Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, discusses all things concussion. From the physiology, effects, treatment and rehabilitation process. All with the aim of providing the tools and education to help patients.
DISCLAIMER:
All information discussed and provided is not a substitute for professional medical advice of doctors or healthcare practitioners. If a listener believes they are suffering from a similar injury to one discussed by the author, please seek medical care of your doctor or physician and do not rely on the author's advice.
Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Concussion Culture, Advocacy and Run It Straight With Dr Alan Pearce
Today, we’re joined once again by Professor Alan Pearce, returning from Episode 21. A Clinical Neurophysiologist, Professor Pearce is internationally recognized for his work in sports-related concussion, employing techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to investigate neurophysiological responses to brain injury.
He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and several key texts in the field, with his research cited over 5,000 times. In addition to his academic contributions, Professor Pearce is a prominent advocate for concussion education in media and public discourse.
- What is a concussion (01:35)
- Update on Dr Pearce Research (03:20)
- Run It Straight (07:30)
- Mixed Messaging (11:41)
- How Do You Keep Advocating the Message (18:17)
- Ways We Can Help the Message and Changing Sports For Kids(21:32)
- How to Support and Help Your Work?
Alan Pearce
@alanpearcephd
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