Brain Storm Episode 4: Concussion Prevention, Susceptibility, and What Weā€™ve Learned
Sep 22, 2024Listen to the Brain Storm Series on the Feisty Women's Performance Podcast
Obviously, the best way to deal with a concussion is to not get a concussion. But that’s not always possible, and nearly 30% of adults report having a concussion in their lifetime. In this episode we cover the basics on how to prevent concussion and what to do if you do hit your head based on what we’ve learned during this series. We also take a deeper dive into who might be more susceptible to concussion, including if females have special risk factors with special guest Dr. Julie Rios, who is leading a groundbreaking Women’s Health Concussion Study that aims to understand the broader effects of concussion on women’s health.
Julie Rios, MD, specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She practices at UPMC Center for Fertility & Reproductive Endocrinology and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona, UPMC East, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. You can learn more about her and her work at Julie Rios, MD.
Rebecca Rusch is an adventure athlete, 7x World Champion, and 2x Hall of Fame inductee for mountain biking and gravel cycling. She is also a keynote speaker, the bestselling author of Rusch to Glory, and an Emmy Award winner for the documentary Blood Road about her journey to find the spot where her father, a US Air Force pilot, was shot down during the Vietnam War. She is also the founder of the Be Good™ Foundation, which is dedicated to transforming individuals and communities by using the bicycle as a catalyst for healing, empowerment, and evolution. You can learn more about her and her work at rebeccarusch.com.
Episode Research and Resource links:
The Sports Neuropsychology Society (SNS)
Understanding the Research around Supplementation and TBI symptom Mitigation from Momentous
A Complete Guide to Concussion Baseline Testing
Concussion Treatment and Rehabilitation
“Heads Up” for Creatine Supplementation and its Potential Applications for Brain Health and Function, Sports Medicine, 2023
Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Brain Functions: A Systematic Review, Cureus, 2022
Vitamin D in Synaptic Plasticity, Cognitive Function, and Neuropsychiatric Illness, Trends in Neurosciences, 2019
Additional Resources:
Love Your Brain: free resources, training, education, community and support for people affected by brain injury.
Rev6: exercises and movement program to support fascia and nervous system.
Rebecca’s recommended Meditation apps: Headspace, Calm and Waking Up
Built to Move Book by Kelly and Juliet Starrett. Simple ways to get moving and feel better. 10 tests + 10 physical practices = 10 ways to make your body work better.
Breath by James Nestor. Breathing exercises, the science behind them, and practical usage.
Oura Ring for personal health tracking
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