#89 Concussion Care: Data-Driven Insights from Dr. Steven Broglio PhD

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💡 In this Episode:
Dr. Steven Broglio is Associate Dean for Graduate Affairs in the School of Kinesiology, Director of the Michigan Concussion Center, and President of the Concussion in Sport Group.
A global leader in concussion research, Dr. Broglio has shaped the scientific conversation around recovery timelines, sideline tools, and long-term outcomes for over two decades.
In this episode, he outlines how concussion recovery expectations have evolved from early NCAA studies to recent findings from the CARE Consortium.
Dr. Broglio discusses the shift toward individualized models of care and emphasizes the importance of data-informed timelines that reflect the realities of patient recovery.
Dr. Broglio also shares updates on the structure and mission of the Concussion in Sport Group, highlighting its commitment to transparent, evidence-based tools that support clinicians worldwide.
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💡This episode is for clinicians, educators, and advocates who want to meet their patients where they are and build trust through action, empathy, and education.
📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 University of Michigan Concussion Center: https://concussion.umich.edu/about-us/profiles/steven-broglio-phd/
🔗 Dr. Broglio's PubMed Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=broglio+s
🔗 Consensus statement on concussion in sport: the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport-Amsterdam, October 2022 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37316210/
📰 NY Times Ken Belson Reporting on the Gunman Who Attacked Midtown Office Building Had C.T.E. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/26/us/cte-football-tamura-gunman.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare
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📖 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Concussion Research and Background
00:56 The Evolution of Concussion Guidelines
08:09 Leadership and Integrity in Concussion Research
11:44 Debunking Old Myths: The 2003 Paper Revisited
17:57 Understanding Recovery: The Role of Active Management
21:30 Addressing Mental Health and Social Determinants of Health
25:15 Membership and Community Engagement in Concussion Research
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