Understanding Sport-Related Concussion Teach-Out

In this segment, Steve Broglio speaks with Matt Lorincz and JT Eckner about the science behind concussion. They discuss and define what a concussion is, what the signs and symptoms are, and what the recovery process consists of. This segment will also cover when sport-related concussion has occurred, when it is necessary to remove an individual from activity, and basic management principles. In addition Steve, Matt, and JT, describe the progressions of return to learn and athletic activity, as well as discuss the long-term effects of head impact exposure on brain health.

Steven P. Broglio, PhD, is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan as well as the Director of the (Michigan Concussion Center) and the Director of the (NeuroTrauma Research Laboratory), also at the University of Michigan. (Full Bio Here)

Matthew T. Lorincz, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology as well as Co-Director (Michigan NeuroSport) and the Co-Director of the (Michigan Concussion Center) Clinical Core at the University of Michigan. (Full Bio Here)

James T. Eckner, MD, MS, is an Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) as well as Director of Clinical Research in (Michigan NeuroSport), (PM&R Concussion Program) and Research Core Director in (Michigan Concussion Center)(Full Bio Here)