Author: Xavier

Baseline testing for concussions have been pushed as a great way to protect your athletes in sport and to help them prevent a concussion. The new evidence is showing that It’s not as useful or accurate as we once thought and isnt even recommend for most athletes.  How Baseline Testing Falls ShortBaseline tests can be…

It had been nearly two years since her car accident that left her a concussion and she was at the tail end of her treatment window that would be covered by her insurance. She still had challenges with remembering what to chart on after seeing patients, difficulty with balance and stability even walking down the…

When most people think of concussions, they picture a direct hit to the head—like a collision on the field or slamming your head against something hard. That’s part of why helmets are often pushed so hard but don’t create enough of a difference for concussion risk (more on that in a different post) Misleadingly Concussions…

Why the “Dark Room Protocol” Isn’t Helping Your Concussion RecoveryIf you’ve had a concussion, chances are a doctor or someone has suggested the “dark room protocol.” Total silence, no lights, no screens, lying in a pitch-black room until the symptoms go away and the brain has been fully recovered. It’s been passed around as the…

I’ve been getting tingling down my left arm for the past 5 minutes, and it’s only been 30 minutes since I left the clinic.” That’s was the nail in the coffin for me and confirmed my suspition that they’ve developed Central Sensitization.Central Sensitization is an uncommon condition where the nervous system becomes overly reactive to…

When a student gets a Concussion be it on the playground, gym class or outside school their recovery extends to the classroom too. It affects their ability to concentrate, process information, and keep up with schoolwork. Teachers play a supportive role in helping them transition back to the classroom successfully. With the right accommodations and…

As a coach, you play a critical role in developing your athlete’s skills and getting them back to sport after a concussion can be a task you haven’t been anticipating doing. Rushing an athletes’ return to sport can lead to poor performance, other injuries and an overall delayed recovery from a concussion. Here’s how you can…

What Parents Need to Know When Their Child Has a ConcussionA parent who’s kid just had a concussion often have a number of questions and are often concerned about what recovery will look like. It can feel overwhelming to navigate your child’s healing especially if it’s their first concussion.  While concussions are common enough, proper…