Re-Release: Concussion: A Cultural and Historical Perspective with Dr Stephen Townsend

Send us Fan Mail **Re-Release Episode with Dr Stephen Townsend. Original air date: July 2nd, 2024** Welcome to HeadFirst: A Concussion Podcast In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Stephen Townsend as our special guest. Dr. Townsend holds the position of Lecturer and Research Fellow at Queensland University with the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences specializing in sport social studies. Dr Townsend is renowned for his work in sports history, with his extensive academic contributions including multiple journal publications, authored books, and published chapters. Notably, his PhD dissertation titled Becoming Ali: A Digital History, Newspaper Discourse, and America's Most Famous Boxer, 1969-1975 reflects his deep exploration of sports history. Dr. Townsend brings a unique perspective to our discussion, providing expert opinions and analytical insights into the history of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. Join us as we explore the intersection of history, sports, and concussion research with Dr. Stephen Townsend. - What is a concussion and lack of consistent definition? (2:20) - Earliest reports/ history of concussion/ History of concussion in Australia (6:58)- - Boxings Role in awareness and Brief NFL History on “Death Harvest of 1905” (9:35) - Cultural Relationship with Concussion, Societal Perceptions & Possible Sensitization to Violence (13:10) - World War 1 Divergence Point in Concussion (19:00) - Historical lessons or insights that can inform our approach to preventing and managing concussions in the future (26:10) Dr Stephen Townsend: Article: “‘The Tragedy of the Punch Drunk': Reading Concussion in Australian Sporting Newspapers, 1843–1954”: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/sports-and-active-living/articles/10.3389/fspor.2021.676463/full Twitter/X: @historycarb Instagram: bigcrab_oncampus 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]