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Getting Back in the Game After a Concussion with Olympian Elana Meyers Taylor

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In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Elana Meyers Taylor, an accomplished American bobsledder and Olympian. She shares her journey from collegiate softball to becoming a world-renowned bobsledder and her experiences with concussions. Elana also discusses her concussion recovery process and her plans to contribute to concussion research. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Joel Morgenlander, a professor of neurology and orthopedic surgery at Duke University. They discuss concussions in athletes, when it's safe to return to play, the importance of proper concussion management and the legal frameworks in place to protect young athletes from severe brain injuries.

Additional Resources

New Brain & Life Book Explores Concussion

How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players' Brains

Concussion Symptoms Checklist

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U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler's Cam Heyward

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Social Media:

Guests: Elana Meyers Taylor @elanameyerstaylor; Dr. Joel Morgenlander @dukehealth

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

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In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, co-host Dr. Katy Peters is joined by Elana Meyers Taylor, an accomplished American bobsledder and Olympian. She shares her journey from collegiate softball to becoming a world-renowned bobsledder and her experiences with concussions. Elana also discusses her concussion recovery process and her plans to contribute to concussion research. Dr. Peters is then joined by Dr. Joel Morgenlander, a professor of neurology and orthopedic surgery at Duke University. They discuss concussions in athletes, when it's safe to return to play, the importance of proper concussion management and the legal frameworks in place to protect young athletes from severe brain injuries.

Additional Resources

New Brain & Life Book Explores Concussion

How Sports Neurologists Protect Football Players' Brains

Concussion Symptoms Checklist

Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

Advocacy and Athleticism with the Pittsburgh Steeler's Cam Heyward

We want to hear from you!

Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?

· Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206

· Email us at [email protected]

Social Media:

Guests: Elana Meyers Taylor @elanameyerstaylor; Dr. Joel Morgenlander @dukehealth

Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  continue reading

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