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Take a look at this article from Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News today. Concussion and CTE were big-ticket items following the (more than USD1bn) settlement with the NFL, and the movie "Concussion" with Will Smith. This article brings the issue closer to home, as a legend of Australian sport shares his experience and calls for support in raising awareness and educating kids on how to play these sports safely. Some years ago, I had the privilege of working on the development of the Nurochek system by Headsafe - an FDA cleared medical device for the measurement and analysis of brain electrical activity during the generation of visual evoked potentials. The goal was to create a device which would provide a more objective means for the diagnosis of concussion, and method to monitor recovery from such injuries to ensure patients are fully healed before getting back on the field. More research is necessary before the Nurochek - or another innovative device - will become the newest weapon in the arsenal against CTE and second impact syndrome. I sincerely hope that this budget proposal is taken seriously, and that some portion of the funding can be applied to research to take the guesswork out of the fight against this debilitating disease. For anyone interested in further reading, here is a WSJ exposé on the current state of the NFL settlement: https://lnkd.in/dYRd6P9i https://lnkd.in/df2HQtFG

Cardiac Risk In The Young 7 years ago Charlie Craig went to sleep and didnt wake up he was 15 years old. Charlie was ultra fit and was already making his way in the world of elite mountain biking. Charlie was my son Isaac's mate. Let talk about C-R-Y (Cardiac Risk in the Young) -their aim is "Preventing young sudden cardiac deaths through screening and research and supporting affected families" It is so so so so important that anyone between 14 -35 gets screened to identify those at risk. "Screening to identify young people at risk is cost-effective when conducted correctly – the conditions can be treated, securing a future for those identified." All young people should have the choice to be tested." C-R-Y Please see links to the C-R-Y website. Please take time to read and explore the site. https://lnkd.in/eThBzymy

Watch as John G. shares the connections he makes at the PWR!Gym. Want to join? Go to www.pwr4life.org/pwrgym for more! How have YOU participated with PWR! today? #exerciseismedicine #parkinsonsdisease

Watch as John G. shares the connections he makes at the PWR!Gym. Want to join? Go to www.pwr4life.org/pwrgym for more! How have YOU participated with PWR! today? #exerciseismedicine #parkinsonsdisease

Watch as John G. shares the connections he makes at the PWR!Gym. Want to join? Go to www.pwr4life.org/pwrgym for more! How have YOU participated with PWR! today? #exerciseismedicine #parkinsonsdisease

Watch as John G. shares the connections he makes at the PWR!Gym. Want to join? Go to www.pwr4life.org/pwrgym for more! How have YOU participated with PWR! today? #exerciseismedicine #parkinsonsdisease

Watch as John G. shares the connections he makes at the PWR!Gym. Want to join? Go to www.pwr4life.org/pwrgym for more! How have YOU participated with PWR! today? #exerciseismedicine #parkinsonsdisease

Longtime BRI supporter Gretchen Schoenstein is taking on a bold challenge: two half-marathons on two coasts in two days, through which she’s aiming to raise $20,000 to advance autoimmune disease research at BRI. Gretchen has run both the Rock ‘n’ Roll Running Series in Washington, D.C., and the Shamrock Run in Portland, Oregon, in previous years — but this year, the races are taking place back-to-back on March 16 and 17. Already entered in both races, Gretchen thought she’d need to choose between the two, due to them taking place on opposite sides of the United States.    However, after finding a direct flight from Washington, D.C., to Portland, Oregon, on the evening after the first race, Gretchen saw these back-to-back races as the perfect time to rally people around Autoimmune Awareness Month, which takes place throughout March.    Gretchen herself lives with several autoimmune diseases, which happen when the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy parts of the body, like the skin, joints and nervous system.   “I run with the ghost of these diseases. I run for everyone who can’t. I run for everyone who is waiting for a diagnosis or the right treatment and doesn’t yet see that it can get better. I’m motivated by the fact that this isn’t just about me. It’s for everyone who has felt lonely, frustrated and small in the face of a life-changing medical diagnosis,” says Gretchen. “Every step is a gift, every mile is an accomplishment, and every finish line is a victory.” 🩵   Learn more about Gretchen’s story and upcoming challenge (taking place this weekend!): bit.ly/4ahpZux #AutoimmuneDisease #Research #Running #RnRDC #ShamrockPDX

Great opportunity to learn how #winbacktherapy can optimize load management in sports medicine, Register now on April 17th at 8PM ET: https://lnkd.in/eGZF8c2Z #wnba #sportsmedicine #loadmanagment

This was a great course! For any of you clinicians who have taken MDT courses up to at least part C and work with athletes, or don’t know what to do with the athletes that come into your clinic, consider this course when it is offered. A lot of great relevant research, case discussions in relation to athletics, and return to sport testing for those individuals and how this fits in with the MDT system. I always love these courses because the information translates directly to current patient care. Looking towards using some of the techniques in the clinic this next week. If you have not taken an MDT course and struggle when treating the spine and other presentations that just don’t make sense, I would highly recommend taking an MDT course.