Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast Episode 9 - Biomechanical Forces of Concussion.
In this episode we go through proposed recent AFL changes regarding contact training times and possibility of mandatory helmets in cleaned up. We review what is a concussion before discussing the gravitational forces required to cause a concussion and the supporting research. We touch on neck strength, helmets and Q-Collards seeing if they help reduce the risk of a potential concussion/ mild traumatic brain injury and lastly, we discuss Whiplash Associated Disorder and how it is intertwined with concussion.
- Introduction to the episode
- Cleaned Up Segment (1:50)
- Recap/ Review of what is a concussion: (6:40)
- Gravitational Forces & Rad’s Required to Cause a Concussion: (14:30)
- Neck Strength, Helmets and Q-Collards in relation to concussion: (23:30)
- Whiplash Associated Disorder: (30:30)
Episode References:
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/695
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4039841/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32255667/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4753964/
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