Olivia Abdoo, sports medicine expert at the UFC Performance Institute, joins us to break down the brand new concussion protocol created to help UFC fighters return to sport both safely and efficiently.
We explore:
✅ How the UFC PI built a system rooted in athlete safety and performance
✅ The blend of neuroscience, cognitive return-to-play benchmarks, and fight-specific demands
✅ How Olivia's experience shaped the framework for treating head trauma in combat sports
✅ Why the protocol goes beyond clearance and focuses on capacity to compete
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in high-stakes return-to-play strategy, brain health, and athlete-first performance systems.
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Dr Olivia Abdoo:
Instagram - @oliveabdoo
Manny Silveira:
Instagram - @_coachmanny_
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mannysilveira@primitiveathletix.com
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