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
One of the main symptoms people seem to struggle with after sustaining a concussion is ‘neurofatigue’. That feeling you get when even after a good night’s sleep you can’t seem to muster up the energy to tackle the day … Read More
There are many different foods that have been shown to promote cognition, memory, mood and help heal and prevent neurological disorders such as concussions, strokes, Alzheimers, dementia and Parkinsons. Whether you are recovering from a brain injury, or would just … 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
When talking about what a concussion is from what it is not, it is important to view the injury from both a functional and a physiological perspective. Functional can be defined as something that is practical and useful. A broad … Read More
Is you or someone you know suffering with noise sensitivity following a head injury? Noise sensitivity and tinnitus are common hearing disturbances following a concussion. In one study published in 2003, noise sensitivity after concussion was found in 50% to … 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