Concussion Talk Podcast
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsConcussion Talk Podcasts will feature interviews with; doctors, physiotherapists, who work in the field of concussion and brain injury, others in the medical field, athletes, trainers, coaches, others in sport, athletics and exercise (such as Pilates, Yoga, and other exercise instructors), and community brain injury and concussion groups, and others! Get bonus content on Patreon
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Episodes
Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, concussion&CTE research
March 29, 2017 19:02 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MBOn episode 26 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Dr. Carmela Tartaglia. A concussion researcher and neurologist at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre's Memory Clinic in Toronto, in July 2016, Dr. Tartaglia was awarded the Marion and Gerald Soloway Professorship in Brain Injury and Concussion Research, a joint appointment between the University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto, and the world's first professorship focused on concussion research.The professorship is thanks to a ...
Episode 25 (Rowan's Law, Gordon Stringer)
February 28, 2017 16:54 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBOn episode 25 of Concussion Talk Podcast, I talk to Rowan Stringer's father, Gordon. Rowan was 17 years old and a very active multi-sport athlete who died after sustaining two concussions in less than a week while playing high school rugby in Ottawa. Gordon's wife, Kathleen, and he are vocal proponents and advocates for concussion education and awareness in youth sports. In June 2016, 'Rowan's Law' (Bill 149) passed in the Ontario Legislature and became the first piece of legislation in Canad...
Rowan's Law, Gordon Stringer
February 28, 2017 16:54 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBOn episode 25 of Concussion Talk Podcast, I talk to Rowan Stringer's father, Gordon. Rowan was 17 years old and a very active multi-sport athlete who died after sustaining two concussions in less than a week while playing high school rugby in Ottawa. Gordon's wife, Kathleen, and he are vocal proponents and advocates for concussion education and awareness in youth sports. In June 2016, 'Rowan's Law' (Bill 149) passed in the Ontario Legislature and became the first piece of legislation in Canad...
Len Epp, Leanpub, Detour -my ebook
February 09, 2017 22:11 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 2014, I published my ebook, Detour, on Leanpub. Since that time I have sold 87 and 9 have gone for free using an ongoing coupon I created (see the previous link). We talk about Leanpub; the benefits to authors and readers, and how it is such a great, accessible way for anyone to get their story out, whether you live someplace with easy access to publishers not. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Episode 24 (Len Epp, Leanpub, Detour -my ebook)
February 09, 2017 22:11 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBIn 2014, I published my ebook, Detour, on Leanpub. Since that time I have sold 87 and 9 have gone for free using an ongoing coupon I created (see the previous link). We talk about Leanpub; the benefits to authors and readers, and how it is such a great, accessible way for anyone to get their story out, whether you live someplace with easy access to publishers not. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for pri...
Siobhan Karam (Sport Physiotherapy Canada)
December 01, 2016 21:20 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBOn episode 23 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP), I talk to Siobhan Karam. Siobhan is a physiotherapist at Sports Medicine Specialists in Toronto and is also a member of Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC). Siobhan helped to organize a the SPC Concussion Symposium which was held in Toronto on November 26, 2016. She talks to me about the symposium; who spoke, highlights, what its goal was, how it was received, and more. Siobhan was also a competitive figure skater (ice dancer) for Canada and now c...
Episode 23 Siobhan Karam (Sport Physiotherapy Canada)
December 01, 2016 21:20 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBOn episode 23 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP), I talk to Siobhan Karam. Siobhan is a physiotherapist at Sports Medicine Specialists in Toronto and is also a member of Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC). Siobhan helped to organize a the SPC Concussion Symposium which was held in Toronto on November 26, 2016. She talks to me about the symposium; who spoke, highlights, what its goal was, how it was received, and more. Siobhan was also a competitive figure skater (ice dancer) for Canada and now c...
Episode 22 (Jamie Cudmore, RugbySafetyNetwork, Oyannax, RugbyCanada)
November 17, 2016 17:42 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBAfter several concussions while playing professionally in Europe, Jamie and his wife, Jennifer, saw the need for more to be done around brain injury and concussion in rugby. Together they founded Rugby Safety Network, a new organization aiming to increase the awareness of concussions in rugby. Rugby Safety Network looks to increase awareness not only at the top level of professional rugby, but throughout the system by introducing concussion awareness at schools, rugby schools, and rugby clubs...
