1 in 5 people don’t make a full recovery after a Concussion1
Having a personalized approach to your concussion recovery will help you reclaim your life
Unpredictable cranking headaches?
forgetting things more than you should?
Is driving, shopping and socializing intimidating you?
exhausted More than normal?
Concussion sufferers benefit from advanced concussion treatments incorporating a multi-systems assessment, a personalized treatment approach and asynchronous support.
On going and intense headaches that are triggered unexpectedly. They eat away at your focus and distract you from the essential thing you need to get done every day.
Can’t remember what you’ve just read and need to re-read the same things over and over. Walk into a room and are puzzled why you’ve come in there again? Is work even more challenging with important details and tasks getting left behind more than anyone cares to admit?
Finding the grocery store and driving is too much. You’re not sure where to look or what to do because everything is bothering you and flaring you up. The only relief is finding a quiet and clam spot to decompress.
Can’t do a full day of work or school without breaks. You have to rest often to complete tasks or your body makes you pay for it. You need more sleep and naps than usual to make up for the energy spent. Doing too much in one day drains you for the rest of the evening or even into the next day.
Concussions often present with cognitive and physical side effects in the form of headaches, fatigue, poor memory, and overwhelm. Treating the drivers of concussion symptoms Supports and speeds up recovery Time.
Xavier has a BSc Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge and MSc Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta. Further, he has completed a Concussion Nerds Certification for advanced assessment and treatment of new and persistent Concussions. His concussion treatment approach is informed by a multi-systems assessment which then directs an individualized treatment plan and is paired with asynchronous support throughout recovery.
Xavier is avid skier and former mogul skier and coach. Plus, he has travel hacked his way to numerous countries like Japan, Sri Lanka, Philippines, New Zealand, Tanzania, Netherlands, England, Albania and the US. He loves to take pictures and do food tours on his trips abroad. He has a bilingual diploma in French from highschool and has a diverse heritage with being Chinese-Filippino-Ukrainian being a point of pride for him.
Concussion Treatment
Multi-system assessment
A thorough evaluation looking for abnormal responses in seven systems as a result of a concussion
Individualized Treatment Plans
Treatments and exercises are selected based on the assessment outcomes unique to your concussion presentation
Asynchronous Support
Ongoing problem solving and guidance throughout the recovery process
Recovery from your concussion can let you expand the jobs you take on at work, increase your energy throughout the day, get you back to taking on outdoor adventures and connecting more with the people you love the most.
FAQ and Fine Print
1Between 1 in 3 to 1 in 6 adults may have mild persistent concussion 3-6 months after their initial event
Cancelliere, C., Verville, L., Stubbs, J. L., Yu, H., Hincapié, C. A., Cassidy, J. D., … & Silverberg, N. D. (2023). Post-concussion symptoms and disability in adults with mild traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of neurotrauma, 40(11-12), 1045-1059.
1Nearly 33% of kids who get a Concussion can have persistent symptoms
Chadwick, L., Sharma, M. J., Madigan, S., Callahan, B. L., & Yeates, K. O. (2022). Classification criteria and rates of persistent postconcussive symptoms in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis. The Journal of Pediatrics, 246, 131-137.
How Long should a concussion take to recover from?
In most cases adults should be near normal at 2 weeks and for kids its often expected to take 4 weeks to recover (provided they’re working through a recovery process)
People with a Concussion seen within the first week by a healthcare professional have better odds at a faster recovery
Kontos AP, Jorgensen-Wagers K, Trbovich AM, et al. Association of time since injury to the first clinic visit with recovery following concussion. JAMA Neurol. 2020;77(4):435–440. doi:10.1001/jamaneurol. 2019.4552