The Knock-On Effect Podcast

Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.In this episode we speak with renowned neuroscientist Dr Alan Pearce, one of Australia's leading concussion researchers. he's been at the centre of the national conversation on brain health - and most recently, his voice has been heard around the Eli Katoa incident that's shaken both the NRL and grassroots sport. Links discussed in the pod: - AIS Concussion Guidelines: https://www.ausport.gov.au/concussion- Play.AFL Concussion Resources: https://play.afl/concussion - PlayHQ Concussion Incident Reporting: https://support.playhq.com/hc/en-au/articles/44504766754329-Concussion-Management-in-PlayHQ- Safeguarding You: https://safeguardingyou.com/- Melbourne Headache and Concussion Group: https://melbourneheadacheconcussion.com.au/- Alan Pearce Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alanpearcephd/

Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.In this episode we speak with junior footy gun Luke Eastwood about his experiences with, and how he overcame multiple concussions.

Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.In this episode: STAGES OF GRADED RETURN TO PLAYSTAGE 1: RELATIVE REST (1-2 days)STAGE 2: RECOVERYStep 1: Daily activities that do not provoke symptoms (min 1 day)Step 2: Light aerobic exercise (min 1 day)Step 3: Moderate aerobic exercise (min 2 days)Step 4: High intensity aerobic exercise (min 2 days)STAGE 3: GRADED LOADING PROGRAMStep 1: Non-contact training (min 7 days)Step 2: Limited contact training Step 3: Full contact training (min 7 days)STAGE 4: UNRESTRICTED RETURN TO PLAY

Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.In this episode: - PlayHQ Guidelines- Gameday Processes- Managing the First 24 Hours- How Safeguarding You is helping Clubs and Leagues

Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.04:44 - WHY THIS PODCAST EXISTS?- What triggered this podcast for you?- Was there a “this can’t keep happening” moment?- How did our paths (governance + clinical) collide?12:53 - WHY CONCUSSION? WHY NOW?- What’s changed in community sport? + Grounds + Guidelines + Parent Concerns- Why is everyone suddenly talking about “duty of care”?- What's the risk of doing nothing?20:28 - THE KNOCK-ON EFFECT?- What are we NOT trying to do here? + Camp 1: Shut it all down + Camp 2: Manage it well and keep playing- Why do we sit so firmly in Camp 2?24:15 - WHO IS THIS FOR? - Parents, Players and Kids- Club Committees, Coaches and Volunteers- Leagues, SSOs and NSOs28:20 - WHY WE DO THIS!!- Concussion Energy Timeline- Signs and Symptoms- Recovery & Return To Play39:56 - NEXT EPISODES:1. Governance Is Sexy (No, Really)2. Game Day Chaos: Managing the Moment3. Return to Play, Not Return to Pain4. When It’s More Than a Knock5. Can We Prevent Concussion?6. Gadgets & Gimmicks?7. little Legends, Big Decisions 8. Who Does What?

Welcome to the Knock-On Effect Podcast: ‘Where Concussion Meets Conversation”... with Adam Wood & Cliff Butler. Thanks to https://safeguardingyou/ and https://melbourneheadacheconcussion/ for supporting the channel.04:44 - WHY THIS PODCAST EXISTS?- What triggered this podcast for you?- Was there a “this can’t keep happening” moment?- How did our paths (governance + clinical) collide?12:53 - WHY CONCUSSION? WHY NOW?- What’s changed in community sport? + Grounds + Guidelines + Parent Concerns- Why is everyone suddenly talking about “duty of care”?- What's the risk of doing nothing?20:28 - THE KNOCK-ON EFFECT?- What are we NOT trying to do here? + Camp 1: Shut it all down + Camp 2: Manage it well and keep playing- Why do we sit so firmly in Camp 2?24:15 - WHO IS THIS FOR? - Parents, Players and Kids- Club Committees, Coaches and Volunteers- Leagues, SSOs and NSOs28:20 - WHY WE DO THIS!!- Concussion Energy Timeline- Signs and Symptoms- Recovery & Return To Play39:56 - NEXT EPISODES:1. Governance Is Sexy (No, Really)2. Game Day Chaos: Managing the Moment3. Return to Play, Not Return to Pain4. When It’s More Than a Knock5. Can We Prevent Concussion?6. Gadgets & Gimmicks?7. little Legends, Big Decisions 8. Who Does What?