The Knock-On Effect Podcast

Where concussion meets conversation. We’re not here to cancel contact sport. We’re here to make it safer, smarter, and sustainable - because concussion can be managed. But only if we take it seriously.

Luke Eastwood - TKOE Ep #04

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.

11-25
20:53

Return To Play - TKOE Ep#03

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

08-15
46:59

Concussion Management in Community Sport - TKOE Ep#02

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

08-11
45:06

Why This Podcast Exists - TKOE Ep#01

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?

08-11
43:44

TKOE Ep#00 - Why This Podcast Exists

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?

07-03
43:44

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