Sports Related Concussion With Professor Alan Pearce

Welcome to Episode 21 of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! 

In this instalment, we're thrilled to have Professor Alan Pearce, a Clinical Neurophysiologist specializing in sports-related concussions through innovative techniques like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation and sensorimotor approaches. Professor Pearce, a distinguished academic, is not only well-versed in the field but actively engages in concussion advocacy. You might recognize him from his impactful TV and radio interviews. Throughout the episode, we delve into topics such as the nature of concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), the cultural aspects of sports, and explore recommendations from State Coroner John Cain and the Australian Institute of Sport. Join us for a compelling discussion on concussion education and its intersection with the sports we cherish.

-       Introduction to episode

-       Introduction to Professor Alan Pearce (1:00)

-       Tackling in youth sports (6:50)

-       Culture in sports (9:45)

-       What is a concussion (12:50)

-       Concussion is not a head knock!!! (14:00)

-       What is CTE? (17:00)

-       Is there definitory threshold for concussion (19:10)

-       State Coroner John Cain recommendation (25:15)

-       Australian Institution of Sports recommendation (32:10)

-       Difference is concussion between male and female (34:55)

-       Local sports clubs & research (41:00)

-       TMS in depth (47:00)

-       Professor Pearce's work with Australian Sports Brain Bank & Concussion Legacy Foundation   (54:00)

You can follow Professor Alan Pearce Instagram & Twitter: @alanpearcephd

Australian Sports Brain Bank: https://www.brainbank.org.au

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