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Concussion Corner Podcast, hosted by @DPT2Go.bsky.social, is your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to #concussion in #healthcare #FOAMed #TBI #BrainInjury www.concussioncorner.org/podcast
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📣 New Podcast! "#92: Inside the Future of Sport, Neuroscience, & Concussion Education w/ Dr. Mario Bizzini #sportsphysio" on @Spreaker #11plus #athletictrainer #bjsm #brain #concussion #dustygrooms #fifa #fisio #ifspt #ijspt #neuroscience #olympicgames #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapy
#92: Inside the Future of Sport, Neuroscience, & Concussion Education w/ Dr. Mario Bizzini #sportsphysio
🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! --------- 💡 In this Episode: Dr. Mario Bizzini, PhD, MSc, PT returns to discuss the intersection of neuroscience, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in sport in Ep 92 of Concussion Corner Podcast®. Together we explore the evolution of sports conferences, the power of in-person education, and how collaboration between ortho, neuro, and sport physio professionals is reshaping concussion and injury prevention worldwide. 📍 Highlights include Insights from the 2024 Brain and Sport Conference in Bern, Reflections on lectures by Dusty Grooms, Suzanne Gard, Joanna Kvist, Eamonn Delahunt, Francesca Della Via, and Ava Agburg, The importance of team-based concussion management, he upcoming Sports Physio Swiss Conference 2025 in Lausanne (Oct 30–31) in partnership with Sports and Exercise Medicine Switzerland (SEMS), A preview of the 2026 World Conference of Sports Physical Therapy in Bern. Mario Bizzini, PhD, MSc, PT is as a research associate at the Human Performance Lab, Schulthess Clinic in Zürich (Switzerland), where he works since 34 years. He earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh (School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2001), and completed his PhD at the Oslo Sports Trauma and Research Center at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences (2010). Dr. Bizzini was also involved during 14 years (2002-2016) with the FIFA Medical Research and Assessment Center (F-MARC). His research interests focus on prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Mario has at today 135 peer-reviewed publications, 6 books, and 20 book chapters on these topics. He is Deputy Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine ( https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC9UufMi3wPMx0WgRea-tR8A ) and on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy ( ‪https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC_5w6KFuyIWg-z3H3hsV-og ). Dr. Bizzini, a former board member of the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT), is currently the Vice-President of the ‪https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCMYW4Yv3IXeANv-uD3R0FYA Swiss Sport Physiotherapy Association (SSPA). He’s a rehabilitation consultant for professional ice hockey and football/soccer teams, and has worked at three ‪https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCTl3QQTvqHFjurroKxexy2Q Games (2008, 2012, 2016), three FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014), and two ‪https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpcTrCXblq78GZrTUTLWeBw Women’s World Cups (2007, 2015). 📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 Sports Fisio Swiss https://sportfisio.ch/ 🎓 Joint Congress Sport & Exercise Medicine Switzerland and Sportfisio: https://bbscongress.ch/de/joint-congress-sems-sportfisio-2025 🎓World Congress of Sports Physiotherapy by the IFSPT and Sportfisio Switzerland (SSPA) heads to Bern, in the heart of Switzerland for the second time, December 4–5, 2026 https://wcspt.com/ 🎥 SSPA 2024 Conference Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEyFKL_-aBmwY8dmEm5QPOCmIBidpBJCW&si=4foNuZcVPcvQKvsu 🔗 http://mariobizzini.com/ 📣 Email us at [email protected] for the SportFisio Swiss and IJSPT group discount code  📖 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Sports Physio Conference 2024 02:06 The Importance of In-Person Education 04:46 Highlights from the Sports Physio Conference 07:30 Key Topics and Speakers  10:04 Concussion Education in Europe 12:38 Teamwork in Concussion Management  15:31 Future of Sports Injury Prevention 17:59 Networking and Collaboration in Healthcare 20:44 Conclusion and Future Conferences A Word From Our Sponsor:  🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency
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📣 New Podcast! "#91 FIFA 11+ and the Global Science of Injury Prevention w/ Dr. Mario Bizzini PhD, MSc, PT #SportFisio" on @Spreaker #athletictraining #bjsm #brainhealth #concussion #concussioncare #concussionrehab #fifa #fifa11plus #globalhealth #ifspt #ijspt #injuryprevention #neuroplasticity
#91 FIFA 11+ and the Global Science of Injury Prevention w/ Dr. Mario Bizzini PhD, MSc, PT #SportFisio
