Episode 45: The SLP and Sports-Related Concussion Management with Alaina Davis, PhD, CCC-SLP

Each year there are over 3.8 million reported and unreported sport-related concussions (Broglio et al., 2014). A concussion can result in cognitive-communicative deficits in attention, memory, executive functions, and social communication. Further, repeated concussions lead to increased risk for chronic deficits that impact one’s function in academic, vocational, and social activities. This podcast highlights sports-related concussions among adolescents and young adults who participate in contact and combat sports. In addition, the presenters will discuss the role of the speech-language pathologist in preventative activities, assessment, and management for return-to-learn/activity. Check out links to resources mentioned in the podcast at: https://www.speechuncensored.com/podcastepisodes/s3e3