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Concussion Corner®

Concussion Corner®

By: Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT DPT CSCS
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🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.

🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

🚀 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses:
  • 🧠 Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I &
  • 🎓 Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part II
🕰️ Each course offers 30 hours of continuing education credits for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States — 60 hours total if you complete both.

♻️ Rolling admissions mean you can start any day and at any time to fit your schedule.

📅 Join us for Live Q&A sessions with our faculty from September to December 2025.

🛰️ Take advantage of weekly 1:1 coaching sessions and office hours with our founder. While optional, this is what makes Concussion Corner Academy® truly unique and special.

🌎 We have served hundreds of healthcare professionals worldwide, across multiple disciplines. Our programs are truly interdisciplinary, interactive, and built for real-world impact.

🔗 Visit us at www.ConcussionCorner.org to learn more and join our #TeachOneServeMany community.

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Episodes
  • #87 FND & Concussion Rehab: Autonomic & Sensory Clues w/ Dr. Julie Hershberg PT, DPT, NCS

    #87 FND & Concussion Rehab: Autonomic & Sensory Clues w/ Dr. Julie Hershberg PT, DPT, NCS
    Aug 20 2025
    🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!---------💡 In this Episode:🤝 Dr. Julie Hershberg, physical therapist, educator, and founder of Reactive PT and Reactive Education, shares her expertise on whole-person rehabilitation for concussion and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). With decades of experience in neurology, Dr. Hershberg explains how sensory and autonomic systems influence recovery, how brain network science informs her approach, and why interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for complex cases. Learn strategies to improve outcomes, avoid misdiagnosis, and integrate neuroscience into compassionate care.🥼 Dr. Hershberg founded Reactive PT to bring whole-person rehabilitation to the greater Los Angeles community. She leads a team of over 30 professionals, including PTs, OTs, speech therapists, psychologists, yoga therapists, and fitness specialists, serving people with complex neurological conditions and chronic disease. As a professor at the University of Southern California, she teaches and mentors clinicians worldwide through Reactive Education. A self-described “neuro nerd” and recovering perfectionist, she balances her passion for learning with life as a mom of two teens, a wife, and a lover of coffee (decaf) and the outdoors.📣 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:🔗 Reactive PT Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/reactivept🔗 Reactive PT – https://www.reactivept.com🔗 Reactive Education – https://www.reactiveeducation.com🔗 Functional Connectivity Gradients Reveal Altered Hierarchical Cortical Organization in Functional Neurological Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40502606/📖 Chapters:00:00 Subjective Experiences of FND Patients02:04 Concussion and FND: Overlapping Symptoms04:36 Clinical Tools for Assessing FND and Concussion06:50 Barriers in the Healthcare System for FND Patients09:50 Education and Training in FND for New Clinicians12:37 Crossover Between Concussion and FND15:22 Differentiating Symptoms of Concussion and FND18:02 Sensory and Autonomic Processing in FND and ConcussionA Word From Our Sponsor: 🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets.The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk.This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers.Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.
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    26 mins
  • #86 Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Meets Concussion Care w/ Dr. Julie Hershberg PT, DPT, NCS

    #86 Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) Meets Concussion Care w/ Dr. Julie Hershberg PT, DPT, NCS
    Aug 18 2025
    🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport. 🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!---------💡 In this Episode:🤝 Dr. Julie Hershberg, physical therapist, educator, and founder of Reactive PT and Reactive Education, shares her expertise on whole-person rehabilitation for concussion and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND). With decades of experience in neurology, Dr. Hershberg explains how sensory and autonomic systems influence recovery, how brain network science informs her approach, and why interdisciplinary teamwork is essential for complex cases. Learn strategies to improve outcomes, avoid misdiagnosis, and integrate neuroscience into compassionate care.🥼 Dr. Hershberg founded Reactive PT to bring whole-person rehabilitation to the greater Los Angeles community. She leads a team of over 30 professionals, including PTs, OTs, speech therapists, psychologists, yoga therapists, and fitness specialists, serving people with complex neurological conditions and chronic disease. As a professor at the University of Southern California, she teaches and mentors clinicians worldwide through Reactive Education. A self-described “neuro nerd” and recovering perfectionist, she balances her passion for learning with life as a mom of two teens, a wife, and a lover of coffee (decaf) and the outdoors.📣 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:🔗 Concussion Headache Guide for People Post Concussion https://reactive.mykajabi.com/concussionfreebie🔗 Reactive PT Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/reactivept🔗 Reactive PT – https://www.reactivept.com🔗 Reactive Education – https://www.reactiveeducation.com🔗 Functional Connectivity Gradients Reveal Altered Hierarchical Cortical Organization in Functional Neurological Disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40502606/📖 Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Goals for Concussion Awareness01:22 Journey into Neuro Physical Therapy03:07 Building a Neuro-Focused Practice05:35 Understanding Functional Neurologic Disorder (FND)08:03 The Intersection of Concussion and FND10:57 Patient Experiences and Healthcare Navigation14:41 Trends in Neurodiversity and Patient Clusters17:20 Neuroaffirming Care and Personal Insights20:14 Resources and Community Support22:46 Conclusion and Future DirectionsA Word From Our Sponsor:🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers.Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎*This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.
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    30 mins
  • #85 Top-of-Scope PT, Clinical Integrity & Inclusive Practice Models w/ Dr. Jeff Moore PT, DPT, OCS