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! --------- 💡 In this Episode: In this episode of the Concussion Corner Podcast®, Jessica Schwartz, PT, DPT, CSCS, sits down with Dr. Mario Bizzini, PhD, MSc, PT — Research Associate at the Schulthess Clinic’s Human Performance Lab in Zürich and a key figure in the development of FIFA’s 11+ injury prevention program. Together they explore how global injury prevention strategies translate to concussion rehab, the neuroscience behind musculoskeletal injury, and the power of interdisciplinary teamwork in sport.  Mario Bizzini, PhD, MSc, PT is as a research associate at the Human Performance Lab, Schulthess Clinic in Zürich (Switzerland), where he works since 34 years. He earned a Master of Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh (School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2001), and completed his PhD at the Oslo Sports Trauma and Research Center at the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences (2010).  Dr. Bizzini was also involved during 14 years (2002-2016) with the FIFA Medical Research and Assessment Center (F-MARC). His research interests focus on prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Mario has at today 135 peer-reviewed publications, 6 books, and 20 book chapters on these topics. He is Deputy Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) and on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy ( https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC_5w6KFuyIWg-z3H3hsV-og ). Dr. Bizzini, a former board member of the International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy (IFSPT), is currently the Vice-President of the https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCMYW4Yv3IXeANv-uD3R0FYA Swiss Sport Physiotherapy Association (SSPA). He’s a rehabilitation consultant for professional ice hockey and football/soccer teams, and has worked at three https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCTl3QQTvqHFjurroKxexy2Q Games (2008, 2012, 2016), three FIFA World Cups (2006, 2010, 2014), and two https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpcTrCXblq78GZrTUTLWeBw Women’s World Cups (2007, 2015). 🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the entire system of sport from backend researchers to on field support. 📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 Sports Fisio Swiss https://sportfisio.ch/  🔗 Prevention strategies and modifiable risk factors for concussion: a systematic review and meta-analysis for the Female, woman and girl Athlete Injury pRevention (FAIR) consensus in British Journal of Sports Medicine https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2025/09/19/bjsports-2025-109915 🔗 FIFA 11+ https://inside.fifa.com/health-and-medical/injury-prevention 🔗 FIFA 11+: an effective programme to prevent football injuries in various player groups worldwide—a narrative review https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/49/9/577 🔗 https://www.ucalgary.ca/shred-injuries/all-sports/rugby 🔗 http://mariobizzini.com/ 🔗 https://mariobizzini.bio/ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Mario Bazzini 01:29 Dr. Bazzini's Career Journey 05:34 Evolution of Injury Prevention in Sports  13:19 FIFA 11 Plus Program and Its Impact 22:47 Future Directions in Sports Injury Prevention 26:52 Outro  A Word From Our Sponsor:  🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 `*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*
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#90 Adapting Concussion Tools for Real Life Patients w/ Dr. Steven Broglio, PhD
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.  🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! ---------  💡 In this Episode: Dr. Steven Broglio serves as President of the Concussion in Sport Group, Associate Dean at the University of Michigan, and Director of the Michigan Concussion Center. His work focuses on bridging research and real-world care for populations that are often overlooked in concussion studies.  This episode highlights his focus on persistent post-concussive symptoms, the need for early intervention, and the importance of expanding research to include neurodiverse individuals, para athletes, military service members, and law enforcement professionals.  Dr. Broglio shares insights on adaptive tools beyond the SCAT6 for para sport and tactical athletes like the WESS, the value of clinician feedback in shaping research, and the future of inclusive, accessible brain injury care across all patient settings. Dr. Broglio also shares updates on the structure and mission of the Concussion in Sport Group, highlighting its commitment to transparent, evidence-based tools that support clinicians worldwide.  📘 Join CISG:https://www.concussioninsportgroup.com 💡This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education.  📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 University of Michigan Concussion Center:https://concussion.umich.edu/about-us/profiles/steven-broglio-phd/ 🔗 Dr. Broglio's PubMed Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=broglio+s 🔗 Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport-Amsterdam, October 2022https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37316210/ 🔗 Exploring Baseline Concussion-Assessment Performance in Adapted Wheelchair Sport Athletes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32607535/ 🔗 Concussion-Recovery Trajectories Among Tactical Athletes: Results From the CARE Consortium https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32556201/ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Exploring Unique Populations in Concussion Research 01:03 The Evolution of the Michigan Concussion Center 04:10 Understanding Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms 07:34 Researching Special Populations: Law Enforcement and Neurodiversity 10:17 Challenges in Concussion Evaluation for Tactical Athletes 13:30 The Joy of Research and Mentorship in Concussion Science 17:01 Membership and Community in Concussion Research 20:14 Outro A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at https://bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*
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This is a must-listen for clinicians, educators, and anyone committed to evidence-based concussion care.

