Managing Return to Play from Concussion with Laura Fazzari

In this 22nd episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with St Kilda Football Club Physiotherapist and concussion expert Laura Fazzari. Laura also works as a physiotherapist as part of the Epworth Hospital's Concussion Clinic. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Laura's interest in concussion & career background The growing prevalence of concussion in sport The AFL concussion protocol Laura's recent Sports MAP Masterclass Initial precautions and processes after the injury Early involvement of the physiotherapist VOMS assessment Early stage progressions for return to run Gym and weight training integration Training intensity progression CogSport testing Continued monitoring and prevention strategies Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook