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
We are finding the current COVID-19 situation mirrors concussions in several ways: External stressors that are out of our control Difficulty navigating the landscape appropriately for an effective response Persevering through what feels like infinite “unknowns”, and much more. This … Read More
If you’re a patient struggling to understand the concussion recovery pathway and asking your self: who to see, which professional is responsible for certain decisions, when do you need to perform certain activities, why am I feeling this way, or … Read More
In the past few years, there has been an increasing interest in concussions. As we know, many potential concussions go unreported and many of these athletes continue to play while symptomatic ignoring the importance of sitting out. Recent guidelines recommend … Read More
Exercise is Medicine for Concussion We all know there are plenty of benefits of incorporating exercise into our everyday life, from improving quality of life, to preventing injuries, to even helping us battle our weekend chores. In fact, exercise has … Read More
NeuroTracker & Sports Performance What Is It? NeuroTracker emerged out of 20 years of neuroscience research to enhance mental performance to make you the best athlete. NeuroTracker takes advantage of a modern neuroscience principle, neuroplasticity – the brains incredible ability … Read More
Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) is a complex disorder defined by a wide range of symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, sleep problems, anxiety and depression that persists weeks to months after a concussion injury. Not everyone who sustains a concussion goes … Read More
What is Vertigo? Many people confuse the terms ‘vertigo’ and ‘dizziness’. Dizziness is a term that is often used to describe a variety of sensations, and tends to mean something different to each person. For example, one person may describe … Read More
Thanks to the infamous Sidney Crosby concussion and neck injury saga, which began in 2011, public awareness of the injury has grown immensely. Recent research efforts have shed more light on this ‘invisible injury’ and debunked several long-standing concussion myths … Read More