Navigating Concussions in Sports: Insights from an Athletic Trainer
Fri Dec 19 2025
In this episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, Kaleigh Steelman and Katie Evenson discuss the complexities of concussions in athletes, including mechanisms, symptoms, and management strategies. Katie emphasizes the importance of immediate assessment, the role of sleep and nutrition in recovery, and the need for collaborative care among healthcare professionals and Kaleigh follows with a deep dive on the medications that can be used to manage post-concussive symptoms and medications that may exacerbate post-concussive symptoms The conversation also covers the evolving guidelines for return to play protocols and the significance of exercise in rehabilitation.
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Concussions
02:49 Understanding Concussions: Definition and Mechanism
05:18 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Concussions
07:51 Pathophysiology of Concussions
09:35 Management and Recovery from Concussions
11:56 Return to Play Protocols
14:33 Vestibular Symptoms and Rehabilitation
17:21 Referral and Specialist Involvement
21:12 Return to Play Protocols
23:33 Medication Management in Concussions
33:47 Medications Worsening Cognitive Impairment
41:34 Collaboration in Concussion Care
Keywords: concussion, athletic training, sports medicine, recovery, symptoms, management, exercise, medication, healthcare team, vestibular therapy
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In this episode of the Sports Pharmacy Podcast, Kaleigh Steelman and Katie Evenson discuss the complexities of concussions in athletes, including mechanisms, symptoms, and management strategies. Katie emphasizes the importance of immediate assessment, the role of sleep and nutrition in recovery, and the need for collaborative care among healthcare professionals and Kaleigh follows with a deep dive on the medications that can be used to manage post-concussive symptoms and medications that may exacerbate post-concussive symptoms The conversation also covers the evolving guidelines for return to play protocols and the significance of exercise in rehabilitation. Find Katie @katietheatc on Instagram and TikTok Sports Pharmacy Network https://sportsrxnetwork.com @sportsrxnetwork on Instagram Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Concussions 02:49 Understanding Concussions: Definition and Mechanism 05:18 Symptoms and Diagnosis of Concussions 07:51 Pathophysiology of Concussions 09:35 Management and Recovery from Concussions 11:56 Return to Play Protocols 14:33 Vestibular Symptoms and Rehabilitation 17:21 Referral and Specialist Involvement 21:12 Return to Play Protocols 23:33 Medication Management in Concussions 33:47 Medications Worsening Cognitive Impairment 41:34 Collaboration in Concussion Care Keywords: concussion, athletic training, sports medicine, recovery, symptoms, management, exercise, medication, healthcare team, vestibular therapy