About this episode

Dr. Allyssa Memmini discusses concussion management and return-to-learn strategies for performing arts populations.

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Allyssa Memmini, PhD, LAT, ATC, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences at the University of New Mexico and an internationally recognised researcher in concussion management. Her work has focused on improving recovery pathways for individuals with concussion, particularly university students and performing artists—groups that have historically lacked evidence-based return-to-activity guidelines. During her doctoral studies at th...

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Host: Dr Reece Granger

Guest: Dr. Allyssa Memmini

Topics covered

• concussion management
• return-to-learn
• performing arts
• health guidelines
• recovery pathways

Keywords

• concussion
• return-to-learn
• performing arts
• recovery
• health guidelines

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Organizations: University of New Mexico

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