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Concussion Care: Data-Driven Insights from Dr. Steven Broglio PhD #concussionawareness
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We dive deep into:
🧠The evolution of concussion recovery timelines
📊How large-scale data from the CARE Consortium is shaping clinical care
👤Why individualized approaches matter more than ever
🗺️The future of global concussion guidelines
🎙️In Episode 1 of our two-part series, we’re joined by Dr. Steven Broglio, Associate Dean at the University of Michigan, Director of the @UMichConcussion Michigan Concussion Center, and President of the Concussion in Sport Group (CISG).
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#89 Concussion Care: Data-Driven Insights from Dr. Steven Broglio PhD
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.  🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! ---------  💡 In this Episode: Dr. Steven Broglio is Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs in the School of Kinesiology, Director of the Michigan Concussion Center, and President of the Concussion in Sport Group. A global leader in concussion research, Dr. Broglio has shaped the scientific conversation around recovery timelines, sideline tools, and long-term outcomes for over two decades. In this episode, he outlines how concussion recovery expectations have evolved from early NCAA studies to recent findings from the CARE Consortium.  Dr. Broglio discusses the shift toward individualized models of care and emphasizes the importance of data-informed timelines that reflect the realities of patient recovery. Dr. Broglio also shares updates on the structure and mission of the Concussion in Sport Group, highlighting its commitment to transparent, evidence-based tools that support clinicians worldwide.  📘 Join CISG:https://www.concussioninsportgroup.com 💡This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education.  📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 University of Michigan Concussion Center:https://concussion.umich.edu/about-us/profiles/steven-broglio-phd/ 🔗 Dr. Broglio's PubMed Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=broglio+s 🔗 Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport-Amsterdam, October 2022https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37316210/ 📰 NY Times Ken Belson Reporting on the Gunman Who Attacked Midtown Office Building Had C.T.E. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/us/cte-football-tamura-gunman.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare 🔗 The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential if you or someone you know needs emotion support https://988lifeline.org  🔗 Dr. Jose Posas MD, FAAN SDOH Concussion Corner Podcast® https://open.spotify.com/episode/73xS8Lfpekq1tJRqunQB39?si=byp1KEfUQyeghjTQXopsVQ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Concussion Research and Background 00:56 The Evolution of Concussion Guidelines 08:09 Leadership and Integrity in Concussion Research  11:44 Debunking Old Myths: The 2003 Paper Revisited  17:57 Understanding Recovery: The Role of Active Management 21:30 Addressing Mental Health and Social Determinants of Health  25:15 Membership and Community Engagement in Concussion Research  A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at https://bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*
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📣 New Podcast! "#87 FND & Concussion Rehab: Autonomic & Sensory Clues w/ Dr. Julie Hershberg PT, DPT, NCS" on @Spreaker #autonomic #braininjury #concussion #concussionrehab #dysautonomia #fnd #interdisciplinary #motorcontrol #neurophysio #neurorehab #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #uscpt
#87 FND & Concussion Rehab: Autonomic & Sensory Clues w/ Dr. Julie Hershberg PT, DPT, NCS
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.  🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is  unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly  interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! --------- 💡 In this Episode: 🤝 Dr. Julie Hershberg, physical therapist, educator, and founder of Reactive PT and Reactive Education, shares her expertise on whole-person rehabilitation for concussion and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). With decades of experience in neurology, Dr. Hershberg explains how sensory and autonomic systems influence recovery, how brain network science informs her approach, and why interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for complex cases. Learn strategies to improve outcomes, avoid misdiagnosis, and integrate neuroscience into compassionate care. 🥼 Dr. Hershberg founded Reactive PT to bring whole-person rehabilitation to the greater Los Angeles community. She leads a team of over 30 professionals, including PTs, OTs, speech therapists, psychologists, yoga therapists, and fitness specialists, serving people with complex neurological conditions and chronic disease. As a professor at the University of Southern California, she teaches and mentors clinicians worldwide through Reactive Education. A self-described “neuro nerd” and recovering perfectionist, she balances her passion for learning with life as a mom of two teens, a wife, and a lover of coffee (decaf) and the outdoors. 