Episode 5 - Concussions in Sport (Part 1)

The Sports Medicine Podcast

In Episode 5 of The Sports Medicine Podcast, Dr. Dold sits down with two experts in the field of concussions, Dr. Erin Reynolds, PsyD and Dr. Kayla Covert, PT DPT NCS. Concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries usually resulting from direct impact to the head or whiplash injuries during play. Sports concussion has become a significant problem in all levels of sport. In recent years, it has made headlines with reports about the consequences of returning to play too soon, as well as research findings into the long-term effects of the injury. Part 1 of this two part series focuses on the diagnosis and initial management of a sports-related concussion. We also discuss clinical definitions around concussion, sideline assessment tools, and the initial assessment and approach to an athlete who has possibly sustained a concussion during sport. Erin Reynolds, PsyD is a Clinical Sports Neuropsychologist who specializes in treating sports-related concussions. She currently serves as the Clinical Director of the Baylor Scott & White Sports Concussion Program at The Star in Frisco, Texas. She also holds an appointment as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Prior to these positions, Erin served as Fellowship Director for the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and held an appointment as Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program is the largest clinical and research concussion program in the world and during her 5 year tenure she developed advanced skills and a unique understanding of this complex injury. For more on Dr. Reynolds: https://drerinreynolds.com Kayla Covert, PT DPT NCS is a board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic physical therapy with advanced training in the treatment of sports-related concussions. As a member of the Sports Concussion Program at The Star, she provides comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation for vestibular and balance dysfunction following concussion. Kayla also plays a role in reintroducing physical activity through exertion physical therapy. Her areas of interest include working with youth, collegiate and professional athletes, in addition to exertion physical therapy to assist with return to play. For more information on Kayla: https://www.bswhealth.com/physical-therapist/kayla-covert This episode is sponsored by: Star Orthopedics and Sports Medicine based in Frisco, Texas. www.starorthopedics.com The Sports Medicine Podcast: Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesportsmedicinepodcast/ Feedback/Inquiries: [e-mail] Host: Dr. Andrew Dold, MD FACS FRCSC www.DoldMD.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr.dold.md/ www.instagram.com/thesportsmedicinepodcast/