Send us a text Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we are privileged to have Dr. Jason Chan join us. Dr. Chan recently retired after a distinguished 10-year tenure as the Chief Medical Officer for the Melbourne Storm, where he oversaw the medical management of the team during an era marked by remarkable success. Under his leadership, the Storm appeared in five grand finals, securing two premierships and five minor premierships. Dr. Chan’s tenure also included overseeing nine preliminary finals and managing a total of 249 games. Despite his retirement from the role, he conti ..read more

Send us a text Welcome to Episode 25 of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! Today, we’re honoured to host Dr. Rowena Mobbs, a distinguished cognitive neurologist. Dr. Mobbs serves as the Principal Neurologist at Harbour Neurology Group, Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, and is the founder/director of the Australian CTE Biobank. With a stellar career including a PhD and multiple Spine Society of Australia Awards, Dr. Mobbs is at the forefront of cognitive neurology specializing in concussion, CTE, Alzheimer’s, and dementia. Her passion for sports and patient-centered care drives her advocac ..read more

Send us a text Welcome to headfirst: a concussion podcast episode 1.  In this brief introductory episode, we will introduce you to your host, what the podcast is about and our plans moving forward for the future.    Subscribe, share and review for new episodes which will drop fortnightly.  We can be found on the following platforms Twitter: @firstconcussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion   Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com ..read more

Send us a text Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today we have the honour to be joined by Sam Peters. Sam has over 20 years of experience in sports journalism, having become a recognized figure in the field, particularly in the realm of rugby and concussion awareness. Sam led a powerful media campaign on concussion in rugby that earned notable acclaim, including a nomination for the Cudlipp Prize in 2014. That same year, Sam was a finalist for Sports Journalist of the Year at the Press Gazette Awards and was honoured as one of Rugby World’s five most influential figures in media ..read more

Send us a text Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we have the privilege of hosting Dr Jason Tabor, an expert in the field of concussion research. Dr Tabor has completed his PhD on biomarkers in concussion and has recently published one of the largest studies to date on plasma biomarkers in adolescents with sports-related concussions. His ground-breaking work has made significant contributions to understanding how biomarkers can possibly aid in the diagnosis and management of concussions in young athletes, laying the foundations of future research.  In addition to his ..read more

Send us a text Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Kristen Quigley. Kristen is currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Reno, where she also serves as the Assistant Director of Operations at the Neuromechanics Lab. Her research focuses on mild traumatic brain injury, concussion, and baseline testing. Kristen earned her Neuroscience degree from the University of South Dakota, where she worked as a research assistant in the Peterson Labs. In addition to her academic work, Kristen is passionate about sports and coaching—she was the ..read more

Send us a text Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! This Episode, we have the extreme honour and privilege to be joined by ESPN journalist Mark Fainaru-Wada. Mark is an esteemed investigative journalist whose ground-breaking work has shaped the conversation around sports integrity and athlete health. He is the co-author of two New York Times bestsellers: Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO, and the Steroids Scandal That Rocked Professional Sports, written with Lance Williams, and League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle for Truth, co-authored with his brother Steve. Th ..read more

Send us a text Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast Episode 10: Concussion and Sub-concussive impacts. In this episode we briefly cover research and how we can find any form of data to support our own bias and viewpoints with CTE as an impartial example. We then cover sub-concussive impacts, what is it & is “sub-concussion” actually a thing?   - Introduction to the episode - Cleaned Up Segment (2:20) - The research and how we can make it support any view point: CTE an example (8:15) - Sub concussive impacts, what are they? (13:10) - History of the term sub concussive (16:00) - C ..read more

Send us a text Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! We're excited to reintroduce Dr. Eric Windholz, a prominent expert in regulatory theory and sports law. With numerous publications in esteemed journals and significant contributions to various books and chapters, Dr. Windholz has made a remarkable impact in the field. He currently serves as a senior lecturer at Monash University's Faculty of Law and holds/ held key positions on the Editorial Board for the Australia New Zealand Sports Law Journal and the Law Institute of Victoria Sports Law Committee. In today’s episode, Dr. Windholz wi ..read more

Send us a text Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast! Today, we’re honoured to be joined by Alix Popham, a former professional Welsh Rugby Union player with an impressive career of over 350 club appearances and 33 caps for his country. Alix is a 2008 Grand Slam Winner and played in both the 2003 and 2007 Rugby World Cups, also claiming the Anglo-Welsh Cup. In April 2020, Alix was diagnosed with early onset dementia and probable CTE, stemming from multiple mild traumatic brain injuries sustained during his career. Now, Alix leads the Head for Change foundation, advocating for athletes ..read more