I didn’t know much, if anything, about CranioSacral Therapy (CST) before talking to Tracy Lin. Tracy’s enthusiasm for CST is contagious, and it shows how much there is still to learn about brain injury. As a physiotherapist Tracy is always searching for ways to help her patients and decided to learn more about and become certified in CST at the Upledger Institute. The Upledger Institute has “facilitated manual therapy treatment programs for 11 former professional football players from the NFL an...

I haven’t chatted with Katie in a while - although we follow each other on social media. We catch up in this podcast; hear about her new physiotherapy clinic and her PhD research! Although I’ve never researched or done physio with Katie, her energy, enthusiasm and optimism/positivity remind me very much of Jen Shears, the physiotherapist - and friend! - to whom I give heaps of credit for my rehabilitation journey! Thrive NeuroSport: https://thriveneurosport.ca/Clinical NeuroSport Education: http...

In this month’s episode of Brainiac, Stefan is joined by actress Mandy MacLean! Mandy shares her experience suffering multiple concussions and discusses several barriers she faced in finding adequate care. This episode delves into the important topics of mental health, self-advocacy, and the healthcare system as they relate to concussion. Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e...

Melanie Wienhoven joins me on episode 112 and I join Melanie on her podcast, CONCUSSION STORIES! I had a r eally good time talking to Melanie, learning her story, hearing about what has helped her during her recovery, and why she founded Lifeyana, Melanie's way of sharing with others the many lessons she has learned during her Post Concussion Syndrome journey.Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon! Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for m...

On the first episode of Brainiac for 2022 we are joined by Sandhya Mylabathula, a PhD Student and Public Health Policy Fellow at U of T. Recorded on Bell Let’s Talk Day in Canada, Stefan and Sandhya discuss concussions from a mental health perspective, going over some of the common psychological outcomes of concussions and how to best support the mental health of those with concussions. Towards the end, Sandhya discusses her passion for policy work and walks us through her involvement in concuss...

Dr. Uzma Samadani is a neurosurgeon and brain injury researcher at the University of Minnesota. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at the University of Minnesota with a graduate faculty appointment in Neuroscience. She is also an attending neurosurgeon at the Minneapolis Veterans Administration Medical Center and founder of the neurodiagnostic start-up Oculogica Inc.I encourage everyone to check out Dr. Samadani's TED MED talk about brain ...

After my previous episode, Dr. Cancel (Episode 109) introduced me to Dr. Adrian Cohen, as both were very excited about Dr. Cohen's NUROCHEK system and its applications! Notably in sports; combat, contact, or otherwise. Dr. Cohen I talk about the importance of prompt, objective assessment, as well as the afforability of the NUROCHEK headgear!Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon! Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and su...

For the final episode of 2021, we are joined by Dr. Michael Hennes, a Chiropractic Neurologist working at The Neural Connection clinic in Minnesota. Dr. Hennes discusses the role that chiropractors play in concussion rehabilitation, and highlights the clinical approach and treatment modalities that facilitate recovery from concussion. Stefan and Dr. Hennes also discuss why chiropractors are sometimes overlooked in the concussion space and whether certain chiropractic treatments should be impleme...

The Concussion :Legacy Foundation University of Toronto Chapter has a new podcast host for season two of BRAINIAC. Second year Master's of Kinesiology student Stefan Bianchi and I talk about his research and his interest in concussion and how it effects athletes. We also talk about the podcast and how Stefan is thinking about this season!Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon! Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subsc...

On this month’s episode of Brainiac we are joined by Kristine Drakich, Head Coach of the U of T Women’s Volleyball Team. Coach Drakich provides a unique perspective on the role that coaches play in fostering a team culture that prioritizes concussion awareness and encourages the reporting of injury. Stefan and Coach Drakich also take stock of how much the concussion space has changed throughout her time as a coach at U of T and touch on some of the challenges coaches face when working with athle...

On this month’s episode of Brainiac, Dr. Hunt joins us to discuss the important role that occupational therapists play in concussion rehabilitation. Stefan and Dr. Hunt also touch on the impact that COVID-19 has had on concussion patients and the recovery process, ending with a discussion about concussion in youth and the importance of the family dynamic. Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram &...

