Ep 17: Concussions (Lauren Ziaks - Concussion Specialist Athletic Trainer & Physical Therapist)

No Weak Links

English - June 15, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 66.1 MB
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Previous Episode: Ep 16: Velocity Based Training & More (Chris Tombs - Lead Performance Coach at Seattle Seawolves Rugby)

Next Episode: Ep 18: Speed & Acceleration Mechanics (Brandon Jones - High Performance Coach)

In this episode, I interviewed Lauren Ziaks who is an Athletic Trainer and Physical Therapist that specializes in concussion management. Lauren has a passion for treating concussions and really gets involved with athletes that have had ongoing symptoms for an extended period of time.

Some topics we discussed…

What is a concussion in general?

The physiology behind a concussion.

How people get concussions.

Signs and symptoms of a concussion.

Protocols to manage concussions.

Why it is important to take concussions seriously.

Why treating a concussion sooner is more beneficial than later.

Ongoing symptoms and treatment options for them.

And more!

You can follow/contact Lauren below…

Twitter: @LZconcussion