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Back to EpisodesPrelude to a Crisis: A History of Sports-Related Concussion Research and the Influence of Neuropsychology with Assistant Teaching Professor, Owen Griffith
Description
Owen’s work focuses on the neuropsychological mechanisms underpinning sports-related traumatic brain injury. His research explores how concussion impacts functional behaviour, cognition, and broader mental health and well-being.
Prelude to a Crisis: A History of Sports-Related Concussion Research and the Influence of Neuropsychology, co-authored with Jamie Schultz.
01:15 - Sports History and Concussion
08:00 - Biocultural Perspective in Sports-Related Concussion.
13:25 - History and Emergence of Neuropsychology in Concussion
17:25 – The SLAM Model
21:30 – Divergence of Concussion and Time Points Pre/Pots Bennet Omalu
26:00 - What Has ‘Concussion Crisis’ History Taught Us
28:00 – Addressing Concussion as an Athlete and Researcher on Concussion
31:20 – How to Convey the Message Regarding Concussion
35:22 - Favourite Moment’s in Sport
39:45 - Where Can People Find You and Help Your Research
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