Biomechanical Forces of Concussion

Send us Fan MailWelcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast Episode 9 - Biomechanical Forces of Concussion.In this episode we go through proposed recent AFL changes regarding contact training times and possibility of mandatory helmets in cleaned up. We review what is a concussion before discussing the gravitational forces required to cause a concussion and the supporting research. We touch on neck strength, helmets and Q-Collards seeing if they help reduce the risk of a potential concussion/ mild traumatic brain injury and lastly, we discuss Whiplash Associated Disorder and how it is intertwined with concussion.   - Introduction to the episode- Cleaned Up Segment (1:50)- Recap/ Review of what is a concussion: (6:40)- Gravitational Forces & Rad’s Required to Cause a Concussion: (14:30)- Neck Strength, Helmets and Q-Collards in relation to concussion: (23:30)- Whiplash Associated Disorder: (30:30) Episode References:https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/11/695https://journals.lww.com/neurosurgery/abstract/2007/12000/measurement_of_head_impacts_in_collegiate_football.22.aspxhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4039841/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32255667/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4753964/  Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightlySocial media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]