Concussion Corner®

🥼 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!---------💡 In this Episode: Dr. Mario Bizzini, PhD, MSc, PT returns to discuss the intersection of neuroscience, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in sport in Ep 92 of Concussion Corner Podcast®. Together we explore the evolution of sports conferences, the power of in-person education, and how collaboration between ortho, neuro, and sport physio professionals is reshaping concussion and injury prevention worldwide.📍 Highlights include Insights from the 2024 Brain and Sport Conference in Bern, Reflections on lectures by Dusty Grooms, Suzanne Gard, Joanna Kvist, Eamonn Delahunt, Francesca Della Via, and Ava Agburg, The importance of team-based concussion management, he upcoming Sports Physio Swiss Conference 2025 in Lausanne (Oct 30–31) in partnership with Sports and Exercise Medicine Switzerland (SEMS), A preview of the 2026 World Conference of Sports Physical Therapy in Bern. Mario Bizzini, PhD, MSc, PT is as a research associate at the Human Performance Lab, Schulthess Clinic in Zürich (Switzerland), where he works since 34 years. He earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh (School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2001), and completed his PhD at the Oslo Sports Trauma and Research Center at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences (2010).Dr. Bizzini was also involved during 14 years (2002-2016) with the FIFA Medical Research and Assessment Center (F-MARC). His research interests focus on prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Mario has at today 135 peer-reviewed publications, 6 books, and 20 book chapters on these topics. He is Deputy Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine ( ⁨@BJSMVideos⁩ ) and on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy ( ‪ ⁨@IJSPT⁩ ). Dr. Bizzini, a former board member of the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT), is currently the Vice-President of the ‪ ⁨@sportfisioswiss2930⁩ Swiss Sport Physiotherapy Association (SSPA). He’s a rehabilitation consultant for professional ice hockey and football/soccer teams, and has worked at three ‪ ⁨@Olympics⁩ Games (2008, 2012, 2016), three FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014), and two ‪ ⁨@fifa⁩ Women’s World Cups (2007, 2015).📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:🔗 Sports Fisio Swiss https://sportfisio.ch/🎓 Joint Congress Sport & Exercise Medicine Switzerland and Sportfisio: https://bbscongress.ch/de/joint-congress-sems-sportfisio-2025🎓World Congress of Sports Physiotherapy by the IFSPT and Sportfisio Switzerland (SSPA) heads to Bern, in the heart of Switzerland for the second time, December 4–5, 2026 https://wcspt.com/🎥 SSPA 2024 Conference Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEyFKL_-aBmwY8dmEm5QPOCmIBidpBJCW&si=4foNuZcVPcvQKvsu🔗 http://mariobizzini.com/📣 Email us at Hello@ConcussionCorner.org for the SportFisio Swiss and IJSPT group discount code 📖 Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Sports Physio Conference 202402:06 The Importance of In-Person Education04:46 Highlights from the Sports Physio Conference07:30 Key Topics and Speakers 10:04 Concussion Education in Europe12:38 Teamwork in Concussion Management 15:31 Future of Sports Injury Prevention 17:59 Networking and Collaboration in Healthcare 20:44 Conclusion and Future ConferencesA 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 emergencyBecome 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!--------- 💡 In this Episode: Dr. Steven Broglio serves as President of the Concussion in Sport Group, Associate Dean at the University of Michigan, and Director of the Michigan Concussion Center. His work focuses on bridging research and real-world care for populations that are often overlooked in concussion studies. This episode highlights his focus on persistent post-concussive symptoms, the need for early intervention, and the importance of expanding research to include neurodiverse individuals, para athletes, military service members, and law enforcement professionals. Dr. Broglio shares insights on adaptive tools beyond the SCAT6 for para sport and tactical athletes like the WESS, the value of clinician feedback in shaping research, and the future of inclusive, accessible brain injury care across all patient settings.Dr. Broglio also shares updates on the structure and mission of the Concussion in Sport Group, highlighting its commitment to transparent, evidence-based tools that support clinicians worldwide. 