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EPISODE · Jul 14, 2026 · 38 MIN

Return-to-Learn (RTL) and Concussion in Preforming Arts Populations with Dr Allyssa Memmini

from Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast · host Reece Granger

Send us Fan MailDr. Allyssa Memmini, PhD, LAT, ATC, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences at the University of New Mexico and an internationally recognised researcher in concussion management. Her work has focused on improving recovery pathways for individuals with concussion, particularly university students and performing artists—groups that have historically lacked evidence-based return-to-activity guidelines. During her doctoral studies at the University of Michigan Concussion Center, she developed one of the first structured Return-to-Learn protocols specifically designed for post-secondary students, helping universities better support students' safe return to academic participation following concussion.01:22 – Journey into Athletic Training and Concussion Research 04:40 - What is a concussion?6:45 - Difficulties in assessing and diagnosing concussion in collegiate/ university athletes07:50 – Barriers & Difficulties in Assessing Students and Athletes for Concussion12:10 - What’s the Return-to-Learn Process Look Like 21:20 – Concussion in Preforming Arts 24:50 – Concussion in Sport29:40 – Return-to-Learn in Preforming Arts33:20 – Favourite Moments in Sport/ Work35:45 – Where to Find and Support Dr Memmini Assistant Professor Allyssa Memmini https://coehs.unm.edu/faculty-staff/profiles/memmini-allyssa.html Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=m1a6H_QAAAAJ&hl=en Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: [email protected]

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