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71. Dr. Michael Collins - The Truth about Concussions and Recovery with the Clinical & Exec. Director of UPMC's Sports Medicine Concussion Program

71. Dr. Michael Collins - The Truth about Concussions and Recovery with the Clinical & Exec. Director of UPMC's Sports Medicine Concussion Program

FromThe Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter


71. Dr. Michael Collins - The Truth about Concussions and Recovery with the Clinical & Exec. Director of UPMC's Sports Medicine Concussion Program

FromThe Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter

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Length:
61 minutes
Released:
Apr 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Michael Collins, the Director of UPMC’s Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Dr. Collins breaks down what is a concussion, and explains the 6 different types of a concussion. Then, dissects the ideology of a Process vs protocol, an individual-based therapeutic approach vs. the one size fits all approach. Finally, Dr. Collins expresses that this is a treatable injury and should be evaluated like any other body part. With that, we are excited to introduce Dr. Michael Collins to the show. Concussion info:List of Dr. Collins’ Concussion Research: https://bit.ly/3KYaWJJ Concussion Website: https://bit.ly/37xZRAy Dr. Michael Collins: https://upmc.me/3xI0m65 For Our Listeners:Hyperice 10% discount for our listeners - https://bit.ly/3IalDa1 Libsyn use promo code “KEN” for 2 months FREE - https://bit.ly/3tNkpxC Follow The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter:Instagram: @kengunter_tpa Website: https://www.kengunter.com/ YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kengunterpodcast Audio recorded with SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=kengunter Audio Produced By: Justin GunterShow Produced By: Justin Ortiz, Ken Gunter, Justin GunterContent Designer: Austin SuitMusic: “Up and Down” by Patrick Sweany
Released:
Apr 19, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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Founded with the belief that what makes a great athlete makes a great person, each week Ken interviews the brightest minds in sports performance, strength and conditioning, mental performance and wellness to understand what today's elite athletes are doing to perform at the highest levels. Through exploration of new concepts and methods he’ll seek to understand how you can apply this to reach your own athletic goals, but more importantly your potential as a person. Because although your playing days might be behind you, don’t you owe it to yourself and those who count on you to approach your role as Partner, Parent and Professional with the same commitment to greatness?