this fall for Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part II. Join our September 2025 cohort and learn from Dr. Treleaven and our full interdisciplinary team live and online.

 👉 Enroll now at www.ConcussionCorner.org

 📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

🔗 🆕 📄 Lesser-known patient-reported symptoms arising from the upper cervical spine - A scoping review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40580787/
🔗 Effectiveness of adding rehabilitation of cervical related sensorimotor control to manual therapy and exercise for neck pain: A randomized controlled trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36414518/
🔗 The efficacy of manual therapy and exercise for treating non-specific neck pain: A systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28826164/
🔗 Effects of Multimodal Interventions on Patients with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40139494/

00:00 Concussion Education Evolution
04:07 The Role of Manual Therapy 
08:40 Fear Avoidance and Catastrophizing 
16:18 Upcoming Publications and Conferences
27:10 Concussion Corner® Outro 

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*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

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Sensorimotor Dysfunction & the Cervical Spine: What Clinicians Miss After Concussion | Dr. Julia Treleaven Part I
 
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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In this Episode:

🎙️ When it comes to post-concussion rehabilitation, the cervical spine is frequently under-assessed despite its critical role in symptom generation and persistence. In Episode 1 of the Concussion Corner Podcast® , we’re joined by Dr. Julia Treleaven, an internationally recognized researcher and clinician, to explore how dysfunction of the cervical spine contributes to persistent post-concussion symptoms through disrupted sensorimotor control, proprioception, and impaired head-eye coordination.

🧠 Dr. Treleaven highlights the importance of the superior colliculus, a midbrain structure that integrates visual, vestibular, and cervical proprioceptive inputs. Disruption in these systems, particularly from whiplash-associated or traumatic cervical spine injuries, can result in symptoms like dizziness, postural instability, and blurred vision that are often misattributed solely to brain injury and/or concussion.

🩻 We also tackle common clinical oversights in concussion care, such as failing to differentiate between vestibular and cervicogenic dizziness or relying too heavily on passive rest. Dr. Treleaven walks us through practical strategies for differential diagnosis and explains how early, targeted cervical interventions can significantly improve patient outcomes. Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the cervical spine.

 🎓 Ready to dive deeper? Dr. Treleaven returns as faculty this fall for Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part II. Join our September 2025 cohort and learn from Dr. Treleaven and our full interdisciplinary team live and online.

👉 Enroll now at www.ConcussionCorner.org

📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:

🔗 Effectiveness of adding rehabilitation of cervical related sensorimotor control to manual therapy and exercise for neck pain: A randomized controlled trial https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36414518/
🔗 The efficacy of manual therapy and exercise for treating non-specific neck pain: A systematic review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28826164/ 
🔗 Effects of Multimodal Interventions on Patients with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40139494/ 

00:00 Understanding the Cervical Spine's Role in Concussion
03:37 The Importance of the Superior Colliculus
06:10 Clinical Errors in Concussion Rehabilitation
09:58 Differential Diagnosis: Recognizing Cervical Spine Involvement
12:29 The Impact of Early Treatment on Patient Outcomes
14:54 Future Directions in Cervical Spine Research
17:28 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Education in Concussion Care
21:46 Concussion Corner Podcast® Outro

A Word From Our Sponsor:
🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎

*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.