Does the woodpecker-inspired #Qcollar protect the brain & prevent #concussion? Take 3 minutes to read this fully referenced thread presenting evidence that a jugular compression collar is unlikely to keep athletes safe Please SHARE, help inform others! bit.ly/QCollar

So many claims that woodpeckers hold the answer to #concussion prevention and management! But, do these ideas make any sense? Check out my new paper examining the history of woodpecker biomimicry and its relevance (or lack thereof) to human #TBI! anatomypubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ar…

In this episode we are joined by ⁦James Smoliga, DVM, PhD⁩. We explore the criteria for trustworthy research, the essential questions to ask, and how to apply these principles to proposed concussion mitigation devices such as the Q-Collar. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

The latest episode featuring ⁦⁦Sarah Hellewell⁩ is now available. In this discussion, we explore topics such as mild traumatic brain injury, blast trauma, biomarkers, and more. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

New Episode is now live , we are privileged to host ⁦Dr Stephanie Adams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦⁩, ⁦ConcussEd⁩ Dr. Adams discusses strategies for communicating concussion information to athletes, parents, coaches, students, policy’s and more.  podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

NEW: The Q-Collar claims to help protect athletes' brains. But sleuths say they've found anomalies/errors in underlying studies. Authors say they'll address some—though not all—of them. And the journal has resisted calls for an independent investigation. chronicle.com/article/this-d…

New episode is now live with ⁦Scott Ramsay, PhD, RN⁩ Dr Ramsey provides professional insight from concussion presentation in emergency setting to paediatric population. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

This is a misleading & irresponsible headline. This claim in this article is only based on NFL data, but studies showing no or minimal difference in concussion rates & accelerations with caps suggest it's unlikely it would have prevented his concussion. forbes.com/sites/vincentf…

New episode is now live! This podcast we talk with former UFC and boxing ringside neurologist Dr Nitin Sethi. Dr Sethi discusses all things from athlete welfare to the culture in combat sports. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

New episode with ⁦⁦Kimberly Harmon ⁩ is now live! We explore all facets of baseline testing for concussion and highlight the importance of awareness and recognising sudden cardiac arrest in athletes. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

New episode with ⁦Becky Bliss, PT, DPT, DHSc⁩ is now live! Dr. Bliss covers various aspects of vestibular-ocular rehabilitation, including its relationship with concussions and more. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

New episode with ⁦Helen Murray, PhD⁩ is now live! Dr Murray offers valuable insights into Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), shedding light on signs, symptoms, impact and more. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

Brendan Cowell bares all in new series, Plum, about a former rugby player with suspected #CTE in Australia. thewest.com.au/entertainment/…

While the push and pull between lawyers and rugby authorities continues, more lives are ruined by the reality that is brain damage caused by repetitive TBI. Not just players lives, but wives and children’s lives. We need to prioritise humans before money. theguardian.com/sport/2024/oct…

New Episode with ⁦Head for Change⁩ co-founder ⁦Alix Popham⁩ is now live. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

In light of the new Scottish Sports Concussion guidelines, ConcussEd, Dr Stephanie Adams 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦 last month discusses all aspects that go into the decision making process. open.spotify.com/episode/1hF7dt…

New episode with ⁦Eric Windholz⁩ is now live! We discuss what the new Australian Sports Commission recommendations mean, along with policies, health cover and their role in the intersection of sports law and workers compensation in concussion. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

Today we are joined by Mark Fainaru-Wada. Mark is renowned investigative journalist through work on sports integrity & athlete health. Co-author of NYT bestsellers Game of Shadows & League of Denial, the latter became a PBS Frontline documentary. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…

If we want combat sports to become safer, the culture needs to change, and that starts with education. Listen to the perspective of Dr. Sethi, a neurologist/ringside physician/ amateur boxer: spotify.link/ni86gvikqOb

New Episode is now live! We discussed baseline testing, impact assessments, Guardian Cap research and concussion with Kristen Quigley. podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hea…