Concussion Management In Para-Athletes: Insights For The Paralympics With Dr Katie Mitchell

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast, In this episode, we're excited to welcome back Dr. Katie Mitchell. As a key member of the Concussion in Para Sports Group, Dr. Mitchell discuss important topics including classification systems, baseline testing, and the challenges of delayed access to care for para-athletes. Join us for an insightful conversation about these critical issues and their impact on concussion management in Para Athlete. - What Is a Concussion (2:00) - Overview on Classification System Regarding Para Athletes (3:35) - How Common Are Concussions In Para Sports (9:23) - Differentiating A Concussion in Para Athletes & Adaptation of Baseline Testing (12:19) - Making Para Sports More Inclusive Whilst Protecting Athletes From mTBI? (19:30) - Delay Access to Care (27:17) Dr Katie Mitchell, https://thriveneurosport.ca/about-physiotherapist-athletic-therapist-concussion/ Instagram: @thriveneurosport Twitter/X: @kmitchell_atpt Dr Katie Mitchell’s Previous appearance is Episode 33 CIPS Position Statement: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/21/1187 World Para Athletics Classifications: https://www.paralympic.org/athletics/classification Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop fortnightly Social media: Twitter: @first concussion Facebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcast Instagram: Headfirst_ Concussion Email: [email protected]