    #85 Top-of-Scope PT, Clinical Integrity & Inclusive Practice Models w/ Dr. Jeff Moore PT, DPT, OCS
    Aug 15 2025
    🧠 Welcome to the Concussion Corner Podcast®, your trusted resource for interdisciplinary conversations related to all things concussion-related in healthcare, advocacy, and sport.

    🥼 Hosted by Dr. Jessica Schwartz PT, DPT, CSCS, a doctor of Physical Therapy and brain injury survivor, who is unapologetically passionate about educating healthcare professionals about concussion, examination, intervention, collaboration, & advocacy.

    🎙️Concussion Corner Podcast® is our Free Open Access Medical Education #FOAMed portion of our 24 weeks of educational programming at Concussion Corner Academy®. We're so happy that you're here!

    🎓 Concussion Corner Academy® has two courses, Concussion: The Patient Rehabilitation Journey Part I & Part II, which has 30 hours of continuing education credits for each course for PT, OT, and ATC in all 50 United States. We’ve served hundreds of healthcare professionals all over the world and across all professions. We’re truly interdisciplinary and interactive across all aspects of our programming!

    🔗 Visit us at https://www.concussioncorner.org to learn more about how you can join our #TeachOneServeMany community!

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    💡 In this Episode:
    🎙️ In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Dr. Jeff Moore and Dr. Jessica Schwartz go deeper into what it means to operate at the top of your clinical scope and how payment models, clinic environments, and referral systems directly impact patient outcomes.

    🧳 We Unpack:
    •The difference between certification and true clinical confidence
    •Why Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio doesn’t offer residencies — and why that matters
    •How emotionally intelligent PTs navigate flare-ups and complex patient presentations
    •The dangers of myopic thinking in business and clinical care
    •In-network vs out-of-network care: it’s not either-or — it’s AND

    🤝 From concussion recovery to chronic pain, this episode highlights why environment, equity, and education matter and how we can all be part of the solution.

    🎧 Subscribe, rate, and share to amplify compassionate, top-of-scope care across the rehab world.

    📲 Listen, rate, and subscribe to support global access to compassionate, evidence-informed concussion care.

    🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the the vagus nerve, nervous system, and pelvic health.

    📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
    🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio home page: https://ptonice.com/
    🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio Certifications page: https://ptonice.com/certifications/ 🔗 Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE) Physio IG: https://www.instagram.com/icephysio/
    🔗 Onward Home Page: https://onwardphysicaltherapy.com/
    🔗 Onward IG page: https://www.instagram.com/onwardphysicaltherapy/

    📖 Chapters:
    00:00 Navigating Financial Challenges in Business
    01:12 Top of Scope in Physical Therapy
    02:28 The Importance of Clinical Expertise
    05:24 Understanding Patient Reactions and Emotional Intelligence
    08:19 The Role of Environment in Clinical Practice
    11:16 Payment Models and Access to Care
    14:25 Residency and Certification in Physical Therapy
    18:11 The Future of Physical Therapy

    A Word From Our Sponsor:
    🏈 🚲⚽️🏒Since 2011, Virginia Tech researchers have been providing unbiased helmet ratings that allow consumers to make informed decisions when purchasing helmets. The helmet ratings are the culmination of over a decade of research identifying which helmets best reduce concussion risk. This work is done as part of Virginia Tech’s service mission and is 100% independent of any funding or influence from helmet manufacturers.

    Please visit the Virginia Tech helmet lab website at bit.ly/VirginiaTechHelmets and spread the word to aid in lowering concussion risk in your community 🏇⚾️🥎

    *This podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be confused for medical advice. Please reach out to your medical team or call 911 if this is an emergency*

    Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/concussion-corner--2821902/support.
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    34 mins
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