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
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
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
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
Females are 2-10x More Likely To Tear Their Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) than males! Why is this and how can we help? The ACL is a ligament located in the knee joint. It’s job is to prevent the shin bone … Read More
Vestibular Disorders that we treat! We hear people talking about vestibular disorders more and more lately. Feelings of dizziness, nausea, poor balance, sense of movement and difficulties with changing positions are just some of the terms used to describe a … Read More