📣 This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education. 📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 Reactive PT Instagram --https://www.instagram.com/reactivept 🔗 Reactive PT – https://www.reactivept.com 🔗 Reactive Education –https://www.reactiveeducation.com 🔗 Functional Connectivity Gradients Reveal Altered Hierarchical Cortical Organization in Functional Neurological Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40502606/ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Subjective Experiences of FND Patients 02:04 Concussion and FND: Overlapping Symptoms 04:36 Clinical Tools for Assessing FND and Concussion 06:50 Barriers in the Healthcare System for FND Patients 09:50 Education and Training in FND for New Clinicians 12:37 Crossover Between Concussion and FND 15:22 Differentiating Symptoms of Concussion and FND 18:02 Sensory and Autonomic Processing in FND and Concussion A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*
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💡 Learn strategies to improve outcomes, avoid misdiagnosis, and integrate neuroscience into compassionate care.

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🧠 With decades of experience in neurological rehabilitation, Dr. @juliehershberg explains how sensory and autonomic systems influence recovery, how brain network science informs her approach, and why interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for complex cases.

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🚀 Concussion Corner Podcast LAUNCH DAY with Dr. Julie Hershberg, #physio, educator, & founder of Reactive PT, sharing her expertise on whole-person rehabilitation for #concussion and #FunctionalNeurologicalDisorder (#FND).

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📣 New Podcast! "#86 Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Meets Concussion Care w/ Dr. Julie Hershberg PT, DPT, NCS" on @Spreaker #autonomic #braininjury #complexneurology #concussion #dmn #fnd #interdisciplinary #juliehershberg #neuropt #neuroscience #occupationaltherapy #pcs #physicaltherapy
#86 Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Meets Concussion Care w/ Dr. Julie Hershberg PT, DPT, NCS
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.  🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is  unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly  interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! --------- 💡 In this Episode: 🤝 Dr. Julie Hershberg, physical therapist, educator, and founder of Reactive PT and Reactive Education, shares her expertise on whole-person rehabilitation for concussion and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). With decades of experience in neurology, Dr. Hershberg explains how sensory and autonomic systems influence recovery, how brain network science informs her approach, and why interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for complex cases. Learn strategies to improve outcomes, avoid misdiagnosis, and integrate neuroscience into compassionate care. 🥼 Dr. Hershberg founded Reactive PT to bring whole-person rehabilitation to the greater Los Angeles community. She leads a team of over 30 professionals, including PTs, OTs, speech therapists, psychologists, yoga therapists, and fitness specialists, serving people with complex neurological conditions and chronic disease. As a professor at the University of Southern California, she teaches and mentors clinicians worldwide through Reactive Education. A self-described “neuro nerd” and recovering perfectionist, she balances her passion for learning with life as a mom of two teens, a wife, and a lover of coffee (decaf) and the outdoors. 📣 This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education. 📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 Concussion Headache Guide for People Post Concussion https://reactive.mykajabi.com/concussionfreebie 🔗 Reactive PT Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/reactivept 🔗 Reactive PT – https://www.reactivept.com 🔗 Reactive Education –https://www.reactiveeducation.com 🔗 Functional Connectivity Gradients Reveal Altered Hierarchical Cortical Organization in Functional Neurological Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40502606/ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Goals for Concussion Awareness 01:22 Journey into Neuro Physical Therapy 03:07 Building a Neuro-Focused Practice 05:35 Understanding Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND) 08:03 The Intersection of Concussion and FND 10:57 Patient Experiences and Healthcare Navigation 14:41 Trends in Neurodiversity and Patient Clusters 17:20 Neuroaffirming Care and Personal Insights 20:14 Resources and Community Support 22:46 Conclusion and Future Directions A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website athttps://bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*
