UY. Season 2. Episode 7: What is TBI, why is it important for athletes and coaches with Nasir Uddin

Welcome our next guest Nasir Uddin. Nasir is an exercise physiologist, lecturer in sport science and PhD researcher at St Mary's University in London. He is also the founder of Physiology in Combat (http://physcom.org); a site aimed at helping students/scientists/athletes learn all about basic physiology and interpreting combat sport related research.

His research currently looks at the neurophysiological changes after concussions and hypohydration. Prior to this, he set up Newham Weightlifting club for college students and has worked as an S&C coach with various athletes/teams at Crystal Palace Football club, London Wasps Rugby club, and various combat athletes. His research interests include all things related to brain injury, neurodegeneration, fatigue, hydration and combat sports.

In this podcast Nasir brings us a clear understanding regarding mild Traumatic Brain Injuries, (TBI - commonly known as Concussion). Nas discusses what it means in a terms of athlete reporting, having the right people to make decisions on the field and what is the terminology of TBI. As well as what the best tools are regarding the athlete’s return to play and how you can implement these strategies.

UY also delves into Nasir’s background as a coach and his experiences of prejudice and inequality during his career. Nas is candid and speaks openly about his outlook. He also talks about the obstacles being an Asian coach and progressing in life.

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