Daniel Epifano

PhD Candidate. La Trobe University, Melb, AUS & Sheffield Hallam University, UK. The effect of football heading on brain health and movement variability ⚽️🧠

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I'm thrilled to share this publication of my first PhD study, exploring the effects of football ⚽️ related kicking and heading tasks on measures of postural control and corticospinal inhibition 🔎📢

Open Access link to full manuscript here 👉https://t.co/GqDCZnDdzH
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Extending thanks to my supervisory/co-authorship team for their support and guidance through the production of this research:
@KaneJMiddleton , @alanpearcephd, @wheat_jon and Ben Heller.
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Findings suggest CI-AP and cSP may be useful markers of acute responses to repetitive, non-concussive head impacts, i.e. controlled football headers. ⚽🧠
However, further confirmatory research is required.
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[3/3] We know too much now about the long-term effects of head injury to ignore. More can be done to prevent the frequency of these injuries, and perhaps that starts with our definition of "what teamwork is all about"

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[1/3] The sad passing of Troy Selwood has brought light to the topic of #concussion and brain injury across contact sports. Watching this clip from the #7NEWS story last night, it's apparent that longstanding attitudes which glorify such acts of "teamwork" are due for revision...

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[2/3] Perhaps through a change in attitude (of what a coach/teammate expects from the athlete) and a focus on protective technique, there could be fewer examples of traumatic brain injuries on the field...

[AFL @AFL]

Smart-ball technology will be introduced into the upcoming @aflwomens season, to provide score assist officials with alerts when the footy crossed the goal line, hits the post or is touched in flight.

Learn more about the new technology 👇

https://t.co/6w5Z1taVYw

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We are looking forward to conducting a biomechanical analysis for the @VicInstSport Archery athletes on Monday and Tuesday.

Watch this space for what we get up to 👀 @LaTrobe_SPAN

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@NickBusuttil3 @JSportsSci @LaTrobe_SES @LTUresearchers @latrobe Congrats Nick! 👏👏
Safe travels home

[Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre @SHU_AWRC]

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The opportunity to study internationally and collaborate with researchers across the globe has been a privilege! I'm grateful for the experiences and connections afforded to me through this partnership 🤝

[La Trobe University @latrobe]

Our partnership with @sheffhallamuni is a fantastic way for our students and researchers to share knowledge, ideas and resources — combining our strengths means we can achieve even greater real-world impacts.

Learn more about our BFF in the UK 🇬🇧🇦🇺 https://t.co/ZJ4F6Sy5J4

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@Jon_White2 @JSportsSci @Hans_von_Lieres @h_wyatt6 @gillian_weir_ @Dr_Ex Great stuff Jonny! 🏃

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The beautiful game ⚽️🏆

[JonWhite @Jon_White2]

It was great to welcome @DanielEpifano down to @UoPSportScience for a couple of days to see the sights! Even convinced him to give us a talk with two days notice. Safe flight home and I look forward to the return fixture 🤞
Thank you @isbs_conference for the matchmaking

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@Jon_White2 @UoPSportScience @isbs_conference Thanks for showing me around Jonny! Pleasure hanging out again. You're welcome to visit us down under at @LaTrobe_SES anytime! 🦘✌

[Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre @SHU_AWRC]

⚽️Any footballers fancy a £20 voucher for two hours of your time? Free at 10am this Monday?

@DanielEpifano is looking for one last participant for his study exploring #football skill performance on balance, coordination & brain function

More info & contact details👇

Please RT

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Recruiting now!

[SPARC @SHU_SPARC]

⚽️If you didn’t make the cut for a @FIFAWorldCup squad then don’t worry you can still be a part of our football research!

We are looking for football players to participate in our skills research study. More details and to sign up👇🏼