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#85 Top-of-Scope PT, Clinical Integrity & Inclusive Practice Models w/ Dr. Jeff Moore PT, DPT, OCS
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.  🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is  unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly  interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! --------- 💡 In this Episode: 🎙️ In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Jeff Moore and Dr. Jessica Schwartz go deeper into what it means to operate at the top of your clinical scope and how payment models, clinic environments, and referral systems directly impact patient outcomes. 🧳 We Unpack:  •The difference between certification and true clinical confidence  •Why Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio doesn’t offer residencies — and why that matters  •How emotionally intelligent PTs navigate flare-ups and complex patient presentations  •The dangers of myopic thinking in business and clinical care  •In-network vs out-of-network care: it’s not either-or — it’s AND 🤝 From concussion recovery to chronic pain, this episode highlights why environment, equity, and education matter  and how we can all be part of the solution. 🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share to amplify compassionate, top-of-scope care across the rehab world. 📲 Listen, rate, and subscribe to support global access to compassionate, evidence-informed concussion care. 🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the the vagus nerve, nervous system, and pelvic health.  📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio home page: https://ptonice.com/ 🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio Certifications page: https://ptonice.com/certifications/ 🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio IG: https://www.instagram.com/icephysio/ 🔗 Onward Home Page: https://onwardphysicaltherapy.com/  🔗 Onward IG page: https://www.instagram.com/onwardphysicaltherapy/ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Navigating Financial Challenges in Business 01:12 Top of Scope in Physical Therapy 02:28 The Importance of Clinical Expertise 05:24 Understanding Patient Reactions and Emotional Intelligence 08:19 The Role of Environment in Clinical Practice 11:16 Payment Models and Access to Care 14:25 Residency and Certification in Physical Therapy 18:11 The Future of Physical Therapy A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*
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📣 New Podcast! "#84 Fitness-Forward Physical Therapy and Why Environment Matters in Rehab w/ Dr. Jeff Moore PT, DPT" on @Spreaker #braininjury #chronicpain #concussion #concussioncare #concussionrehab #directaccess #fitnessforward #icephysio #manualtherapy #neurorehab #onwardpt #outofnetwork
#84 Fitness-Forward Physical Therapy and Why Environment Matters in Rehab w/ Dr. Jeff Moore PT, DPT
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.  🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is  unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly  interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! --------- 💡 In This Episode: 🎙️In this energizing first episode with Dr. Jeff Moore, we explore what it really means to practice at the top of scope, especially in the worlds of concussion, pelvic health, and chronic pain. 📣 We Unpack:  •The risks of rest and the side effects of doing nothing  •The evolution from Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio to Onward PT  •Fitness-forward rehab that meets patients where they are  •Why psychologically informed care is essential for nervous system recovery  •How your environment directly shapes clinical outcomes 🧠 Whether you’re treating persistent concussion symptoms or optimizing care for complex orthopedic patients, this episode challenges you to rethink what high-quality, emotionally intelligent physical therapy really looks like in 2025. 🌐 Learn more and enroll: www.ConcussionCorner.org 📲 Listen, rate, and subscribe to support global access to compassionate, evidence-informed concussion care. 🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the the vagus nerve, nervous system, and pelvic health.  📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio home page: https://ptonice.com/ 🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio Certifications page: https://ptonice.com/certifications/ 🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio IG: https://www.instagram.com/icephysio/ 🔗 Onward Home Page: https://onwardphysicaltherapy.com/ 🔗 Onward IG page: https://www.instagram.com/onwardphysicaltherapy/ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Physical Therapy Innovations 01:55 The Evolution of Onward Physical Therapy 05:58 ICE Physio's Curriculum and Specialization 09:43 Challenging Rest: Movement in Recovery 13:48 The Importance of a Safe Learning Environment 16:45 Inclusivity in Physical Therapy Practices 21:24 Looking Ahead: Future of Physical Therapy 27:02 Rethinking Rest and Recovery 27:58 Elevating Clinical Environments for Psychological Safety A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at https://bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*
