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September 16, 2024
As the popularity of contact sports continues to grow, concussion prevention is becoming a hot topic. With millions of youth athletes in the U.S. reporting concussions each year, it’s a…
September 9, 2024
You are more than a mere blob of flesh. Part of the mystery of being human is that we know we are more than the sum of our parts. Our…
September 2, 2024
Introduction The consumption of alcohol has been the topic of many headlines in recent years, as there are ever-changing opinions on… Whether or not it is safe to consume…? How…
August 19, 2024
Headaches are extremely common and account for one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, studies show around 95% of people will experience a headache disorder at…
August 12, 2024
Returning to work after a concussion can be a considerable challenge. Many people return to work before their symptoms are fully resolved. This is often okay—it may even be beneficial—provided…
August 5, 2024
Experiencing a concussion (or mild traumatic brain injury) can be a disorienting and uncomfortable experience, with symptoms including headache, dizziness, confusion, double or blurry vision, light sensitivity, and ringing in…
July 29, 2024
Concussion injuries are highly specific to the individual; not all concussions look or feel the same. Patients with very similar sports concussion injuries may experience vastly different recovery timelines. This…
July 22, 2024
The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris are expected to feature a diverse range of sports with exciting new additions, including breaking (breakdancing), surfing, skateboarding, and sport climbing. Importance…
July 15, 2024
During the management of concussions, we are always looking for more objective tests that can help diagnose mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) and help guide the treatment of these patients….
July 8, 2024
Light sensitivity or photophobia is an abnormal intolerance to light. It is a common symptom in both acute and chronic concussion sufferers, affecting around 40% of concussed individuals. Though it…
July 1, 2024
Introduction Concussions are a significant concern in both sports and everyday life, often leading to debilitating symptoms that can severely affect an individual’s quality of life. Early and accurate diagnosis…
June 24, 2024
Which of the Concussion Subtypes are Driving Your Patient’s Symptoms? A Psychological Type Deep-dive Welcome to the last and final part of the deep dive into the 4 different mild…
May 11, 2022
The idea for this conversation came from frequent requests from PCS patients for something that they could share with friends and family to help them be more supportive and understanding….
April 28, 2022
In this episode I chat with Dr. John Leddy, one of the inventors of the famous Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test. We discuss the autonomic nervous system and how exercise is…
March 24, 2022
CTE – Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a worrying conditions for many former athletes, military vets, and concussion patients. We know what the media says, but is this narrative actually true?…
March 16, 2022
Roughly 70% concussions recover within a few weeks yet 18-24% won’t be back to work at 6 months. Why such a big difference? Well…there may be underlying differences in these…
March 9, 2022
Sleep is so important for concussion recovery, yet very few people do it well. In this episode, I chat with a Neurologist and sleep expert, Dr. Adit Margaliot about the…
February 23, 2022
Note: this conversation discusses the legal principles in Ontario Canada and things may be different in your area. Also please note that this does not constitute legal advice and you…
February 17, 2022
A must listen for parents of young children and/or anyone involved in youth sports. In this episode we discuss concussion risks in kids and provide some real-world tangible things that…
February 10, 2022
In this episode we chat with Dr. Paul Hrkal all about the role fats play in both neuroprotection and concussion recovery. We discuss good vs. harmful fats, cholesterol, and deficiencies….
February 2, 2022
You’ve had a concussion and your employer is not working with you to find proper accommodations or threatening to terminate you if you cannot work…what are your rights? For this…
January 27, 2022
In this episode, I sit down with Occupational Therapist, Jenni Diamond to discuss returning to school after a concussion injury. Bio – Jenni Diamond is an Occupational Therapist and Certified…
December 20, 2021
The holidays can be stressful…especially if you are dealing with persistent concussion symptoms. In this episode, we provide some practical tips to help you make the most of the holiday…
December 2, 2021
Dr. Shirley Blanc is a neuro-optometrist in downtown Toronto. She is a Fellow and advisory board member of NORA (Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association), and a medical advisory board member and…
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