Muay Thai Champion, State of Origin and Concussion with NRLW Athlete Sophie Curtain
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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we are honoured and privileged to welcome Sophie Curtain. An NRLW Athlete who represented New South Wales in the Under 19 State of Origin and an accomplished Australian and World Junior Muay Thai Champion.
Sophie’s talents extend far beyond the field and ring. She’s a qualified Sports Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, specialising in personalised, evidence-based nutrition programs designed to support high-performance and optimal health.
Join us as we dive into Sophie’s unique journey through elite sport, recovery, and the science of performance nutrition.
- Sophie’s Sporting History (01:03)
- Sophie’s personal experiences with concussion (04:00)
- Head Injury Assessments in Game (10:50)
- What Happens Post Game and Personal Effects of Concussion (15:00)
- Return to Play (20:40)
- Comparing other Injuries to Concussion (25:00)
- Perceptions of Concussion As an Injury Over Time (28:10)
- Playing Through Injury as an Athlete (32:10)
- Sports Nutrition, Sophie’s Nutrition Business and Intersection with Sport (36:00)
- Favourite Sporting Moments (43:45)
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