Concussion Culture, Advocacy and Run It Straight With Dr Alan Pearce
Description
Today, we’re joined once again by Professor Alan Pearce, returning from Episode 21. A Clinical Neurophysiologist, Professor Pearce is internationally recognized for his work in sports-related concussion, employing techniques such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to investigate neurophysiological responses to brain injury.
He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications, multiple book chapters, and several key texts in the field, with his research cited over 5,000 times. In addition to his academic contributions, Professor Pearce is a prominent advocate for concussion education in media and public discourse.
- What is a concussion (01:35 )
- Update on Dr Pearce Research (03:20 )
- Run It Straight (07:30 )
- Mixed Messaging (11:41 )
- How Do You Keep Advocating the Message (18:17 )
- Ways We Can Help the Message and Changing Sports For Kids(21:32 )
- How to Support and Help Your Work?
Alan Pearce
@alanpearcephd
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