Concussion Corner®

🧠 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

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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. '

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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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🧠 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/

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:
🎙️ 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 

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*

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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.

🧠🎙Welcome to SEASON 5 of the Concussion Corner Podcast®!!! 🥼📻

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

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy®: Did you know we built the Concussion Corner Academy® which has 20 or 40 hours of continuing education credits for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States?! Visit us at https://www.ConcussionCorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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 with medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency. Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube 🎧 http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerFacebook http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerInstagram http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerTwitter http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerYouTube Listen along on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, and Spreaker🙌
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Brian Hainline, M.D., is the Chief Medical Officer of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and serves as the USTA Chairman of the Board and President. As the NCAA’s first Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Hainline oversees the NCAA Sport Science Institute, a national center of excellence whose mission is to promote and develop safety, excellence, and wellness in college student-athletes; and to foster lifelong physical and mental development. The NCAA Sport Science Institute works collaboratively with member schools and centers of excellence across the United States and works in partnership with the Department of Defense for the NCAA-DoD Grand Alliance – the largest and most comprehensive concussion study in history. For over 30 years, Dr. Hainline has been actively involved in sports medicine, including serving as Chief Medical Officer of the US Open Tennis Championships and the United States Tennis Association. He is co-author of Drugs and the Athlete and played a pivotal role in the rollout of drug testing and education worldwide. Dr. Hainline is co-editor of the recently published medical book Sports Neurology, which provides an in-depth, academic overview of concussion and repetitive head impact exposure and the interplay of the nervous system and sport. He served as co-chair of two International Olympic Committee consensus meetings: 1) pain management in elite athletes; and 2) mental health in elite athletes, both of which led to consensus and sub-specialty publications. Dr. Hainline is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at New York University Grossman School of Medicine and Indiana University School of Medicine.

#FOAMed Resources:
🌐 NCAA-DOD Care Consortium: http://bit.ly/NCAADODCareConsortium
🔗 NCAA Sports Science Institute About Page: http://bit.ly/NCAASSI
🧠 NCAA Sports Science Institute Concussion Page: http://bit.ly/NCAASSIConcussion
🔗 NCAA SSI Data-Driven Decisions Page: http://bit.ly/NCAADataDrivenDecisions
📖 Sports Neurology (Volume 158) (Handbook of Clinical Neurology (Volume 158): https://amzn.to/37Yh40L

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

🧠🎙Welcome to SEASON 5 of the Concussion Corner Podcast®!!! 🥼📻

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

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy®: Did you know we built the Concussion Corner Academy® which has 20 or 40 hours of continuing education credits for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States?! Visit us at https://www.ConcussionCorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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Jordan Porter, OTD is a board-certified pediatric occupational therapist. She is currently the acute care occupational therapy team supervisor at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. During her 11 years at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she has worked as an occupational therapist on the inpatient rehabilitation unit, in the outpatient clinic, and in the acute care environment. Dr. Porter received her remedial vision certification from Salus University in 2018 as part of her occupational therapy doctorate completion. In 2018, Dr. Porter joined the interdisciplinary concussion team and began the development of the remedial vision program at CHOP. At this time, the occupational therapy department offers remedial vision services to clients with concussion-related vision issues as well as those with developmental vision concerns. The remedial vision at CHOP is offered at eight campuses in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and includes 15 therapists trained to complete comprehensive vision evaluations and treatment.

#FOAMed Links:
🌐 Refer to Dr. Porter: https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/concussion-program
📞 Refer to Dr. Porter: +1-215-590-6919
📄 Composition of A Vision Screen for Service Members With Traumatic Brain Injury: Consensus Using a Modified Nominal Group Technique: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25005505/
📄 Vision Diagnoses Are Common After Concussion in Adolescents by Master, CL et al: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26156977/
🔗 What is an OT? https://bit.ly/WhatIsAnOccupationalTherapist

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🧠🎙Welcome to SEASON 5 of the Concussion Corner Podcast®!!! 🥼📻

Concussion Corner® is your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. Visit the Concussion Corner Podcast® at https://www.ConcussionCorner.com

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy®:

Did you know we built the Concussion Corner Academy® which has 20 or 40 hours of continuing education credits for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States?! Visit us at https://www.ConcussionCorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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 with medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency.

Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube 🎧 http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerFacebook
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Dr. Anthony P. Kontos is the Research Director for the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and a Professor in the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh. He has specialized in concussion research for 18 years with over 220 peer-reviewed publications and over 390 professional presentations. His research is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Football League and focuses on active, precision treatments and clinical trials; risk factors; neurocognitive/neuromotor effects; psychological issues; and concussion in military, pediatric, and sport populations. Dr. Kontos is a fellow and past president of the Society for Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology of the American Psychological Association, and a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and Eastern Psychological Association. He also co-authored (with Dr. Collins) Concussion: A Clinical Profile-Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment.

#FOAMed Links:
🤝 Meet Dr. Kontos: https://upmc.me/3YKpXVy
🐣 Twitter Account: https://bit.ly/AnthonyKontosTwitter
🌐 UPMC Concussion Research Laboratory Website: https://bit.ly/UPMCConcussionResearchLab
📄 Concussion Profile Screening Tool: https://bit.ly/ConcussionProfileScreeningTool
🔗 Anthony P. Kontos PubMed Profile: https://bit.ly/KontosPubMed

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🧠🎙Welcome to SEASON 5 of the Concussion Corner Podcast®!!! 🥼📻

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

🎓 Concussion Corner Academy®:

Did you know we built the Concussion Corner Academy® which has 20 or 40 hours of continuing education credits for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States?! Visit us at https://www.ConcussionCorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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 with medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency.

Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube 🎧 http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerFacebook
http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerInstagram
http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerTwitter
http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerYouTube
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Katie Hunzinger is a postdoctoral researcher working under Dr. Andrea Schneider at the University of Pennsylvania-Perelman School of Medicine. She completed her undergraduate work in Kinesiology at Northern Illinois University, where she was a Women’s Rugby team member. She received her master's degree in Health and Exercise Science at Wake Forest University where she also received certification as a clinical exercise physiologist. She continued to work for Wake Forest on multiple randomized clinical trials before moving to Delaware to complete her Ph.D. in Biomechanics & Movement Sciences at the University of Delaware under the mentorship of Dr. Tom Buckley and Dr. Buz Swanik. Her research focuses on concussion and subsequent musculoskeletal injury and the long-term outcomes of repetitive head impact exposure among male and female collision sport athletes. Outside of her career, she is a USA Rugby referee, a World Rugby Educator for referees and strength and conditioning, and a CrossFit coach.

#FOAMed Links:
🤝 Meet Dr. Hunzinger https://bit.ly/KatieHunzingerGoogleScholar
🐣 Twitter Account: https://bit.ly/KatieHunzingerTwitter
📄 Baseline concussion assessment performance by sex in military service academy rugby players: findings from the CARE Consortium: https://bit.ly/CAREConsortiumBaselineConcussionRugbyAssessment
📄 Kathryn Van Pelt Data-Driven Risk Classification of Concussion Rates Article: https://bit.ly/KathrynVanPeltArticle
🔗 Care Consortium Website: https://bit.ly/NCAADODGrandAllianceCareConsortium

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