Prelude to a Crisis: A History of Sports-Related Concussion Research and the Influence of Neuropsychology with Assistant Teaching Professor, Owen Griffith

About this episode

This episode discusses the history of sports-related concussion research and the role of neuropsychology, featuring insights from Owen Griffith.

Send us Fan Mail Owen’s work focuses on the neuropsychological mechanisms underpinning sports-related traumatic brain injury. His research explores how concussion impacts functional behaviour, cognition, and broader mental health and well-being. Prelude to a Crisis: A History of Sports-Related Concussion Research and the Influence of Neuropsychology, co-authored with Jamie Schultz. 01:15 - Sports History and Concussion 08:00 - Biocultural Perspective in Sports-Related Concussion. 13:25...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Reece Granger

Guest: Owen Griffith

Topics covered

• sports-related concussion
• neuropsychology
• traumatic brain injury
• functional behaviour
• mental health

Keywords

• concussion
• neuropsychological mechanisms
• sports history
• biocultural perspective
• mental well-being

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