In this episode, Cannabis and Concussions in the NFL, we'll explore how Dr. Patrick Neary and his team at the University of Regina are exploring the potential of cannabinoids as a promising new treatment for head trauma after receiving a $600,000 grant from the NFL. We’ll delve into Patrick’s background as a leading physiologist and his unwavering passion for improving the lives of athletes affected by concussions.

 

Dr. Patrick Neary has 27 years of academic and research experience in the area of exercise physiology. Prior to joining the Faculty of Kinesiology & Health Studies at the University of Regina in 2005, he worked at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, NB (2002-2005), and Malaspina University-College in Nanaimo, British Columbia (1990-2002). His teaching includes Introductory Exercise Physiology, Advance Exercise Physiology, Principles of Exercise Testing, Training and Prescription, and Clinical Exercise Physiology. He has taught at the International Coaching School & Conference and has taught courses for the National Coaching Institute related to the Canadian National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) to

certify coaches in Canada (1987-2012). He has also coached minor league hockey, basketball, soccer, and volleyball.

 

In addition to his research and teaching responsibilities at the University of Regina, Dr. Neary was the Executive Director of the Dr. Paul Schwann Applied Health & Research Centre for cardiac rehabilitation from 2006-2014. He is also an active member of the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment at the University of Regina, with a focus on heart rate

variability and post-traumatic stress disorder in First Responders.

 

About the show
“Go Far, Together” - from the University of Regina introduces you to some of our University’s brightest thinkers. From outer space to Reconciliation, from first-responders mental health to the connection between cannabis and the NFL, we'll explore how these researchers are changing the world and how we understand it, right here on the Prairies. Join us as we Go Far, Together.

About the University of Regina
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