Not all whiplash injuries result in a concussion injury, but all concussion injuries will have a component of a whiplash injury. Your cervical spine, commonly known as your “neck,” is…
Concussions can happen to athletes of any age participating in all kinds of sports. From hard hits in hockey and football to accidents in gymnastics and soccer, concussions are an…
Greater Toronto Area’s Leading Multidisciplinary Clinics for Concussion Recovery
Concussions are a common form of traumatic brain injury, often caused by blows to the head. They can result in an array of physical, cognitive, and emotional symptoms that may…
Why You Should Never Skip the Neck in Concussion Evaluation & Rehab.
Every patient with a concussion is a patient with a neck injury. Let me explain. A concussion results when the brain undergoes such rapid acceleration-deceleration that shearing and stretching of…
The nocebo effect refers to new or worsening symptoms that develop in response to negative health-related information, beliefs, and/or experiences. When dealing with concussion patients in both the acute and chronic phase, it’s important that we, as healthcare professionals, speak to our patients in a way that reduces the risks of the nocebo effect.
In this podcast, we discuss the evidence surrounding the nocebo effect in various clinical trials, RCTs, as well as in the concussion literature. We also talk about societal nocebos and how the media and public perception may influence how your patients present and things to consider throughout your management of concussion patients.
DISCLAIMER This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.
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