📘 Join CISG: www.concussioninsportgroup.com 💡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: 🔗 University of Michigan Concussion Center: https://concussion.umich.edu/about-us/profiles/steven-broglio-phd/ 🔗 Dr. Broglio's PubMed Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=broglio+s 🔗 Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport-Amsterdam, October 2022 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37316210/🔗 Exploring Baseline Concussion-Assessment Performance in Adapted Wheelchair Sport Athletes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32607535/🔗 Concussion-Recovery Trajectories Among Tactical Athletes: Results From the CARE Consortium https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32556201/📖 Chapters: 00:00 Exploring Unique Populations in Concussion Research01:03 The Evolution of the Michigan Concussion Center04:10 Understanding Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms07:34 Researching Special Populations: Law Enforcement and Neurodiversity10:17 Challenges in Concussion Evaluation for Tactical Athletes13:30 The Joy of Research and Mentorship in Concussion Science17:01 Membership and Community in Concussion Research20:14 OutroA 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! ---------💡 In this Episode: Dr. Lily Jimenez, Neurologic Physical Therapist, Neuropreneur, and host of the Neuro PT Made Easy Podcast, we discuss the importance of massive imperect action in order to grow online as healthcare creator. Dr. Jimenez joins us to break down the power of personal branding in healthcare, showing clinicians how to connect authentically with patients, build trust, and share their voice beyond the clinic. This conversation blends evidence, purpose, and strategy to help clinicians better serve the concussion population. We review the most common myths in concussion care and why it’s time to rethink outdated practices, why concussions are both central and peripheral problems, why grading concussions is no longer valid, and how clinicians can close knowledge gaps in their approach. 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: 🔗🎙️📣 Listen to Part I of this Podcast on Dr. Jimenez's NeuroPT Made Easy- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-concussion-myths-that-keep-your-patients-stuck-with/id1791244046?i=1000727370102 🔗 Guiding Physical Therapists to NCS Exam Success, and Bold, Brilliant Neuro Personal Brand-Building https://thebrainpt.com/🔗 Meet Chris Do The Futur- https://www.thefutur.com/people/chris-do🔗 DOAC Head of Failure Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/stevenbartlett-123_i-hired-a-head-of-failure-and-it-was-activity-7130539636233265152-ekfm/🔗 APTA Become a Board Certified Neurological Clinical Specialist- https://specialization.apta.org/become-a-specialist/neurology🔗 The_Brain_PT on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the_brain_pt/ 📖 Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:00 Welcome to Concussion Corner01:00 Understanding Neurological Specialization 02:22 The Concept of Neuropreneurship07:22 The Importance of Personal Branding 12:57 Overcoming Visibility Fear15:49 Consistency vs. Frequency in Branding22:04 Common Barriers in Personal Branding26:18 Upcoming Programs and Resources29:33 The Value of Personal Branding in HealthcareA 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!---------💡 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 Awareness01:22 Journey into Neuro Physical Therapy03:07 Building a Neuro-Focused Practice05:35 Understanding Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND)08:03 The Intersection of Concussion and FND10:57 Patient Experiences and Healthcare Navigation14:41 Trends in Neurodiversity and Patient Clusters17:20 Neuroaffirming Care and Personal Insights20:14 Resources and Community Support22:46 Conclusion and Future DirectionsA 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!---------💡 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 Innovations01:55 The Evolution of Onward Physical Therapy05:58 ICE Physio's Curriculum and Specialization09:43 Challenging Rest: Movement in Recovery13:48 The Importance of a Safe Learning Environment16:45 Inclusivity in Physical Therapy Practices21:24 Looking Ahead: Future of Physical Therapy27:02 Rethinking Rest and Recovery27:58 Elevating Clinical Environments for Psychological SafetyA 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!---------💡 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 betterDr. 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 Therapy01:53 Journey into Pelvic Health and Yoga05:48 Intersection of Pelvic Health and Concussion09:19 Understanding Pelvic Physical Therapy12:23 The Role of Pelvic PT in Various Life Stages13:55 Valsalva Maneuver and Autonomic Regulation15:50 The Vagus Nerve and Its Importance20:40 Trusting the Body: Movement and Safety 22:20 Screening for Trauma in Pelvic Health 25:00 Gut Dysfunction and the Nervous System26:28 Courses and Resources for Learning27:19 Exploring Brain Injury and Pelvic Health Connections27:49 Intimacy, DEI, and Patient Communication in CareA 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!---------📍Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Concussion Corner Podcast05:24 The Jefferson Cares Project: Elevating Student Care10:47 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration16:01 A Success Story: Overcoming Persistent Symptoms21:20 Final Thoughts and Future Conversations23:12 Introduction to Dr. Jose Pocas and Concussion Care23:39 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.

