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Concussion Talk Podcast

Nick Mercer•www.concussiontalk.com
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Concussion 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!

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Episodes

Concussion Talk Podcast - Biking across Canada (Day 1)

These journal entries are in my e-book, Detour http://www.concussiontalk.com/detour-ebook/ . After writing about my bike trip I write about my brain injury story; when, where, and how it happened, along with what I've done/been trying to do until August 2014 when I made it for sale on Leanpub. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Apr 02, 2018•4 min

*Episode 6 (Part 2) – Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast (#APTACSM, concussion rehabilitation)

In the sixth episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast from New Orleans on Saturday, February 24, Lauren Ziaks, PT, DPT, ATC, talked about her posters at the #APTACSM where she and other colleagues are attended the annual conference. She talked about visuo-vestibular therapy, primitive reflexes, and their potential role in #concussion #rehabilitation.In Part 2 of this Podcast, Lauren will review what she learned in the #APTACSM lectures! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussi...

Mar 01, 2018•16 min

*Episode 6 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast (APTASCM & concussion rehabilitation)

Lauren Ziaks, PT, DPT, ATC will be hosting the sixth episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast from New Orleans on Saturday, February 24 where she and other colleagues are attending the annual #APTACSM conference. She will be talking about her posters at #2464 & #2474 on #concussion #rehabilitation! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 25, 2018•26 min

Impromptu Podcast with TalkSPORT!

Last night I had the amazing opportunity to be interviewed by Will Gavin on the UK sports radio programme TalkSPORT Extra Time! I was asked earlier that day after Hull City midfielder, Ryan Mason retired from professional football (soccer) at the age of 26. In January, 2017 Ryan Mason's skull was fractured after a collision with Chelsea's Gary Cahill."I'm retiring from the game with my head held high having done everything in my power over these past 13 months to have given myself every opportun...

Feb 14, 2018•11 min

Yoga for Brain Injury Podcast

I call it Episode 29 of Concussion Talk Podcast because it's easier to sort that way. However, it's really it's own 'stand-alone' podcast with Phoenix Concussion Recovery's Lauren Ziaks, DPT, Teresa Butler Wellness's Teresa Butler, and Concussion Talk's me, Nick Mercer.We will be talking yoga, especially yoga for brain injury and the many benefits it has both mentally and physically! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Feb 02, 2018•21 min•Ep. 29

*Episode 5 Phoenix Concussion Recovery (CTE, Brain Injury Summit)

Lauren Ziaks and Melinda Roalstad host episode 5 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast, and they discuss the recent (Jan 7-10) Brain Injury Summit in Vail, Colorado, at Craig Hospital, which Melinda attended. Melinda talks about the questions around CTE and the presentation of Dr. Grant Iverson. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jan 26, 2018•8 min

Athletic Therapy, Cheerleading & Concussion,w/ Ashley Hisckock

On episode 28 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Ashley Hiscock, an athletic therapist at founder of Premier Athletic Therapy in St. John's, NL, Canada, and a coach of Memorial University Cheerleading, a team won first place in the Premier All-Girl Division at the 2018 International Cheer Union University World Cup Cheerleading Championships in Orlando, FL. As an athletic therapist and as a cheerleading coach, Ashley has a keen interest in concussion. We talk about the risks, and what is being...

Jan 25, 2018•19 min•Ep. 28

*Episode 4 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (nutrition)

Lauren Ziaks hosts episode 4 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast and talks with Bri Goslin, who did her graduate work at #USC, to discuss #nutrition #diet and #supplements post-concussion. Read Phoenix Concussion Recovery Nutrition Tips for Concussions Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 21, 2017•11 min

Siobhan Karam & Sport Physiotherapy Canada

On episode 27 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to physiotherapist Siobhan Karam, who was on this podcast last year to recap the first Sport Physiotherapy Canada (SPC) Concussion Symposium. This year, Siobhan recaps the second annual Concussion Symposium and also discusses SPC's Concussion Locker Room. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 30, 2017•12 min•Ep. 27

Episode *2 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (exercise)

Lauren Ziaks hosts episode 2 of Phoenix Concussion Recovery Podcast and talks about the benefits of exercise for brain function and concussion management. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2017•13 min

Episode *1 - Phoenix Concussion Recovery (Intro/Overview)

Phoenix Concussion Recovery http://phoenixconcussionrecovery.com/ is a website dedicated to concussion education and management. founded by athletic trainer and doctorate of physical therapy, Lauren Ziaks, along with co-founder, physician’s assistant and formerMedical Director for the US Ski & Snowboard Association Melinda Roalstad. Learn more about Lauren and Melinda here.On the first episode of Phoenix Concussion Recovery (PCR) Podcast, I talk to DPT, Lauren Ziaks who gives an overview/int...

Sep 19, 2017•10 min

Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, concussion&CTE research

On 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 don...

Mar 29, 2017•29 min•Ep. 26

Rowan's Law, Gordon Stringer

On 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 Canada t...

Feb 28, 2017•24 min•Ep. 25

Len Epp, Leanpub, Detour -my ebook

In 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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 09, 2017•18 min•Ep. 24

Siobhan Karam (Sport Physiotherapy Canada)

On 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 coac...

Dec 01, 2016•25 min•Ep. 23

Episode 22 (Jamie Cudmore, RugbySafetyNetwork, Oyannax, RugbyCanada)

After 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.We...

Nov 17, 2016•21 min•Ep. 22

Episode 21 Enrico Quilico (Ironman triathlete post-brain injury)

On 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 Cana...

Oct 28, 2016•33 min•Ep. 21

Episode 20 (DPT Lauren Ziaks - Concussion recovery)

In 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 physi...

Oct 14, 2016•25 min•Ep. 20

Episode 19 Katherine Snedaker (PINK Concussions)

In 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. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/concussion-talk-podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Sep 22, 2016•31 min•Ep. 19
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