School is back this week! Teachers, parents, students and coaches play a role in providing support both on and off the field for students who have sustained a concussion. Back to school also means back to sport for many student … Read More
Following a concussion, challenges with attention, concentrating, being easily distracted, brain fog and memory problems are common and can negatively impact your daily function. Apps will not remediate the problems but can help you improve your function in daily tasks, … Read More
The simplest definition of a concussion baseline test is a series of physical and cognitive tests that measure healthy brain function before a sports season starts – and prior to an injury. This serves as a “benchmark” for comparison in … Read More
In many who suffer from persistent concussion-related symptoms, sleep disturbance is a frustrating component of the injury. Sleep disturbance after a concussion may include difficulty falling asleep, early awakening, irregular sleep-wake patterns, and/or daytime fatigue and sleepiness. Sleep disturbance can … Read More
While we know that following a concussion there are many changes in our cognition, little research has examined whether individuals recovering from a concussion are in fact safe to drive. Unfortunately, no formal guidelines exist in determining a driver’s readiness … Read More
Second impact syndrome (SIS) develops when an individual suffers a second traumatic brain injury before symptoms from a previous brain injury have completely resolved. Typically, this second blow occurs within 2 weeks of the initial injury where the normal response … Read More
We frequently get asked, is there a magic pill to treat a concussion? The simple…. answer NO! This is a tough question to answer because the solution is that every client would benefit from an integrated approach to care. While … Read More
We know that management of a concussion requires a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach. When your health care provider is considering treatment, they must consider a variety of influences. These include treatment of the cervical spine, vestibular rehabilitation, sleep management, low … Read More
Movember is more than just a month of the year used as an excuse by men to grow a beautiful (sometimes) moustache. It stands for much more. Movember is a movement and a foundation used to create conversation surrounding men’s … Read More
We are all aware of the restrictions COVID-19 has placed on us personally and professionally. This time has forced us to be reflective on our current practices and challenged creativity in ways we have, historically, never experienced. We are not … Read More