Episode 21 Enrico Quilico (Ironman triathlete post-brain injury)
October 28, 2016 19:30 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBOn episode 21 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP) I talk to Ironman triathlete Enrico Quilico. In September I was at the Brain Injury Canada conference and I saw Enrico talk about how exercise helped him after his brain injury.Enrico was brain injured in 2006 and since 2008 he has raced in 17 triathlons, including Ironman Lake Placid (3.8km swim, 180km and a 42km run) on July 24, 2016. Convinced of the importance of exercise after brain injury, he did the race as a fundraiser for Brain Injury C...
Episode 20 (DPT Lauren Ziaks - Concussion recovery)
October 14, 2016 11:21 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBIn episode 20 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP) I talk to physiotherapist Lauren Ziaks. Lauren is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Wasatch Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in Park City, Utah and is a Concussion Specialist at their Concussion Clinic.I first became aware of Lauren's remarkable story while listening to an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Podcast. Lauren's 'Defining Moment' called "They Call Me the Queen of Concussions" is about how she went from being a physio...
Episode 19 Katherine Snedaker (PINK Concussions)
September 22, 2016 16:14 - 30 minutes - 42 MBIn episode 19 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Katherine Snedaker. Katherine is the founder of Pink Concussions www.pinkconcussions.com which is dedicated to the improvement of the research, medical care and community support for females with brain Injury including concussion.Please check out her Pink Concussions for more info on female concussions, research, and events/conferences. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted...
Episode 18 - Mike Luke (World Rugby Medical Educator, certified kinesiologist
September 18, 2016 13:05 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBOn episode 18 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Mike Luke, a World Rugby Medical Educator and Certified Kinesiologist in St. John's, NL. Mike is a co- owner/operator of Pony Locale , a Pilates, Kinesiology, and Massage Therapy studio. In August 2016, Mike was asked to be part of Rugby Americas North (RAN) Mens U19 and Womens 10s Rugby Tournament as a "concussion spotter". I talk to Mike about his involvement with the tournament; what his role was, what he had to do, what he saw, etc.Person...
Episode 17 (S&S Mylabathula - Concussion Awareness)
June 30, 2016 12:18 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBIn episode 17 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Sandhya and Swapna Mylabathula. They are sisters from Toronto who have done a lot of research on concussions and concussion awareness, with the aim of ultimately bridging the gap between what those who've had a concussion need, and what is available. By working with their Member of Parliament, Dr. Kirsty Duncan (currently the Minister of Science), they helped to draft a Private Member's Bill into Parliament, A Comprehensive Strategy to Addres...
Episode 16 (Moira Merrithew & Post - Rehab Pilates)
June 22, 2016 17:59 - 23 minutes - 32 MBOn Episode 16 of Concussion Talk Podcast, I will be talking with Moira Merrithew, of Merrithew, mind-body education and equipment (of which STOTT PILATES is a brand) about post-rehab Pilates, knowing and understanding one's body, and how being mindful is important for efficient movement.Pilates is a type of exercise that my sister encouraged me to try after my brain injury and rehab. I began doing Pilates in 2012 (almost nine years after my injury) and I've found it to be incredible! Since I ...
Episode 15 (Kristine Miller, PT, PhD, Researcher)
June 07, 2016 15:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBMy guest for episode 15 of Concussion Talk Podcast is Kristine Miller, PhD and PT (physiotherapist), researcher, and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.Kristine Miller was one of the authors of, "Feasibility and results of a case study of yoga to improve physical functioning in people with chronic traumatic brain injury" a case study and article in the Journal of Disability and Rehabilitatio...
Episode 14 (PT Kit Darling)
May 24, 2016 17:26 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBKit is a physiotherapist (PT) on the inpatient Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehab team at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Currently working in the "neurocognitive stream" which caters to patients with more cognitive impairments, Kit has also worked in the "neurophysical stream" which caters to patients who are more physically impaired. Physiotherapists at Toronto's University Health Network (UHN) work closely with Occupational Therapists (OTs), social workers, speech therapists, and rehab th...
