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The confusion about concussions
Manage episode 487401301 series 71
Concussions are hard to diagnose, often get missed, and don't always get taken seriously.
And if you're not a professional athlete, it can be surprisingly hard to get clear information on how to manage and recover afterwards. Why?
The brain is your most important organ, after all!
This week, we try and make sense of the confusion around concussions.
This episode was first broadcast in October 2023.
Guests:Dr Lewis FreethPsychiatrist
Kate
Naznin Virji-BabulPhysical therapist and neuroscientistAssociate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Faculty of MedicineUniversity of British Columbia
Shreya McleodPhysiotherapistLecturer, Australian Catholic UniversityPhD candidate, University of Newcastle
Credits:
- Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
- Producer: Rose Kerr
- Sound engineer: Russell Stapleton
993 episodes
Manage episode 487401301 series 71
Concussions are hard to diagnose, often get missed, and don't always get taken seriously.
And if you're not a professional athlete, it can be surprisingly hard to get clear information on how to manage and recover afterwards. Why?
The brain is your most important organ, after all!
This week, we try and make sense of the confusion around concussions.
This episode was first broadcast in October 2023.
Guests:Dr Lewis FreethPsychiatrist
Kate
Naznin Virji-BabulPhysical therapist and neuroscientistAssociate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy Faculty of MedicineUniversity of British Columbia
Shreya McleodPhysiotherapistLecturer, Australian Catholic UniversityPhD candidate, University of Newcastle
Credits:
- Presenter/producer: Sana Qadar
- Producer: Rose Kerr
- Sound engineer: Russell Stapleton
993 episodes
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