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! ---------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 Concussion03:37 The Importance of the Superior Colliculus06:10 Clinical Errors in Concussion Rehabilitation09:58 Differential Diagnosis: Recognizing Cervical Spine Involvement12:29 The Impact of Early Treatment on Patient Outcomes14:54 Future Directions in Cervical Spine Research17:28 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Education in Concussion Care21:46 Concussion Corner Podcast® OutroA 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🙌________________________________ 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/WhatIsAnOccupationalTherapistBecome 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🙌________________________________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/NCAADODGrandAllianceCareConsortiumBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠🎙Welcome to SEASON 5 of Concussion Corner®!!! 🥼📻 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 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 for 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/ConcussionCornerYouTubeListen along on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, and Spreaker🙌________________________________Becky Bliss, PT, DPT, DHSc: Becky Bliss, PT, DPT, DHSc is a Clinical Assistant Teaching Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of Missouri and is board certified in Neurological Physical Therapy. She holds her Certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation from the APTA, as well as Advanced Vestibular Certificate, and is an Impact Trained Physical Therapist. Becky graduated from the Ithaca College Department of Physical Therapy with a combined undergraduate-graduate Master of Physical Therapy in 2001. She completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Des Moines University in 2014 and her Doctorate of Health Science from the University of Indianapolis in 2019. Dr. Bliss has been actively practicing in the field of physical therapy for 19 years with a specialization in concussion management since 2006. Her research interests include dysfunction of the vestibular ocular reflex following mild traumatic brain injury and early detection of impairments that lead to post-concussion syndrome. She currently has several active studies specific to higher-level motor control deficit identification in the sports athlete. Dr. Bliss is active within the Academy of Neurological Physical Therapy and is currently involved in the Knowledge Translation Project related to evidence-based practice @ MU Health.#FOAMed Links:🤝 Meet Dr. Bliss http://bit.ly/DrBlissUMProfile🌎 APTACSM Pre-Con 2023: https://bit.ly/APTACSMConussionPreCon2023👁 Vestibular Ocular Dysfunction: http://bit.ly/VORDysfunctionPaperDrBliss🐣 Twitter Account: http://bit.ly/DrBlissTwitter📋 Blissfully In Balance http://bit.ly/BlissfullyInBalance📄 Concussion Clinical Profiles http://bit.ly/ConcussionClinicalProfiles📄 Fear Avoidance Behavior TBI Questionnaire http://bit.ly/FABQTBIBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.

🧠🎙Welcome to SEASON 4 of Concussion Corner!!! 🥼📻 Concussion Corner is your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🌟 July, August, and September 2021 GIVEAWAY Enter Here: www.concussioncorner.com 🌟 *United States ONLY*🏈 🚲⚽️🏒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 aide 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*Check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTube 🎧http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerFacebook http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerInstagram http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerTwitter http://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerYouTubeListen along on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, and Spreaker🙌________________________________Concussion Corner Listener Feedback Form https://bit.ly/ConcussionCornerListen...------------------------------------------------------------------------Helena Esmonde, PT, DPT, NCS, a board certified neurologic DPT has been treating patients with dizziness, vertigo, and imbalance for 15 years and passed the Emory Vestibular Competency Exam in 2015. She became certified to treat Cervicogenic Dizziness in 2016 and achieved Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist designation in 2018. Helena has taught continuing education courses on concussion, BPPV, balance assessment, and visual vertigo treatment, serves as a teaching assistant at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and regularly presents at the Balance Center rounds at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Esmonde also co-founder of Vestibular First with husband Patrick Esmonde, a company that makes affordable, FDA-cleared Insight Infrared Video Goggles as well as vestibular education tools for rehabilitation professionals, educators, and students. #FOAMed Resources:Vestibular First: https://bit.ly/VestibularFirst Twitter: https://twitter.com/VestibularFirstIG: https://www.instagram.com/vestibularfirst/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.