Episode 13 (Physiotherapist Ashley Kinsella)
April 05, 2016 16:44 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBI talk to Ashley Kinsella, a physiotherapist in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, who treats concussion clients. We talk about exercises and how she as a physiotherapist approaches concussion clients. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 12 (Reed)
February 03, 2016 16:36 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBDr. Nick Reed is my podcast guest for episode 12 of #ConcussionTalkPodcast. Dr. Reed is an Occupational Therapist, Co-Director of the Concussion Centre at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and Assistant Prof, OS&OT, at University of Toronto. We talk about the great facility that is Holland Bloorview and the exciting and encouraging research and work that is being done there! Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Host...
Episode 11 (da Costa)
January 28, 2016 01:08 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBIn episode 11 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Dr. Leodante da Costa, a neurosurgeon and scientist at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, part of the University Health Network (UHN). Dr. da Costa received first round funding from GE and the National Football League's "Head Health Challenge" to advance his brain injury research, focusing on the reaction of blood vessels in the brain to a head injury. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podc...
Episode 10 (Schwartz)
December 09, 2015 16:25 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBI talk to Dr. Jess Schwartz, a Doctor of Physical Therapy in New York. We discuss concussions; how they're treated, symptoms, why she is interested in the treatment of concussions, and we talk about the new Evidence in Motion (EIM) program that they, along with Dr. Jess Schwartz, will announce in March 2016. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 9 (Rebchuk & Brown)
November 26, 2015 17:30 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBIn episode 9 of Concussion Talk Podcast Alex Rebchuk and Harrison Brown, two graduate students at UBC (University of British Columbia) School of Kinesiology, join me to discuss their research. With the enthusiastic participation of the UBC Thunderbirds Football team, the funding and support of Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, MEA Forensic Engineer and Scientists, UBC School of Kinesiology, and using a small device called an xPatch, Alex and Harrison have been researching the link be...
Episode 8 (Francklyn)
November 16, 2015 14:39 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBA chat with former ski patroller and former Ski Magazine web editor, Sally Francklyn, about skiing, being aware out there, and the remarkable story of the skiing accident and her recovery from a severe traumatic brain injury. http://www.concussiontalk.com/ Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 7 (Brooks)
October 26, 2015 23:55 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBI talk to Jeff Brooks. Jeff was previously a linebackeer for the University of Western Mustangs Football Team, and is now a graduate student at the University of Western Ontario doing his Master's in Biomechanics measuring the force of hits in football as well as collecting electroencephalgram (EEG) data of brain activity to measure change over the course of the football season. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acas...
Episode 6 (Concussion Connection)
October 19, 2015 12:29 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBI talk to Lauren and Samantha of Concussion Connection www.concussionconnection.com about their own concussions, their hopes for their website, and their thoughts about concussions and sports. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 5 (Angie Smith)
September 23, 2015 11:29 - 23 minutes - 32 MBAn interview with Angie Smith, Coordinator of Programs and Services with the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA). We discuss what services and programs are available for people who've had a brain injury, what services and programs people often require, how and where to find them Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Concussion U - Memorial University of Newfoundland concussion group
September 17, 2015 12:09 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBTalking to Justin Murphy of Concussion-U, an interest group founded by medical students at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 4 (Concussion U)
September 17, 2015 12:09 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBTalking to Justin Murphy of Concussion-U, an interest group founded by medical students at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ryan van Asten, Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Calgary Flames
August 24, 2015 23:23 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBI talk to Calgary Flames' Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ryan van Asten, about how he trains players, concussed players, and what he's noticed about training concussed athletes during his career. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 3 (van Asten)
August 24, 2015 23:23 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBI talk to Calgary Flames' Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ryan van Asten, about how he trains players, concussed players, and what he's noticed about training concussed athletes during his career. Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode 2 (Goulet)
July 11, 2015 18:53 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBInterview with Dr. Kristian Goulet, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Concussion Clinic, Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic of Ottawa Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dr. Kristian Goulet - Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
July 11, 2015 18:53 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBInterview with Dr. Kristian Goulet, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Concussion Clinic, Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic of Ottawa Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Intro
June 30, 2015 12:23 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBIntro, future podcasts, my brain injury story Get bonus content on Patreon Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.