On this episode of Talking Heads: Fresh Topics in Sports Neuropsychology, Dr. Danielle Kaplan and Dr. Zachary Merz talk with Jonathan Lichtenstein, PsyD the Lead Neuropsychologist at Dartmouth Health and the Director of Neuropsychological Services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. The conversation focuses on his research on risk profiles related to tackling characteristics in collegiate football and steps Dartmouth has taken to reduce concussion risk in practice. Dr. Lichtenstein discusses the history of implementing no-tackle practices and Mobile Virtual Player as well as outcomes of these changes. This conversation helps to understand how tackling mechanics can influence risk and provides a detailed example of practical changes to reduce risk of concussion in sport.
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