Best of 2025 Part 1: Concussion — History, Definition and the Impact of Repetitive Head Trauma and CTE

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode of Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, we’re revisiting some of the most insightful, thought-provoking, and eye-opening moments from our past episodes. If you’ve missed any of the crucial conversations we've had about history, concussions and CTE, this episode is your chance to catch up with all the best bits. We’ve hand-picked highlights from each major theme, featuring expert guests who’ve shared their knowledge and research to shed light on the complexities of concussion and its long-term impacts. History05:29 - Stephen Townsend – Episode 93 (Re-release of Episode 34): History of Concussion in Australia08:06 - Tony Collins – Episode 70: First Documented Cases of Concussion13:15 - Stephen Casper – Episode 83: Historical Concepts and Activities of Brain InjuryWhat is Concussion 16:30 - Jon Patricios – Episode 65: What is a Concussion 19:20 - Tommy Wood – Episode 94: Understanding Concussions, mTBI, and the Egg Analogy26:28 - Nick Rushworth – Episode 77: Differences Between Mild, Moderate, and Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries Repetitive Head Impacts & CTE 31:03 - Robert Cantu – Episode 81: What is RHI and CTE35:34 - Robert Stern – Episode 105: Understanding RHI and CTE43:58 - Matt Ventresca & Kathryn Henne – Episode 95: Sociocultural Perspectives