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
Gratitude is so much more than remembering to say ‘thank you’. Exercising gratitude can help promote the production of dopamine and serotonin in the brain and greatly contribute to improving your mood and overall health. Training yourself to see the … Read More
For the month of June, Shift is joining the Brain Injury Association of Waterloo Wellingtons Walk-a- Thon to encourage our staff, patients and community members to get active! The following are five ways to easily add more activity to your … Read More
Jaw pain from wearing a face mask? The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is a complex joint where every part connects with another. If you are wearing a mask you can’t move your jaw around openly the way you could if you … 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
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
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