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📣 New Podcast! "#83 The Vagus Nerve, Trauma, & Intimacy After Concussion w/ Dr. Anne Duch PT, DPT, WCS" on @Spreaker #braininjury #concussion #concussioncare #concussionpt #concussionrehab #concussiontherapy #intimacy #menshealth #mtbi #occupationaltherapy #pelvicfloor #pelvichealth #physio
#83 The Vagus Nerve, Trauma, & Intimacy After Concussion w/ Dr. Anne Duch PT, DPT, WCS
🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy. 🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here! 🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming! 🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community! --------- 💡 In this Episode: In Part 2 of our conversation with pelvic health Physical Therapist and yoga-informed clinician, Dr. Anne Duch PT, DPT, WCS (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCZxnrM9UuiYA3Cuac5wa7EQ) we go deeper into the lived experience of healing from trauma, brain injury, and chronic pelvic dysfunction. Together, we explore: 🧠 Symptom overlap between concussion and vagal nerve dysfunction 🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive language: AFAB, AMAB, and why words matter 💡 How to create safe, healing environments in clinic 🗣️ Trauma-informed communication and therapeutic presence  🌬️ Nervous system regulation from the body up 🤝 The power of interdisciplinary collaboration ⭐️ This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education. 🥼 Dr. Anne Collins Duch is a board certified pelvic health physical therapist and an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher with 28 years of experience in treating a wide variety of pelvic health conditions. Her Wilmington, Delaware private practice is housed within a vibrant yoga studio where she is able to educate her patients and yoga students on the benefits of establishing a sound movement practice that integrates effective nervous system regulation strategies for a more complete whole body experience. 💻 Dr. Duch has a special interest in the Polyvagal Theory, which led to the development of her virtual course offering, https://www.anneduch.com/courses. She served as a panelist at the Endometriosis Summit, the Elhers Danlos Global Learning Conference, and the Pelvic Global Menopause Conference and presents to various professional organizations and fellow clinicians about pelvic health topics, as well as the use of vagal toning strategies as part of their health and wellness management. 🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the the vagus nerve, nervous system, and pelvic health. 📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode: 🔗 Courses with Anne Duch: https://www.anneduch.com/courses 🔗 Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ptforwomen/ 🔗 Resilience and Sexuality After Concussion in Women https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7930863/  🔗 Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK207198/ 📖 Chapters: 00:00 Exploring the Intersection of Concussion and Pelvic Health 04:24 Creating Safe Spaces in Healthcare 08:56 Understanding the Role of Environment in Patient Care  13:15 Calming the Nervous System: Strategies for Patients  19:14 Navigating Intimacy and Trauma in Patient Care 23:53 The Importance of Interdisciplinary Collaboration A Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒 Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk.  This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers. ' Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at https://bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmetsand spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎 *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*
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🎙️In this conversation, Dr. @ptforwomen.bsky.social shares how inclusive language, trauma-informed care, and nervous system regulation change recovery for concussion and pelvic health patients. #concussionrehab #concussioneducation #pelvicfloorPT

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🌈 🧠Creating Safe, Inclusive Rehab Spaces with @ptforwomen.bsky.social at the Concussion Corner Podcast Episode 82 🙏

📣In Episode 1 of our 2 part series with Dr. Anne Collins Duch we learn that healing starts with feeling safe.

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Pelvic Health Meets Concussion Care: Vagus Nerve, Trauma & Recovery w/ Dr. Anne Duch PT, DPT, WCS
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🎙️ New @concussioncorner.bsky.social Podcast with Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, Anne Duch PT, DPT, WCS

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