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Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast

Concussion, CTE and Repetitive Head Impacts with Dr Robert Cantu

June 10, 2025 • Dr Reece Granger BSc (Hons), BChiro • Episode 81

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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast,

This episode, we're diving deep with Dr. Robert Cantu — world-renowned concussion expert, clinical professor at Boston University, co-founder of the CTE Center, and medical director of the Concussion Legacy Foundation.

With over 550 publications and 34 books to his name, Dr. Cantu has shaped the global conversation on brain trauma in sports. From the NFL to World Rugby, his advisory roles have influenced concussion protocols at the highest levels.

- How you become involved in sports and concussion space? (01:52)

- What is concussion? (03:00)

- What is Second Impact Syndrome? (04:46)

- Recovery Times (08:24)

- What is CTE and Repetitive Head Impacts? (11:05)

- Stages of CTE (15:51)

- What is TES and treatment options? (19:30)

- Ways to make the sports we love safe/ Advisory Pannels (21:42)

- How can people help support your work and research? (29:50)

Dr Cantu:

Boston University: https://www.bu.edu/cte/profile/robert-cantu/

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=PLB5X4EAAAAJ&hl=en