#22 Managing Return to Play from Concussion with Laura Fazzari
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In this 22nd episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with St Kilda Football Club Physiotherapist and concussion expert Laura Fazzari. Laura also works as a physiotherapist as part of the Epworth Hospital's Concussion Clinic.
In this episode we cover a range of topics including:
- Laura's interest in concussion & career background
- The growing prevalence of concussion in sport
- The AFL concussion protocol
- Laura's recent Sports MAP Masterclass
- Initial precautions and processes after the injury
- Early involvement of the physiotherapist
- VOMS assessment
- Early stage progressions for return to run
- Gym and weight training integration
- Training intensity progression
- CogSport testing
- Continued monitoring and prevention strategies
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