Scott Anderson was on episode 45 introducing many listeners to SyncThink - where he is the Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) - and describing their EYE-SYNC technology. Per the new release, "the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance of the EYE-SYNC technology as an Aid to Concussion, or mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) Diagnosis."Please consider supporting Concussion Talk Podcast on Patreon! Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follo...

On episode 99 I talk to former co-host of this podcast (introduced in episode 73) and former Coordinator of Programs & Services at the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA). Last week, on episode 98, I talked to Cassandra Stockley about her new role and this week I talk to Erin about what she learned about brain injury, including concussions, and those people who avail of brain injury services during her year at NLBIA and during our podcasts! Subscribe and leave a review! ...

The Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA) has a new Coordinator of Programs & Services. On episode 98, I talk to Cassandra Stockley about her new role and what she has planned for the NLBIA. Please join me in welcoming Cassandra! Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com/detour Follow Lauren on Instagram @lziaks Concussion ...

Care for concussion patients in hospitals and clinics has improved dramatically with the intervention of the many different health/medical technologies available to doctors, researchers, physiotherapists and any practitioner. The importance of technology to the advancement of medical science and practice cannot be over-stated. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy, the CEO and Co-Founder of Neurovine, a company that seamlessly blends EEGs, hear-rate monitors, and AI to give patien...

Changes to vision is are some of the most noticeable effects of a brain injury/concussion. Perhaps ironically, I almost fail to notice my own double vision, yet it undoubtedly has a profound effect on my daily life, from balance to reading and much more. Luckily for me, Dr. Sarah Hutchens and Vision Therapist Kara Osmond are in my city at Vision Development Centre. They join me on episode 96 to talk all about vision development and vision therapy post-concussion (or in my case, post severe brain...

Elisa has been living with PCS for the past 5 years due to a wrong-place-wrong-time accident with a tennis ball. During the pandemic, she started blogging in the hopes of encouraging and educating others with her story.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to hear ...

If you haven't seen cheer, go to YouTube. It's incredible! Athleticism, skill and, perhaps most importantly, trust in teammates are vital. USA Cheer develops interest and grows participation of the sport of cheer - and also STUNT - while also promoting safety and safety education for cheer in the United States. Which explains their recent partnership with TeachAids. Erin, Ashley Hiscock (Premier Athletic Therapy and coach of MUN Cheer - Episode 28) and I talk to Executive Director, Laurie Harris...

Blair H spent 9+ years in the Canadian Forces and was medically released due to the compounded effects of concussions throughout his life. He finished a degree in Human Kinetics this month and will be starting a masters of Physical Therapy this upcoming fall.Blair was previously on Concussion Talk Podcast - Episode 89.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing...

Jenna is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, specifically in the Abilities Research Center. We talk about new tech and innovation in rehab, notably neuro rehab, and how it is used by DPTs, physiotherapists, researchers and others to help patients in their recovery! Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & Facebook 2014 e-book, Detour: https://leanpub.com...

Chinna is a school psychologist in Los Angeles, California. Since recovering from a subdural hematoma in 2019, he began competing on American Ninja Warrior with the intention of sharing hope for other survivors’ recoveries.Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for the Concussion Legacy Foundation, with the help of Nick from Concussion Talk. This podcast is dedicated to providing strength and hope, to those suffering from concussions through sharing experiences. Join us to h...

As Ashley discusses in this episode and as she discussed in Episode 22 of Concussion Chats, a Monday night game of dodge ball resulted in a concussion that has transformed the way she interacts with the world. It also affects how her identical twin sister Amy and she interact. Erin and I talk to Ashley and Amy to see how life changed both of their lives. Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube, Instagram & ...

Seriously though, rethink it! After any brain injury, mild or severe, your speech may be effected , so you therefore may need to see a speech therapist, or speech language pathologist (SLP) . However, as Kara Focht discusses in this podcast, speech is just one of the many areas where an SLP is trained to help!Check out the Rethink Speech Therapy website and Instagram! Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk on YouTube...

Sylvie was on a scooter in Amsterdam in May 2017, she got into an accident, but not falling or hitting her head, she thought it was only her ankle. From originally thinking her new, strange symptoms would only last a few days, to going from The Netherlands to America for treatment and years spent looking for the important social support of a community, in the fall of 2020, three and a half years after the seemingly innocuous accident Sylvie started The Concussion Community. The Concussion Commun...