After several concussions while playing professionally in Europe, Jamie and his wife, Jennifer, saw the need for more to be done around brain injury and concussion in rugby. Together they founded Rugby Safety Network, a new organization aiming to increase the awareness of concussions in rugby. Rugby Safety Network looks to increase awareness not only at the top level of professional rugby, but throughout the system by introducing concussion awareness at schools, rugby schools, and rugby clubs.We...

On episode 21 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP) I talk to Ironman triathlete Enrico Quilico. In September I was at the Brain Injury Canada conference and I saw Enrico talk about how exercise helped him after his brain injury.Enrico was brain injured in 2006 and since 2008 he has raced in 17 triathlons, including Ironman Lake Placid (3.8km swim, 180km and a 42km run) on July 24, 2016. Convinced of the importance of exercise after brain injury, he did the race as a fundraiser for Brain Injury Cana...

In episode 20 of Concussion Talk Podcast (#CTP) I talk to physiotherapist Lauren Ziaks. Lauren is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) at Wasatch Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in Park City, Utah and is a Concussion Specialist at their Concussion Clinic.I first became aware of Lauren's remarkable story while listening to an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Podcast. Lauren's 'Defining Moment' called "They Call Me the Queen of Concussions" is about how she went from being a physiothe...

In episode 19 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Katherine Snedaker. Katherine is the founder of Pink Concussions www.pinkconcussions.com which is dedicated to the improvement of the research, medical care and community support for females with brain Injury including concussion.Please check out her Pink Concussions for more info on female concussions, research, and events/conferences. Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @concus...

On episode 18 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Mike Luke, a World Rugby Medical Educator and Certified Kinesiologist in St. John's, NL. Mike is a co- owner/operator of Pony Locale , a Pilates, Kinesiology, and Massage Therapy studio. In August 2016, Mike was asked to be part of Rugby Americas North (RAN) Mens U19 and Womens 10s Rugby Tournament as a "concussion spotter". I talk to Mike about his involvement with the tournament; what his role was, what he had to do, what he saw, etc.Personall...

In episode 17 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Sandhya and Swapna Mylabathula. They are sisters from Toronto who have done a lot of research on concussions and concussion awareness, with the aim of ultimately bridging the gap between what those who've had a concussion need, and what is available. By working with their Member of Parliament, Dr. Kirsty Duncan (currently the Minister of Science), they helped to draft a Private Member's Bill into Parliament, A Comprehensive Strategy to Address C...

On Episode 16 of Concussion Talk Podcast, I will be talking with Moira Merrithew, of Merrithew, mind-body education and equipment (of which STOTT PILATES is a brand) about post-rehab Pilates, knowing and understanding one's body, and how being mindful is important for efficient movement.Pilates is a type of exercise that my sister encouraged me to try after my brain injury and rehab. I began doing Pilates in 2012 (almost nine years after my injury) and I've found it to be incredible! Since I sta...

My guest for episode 15 of Concussion Talk Podcast is Kristine Miller, PhD and PT (physiotherapist), researcher, and Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.Kristine Miller was one of the authors of, "Feasibility and results of a case study of yoga to improve physical functioning in people with chronic traumatic brain injury" a case study and article in the Journal of Disability and Rehabilitation. ...

Kit is a physiotherapist (PT) on the inpatient Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) rehab team at Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. Currently working in the "neurocognitive stream" which caters to patients with more cognitive impairments, Kit has also worked in the "neurophysical stream" which caters to patients who are more physically impaired. Physiotherapists at Toronto's University Health Network (UHN) work closely with Occupational Therapists (OTs), social workers, speech therapists, and rehab thera...

I talk to Ashley Kinsella, a physiotherapist in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, who treats concussion clients. We talk about exercises and how she as a physiotherapist approaches concussion clients. 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 Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TB...

Dr. Nick Reed is my podcast guest for episode 12 of #ConcussionTalkPodcast. Dr. Reed is an Occupational Therapist, Co-Director of the Concussion Centre at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, and Assistant Prof, OS&OT, at University of Toronto. We talk about the great facility that is Holland Bloorview and the exciting and encouraging research and work that is being done there! Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @conc...

In episode 11 of Concussion Talk Podcast I talk to Dr. Leodante da Costa, a neurosurgeon and scientist at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, part of the University Health Network (UHN). Dr. da Costa received first round funding from GE and the National Football League's "Head Health Challenge" to advance his brain injury research, focusing on the reaction of blood vessels in the brain to a head injury. Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subsc...

I talk to Dr. Jess Schwartz, a Doctor of Physical Therapy in New York. We discuss concussions; how they're treated, symptoms, why she is interested in the treatment of concussions, and we talk about the new Evidence in Motion (EIM) program that they, along with Dr. Jess Schwartz, will announce in March 2016. 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....

In episode 9 of Concussion Talk Podcast Alex Rebchuk and Harrison Brown, two graduate students at UBC (University of British Columbia) School of Kinesiology, join me to discuss their research. With the enthusiastic participation of the UBC Thunderbirds Football team, the funding and support of Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, MEA Forensic Engineer and Scientists, UBC School of Kinesiology, and using a small device called an xPatch, Alex and Harrison have been researching the link betwe...

A chat with former ski patroller and former Ski Magazine web editor, Sally Francklyn, about skiing, being aware out there, and the remarkable story of the skiing accident and her recovery from a severe traumatic brain injury. http://www.concussiontalk.com/ 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 Concu...

I talk to Jeff Brooks. Jeff was previously a linebackeer for the University of Western Mustangs Football Team, and is now a graduate student at the University of Western Ontario doing his Master's in Biomechanics measuring the force of hits in football as well as collecting electroencephalgram (EEG) data of brain activity to measure change over the course of the football season. Subscribe and leave a review! Visit https://www.concussiontalk.com/ for more! Follow and subscribe! @concussiontalk...

I talk to Lauren and Samantha of Concussion Connection www.concussionconnection.com about their own concussions, their hopes for their website, and their thoughts about concussions and sports. 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 Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by fea...

An interview with Angie Smith, Coordinator of Programs and Services with the Newfoundland and Labrador Brain Injury Association (NLBIA). We discuss what services and programs are available for people who've had a brain injury, what services and programs people often require, how and where to find them 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/det...

Talking to Justin Murphy of Concussion-U, an interest group founded by medical students at Memorial University of Newfoundland. 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 Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, resear...

I talk to Calgary Flames' Strength & Conditioning Coach, Ryan van Asten, about how he trains players, concussed players, and what he's noticed about training concussed athletes during his career. 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 Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by ...

Interview with Dr. Kristian Goulet, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Concussion Clinic, Pediatric Sports Medicine Clinic of Ottawa 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 Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists,...

Intro, future podcasts, my brain injury story 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 Talk Podcast discusses traumatic brain injury (TBI) by featuring interviews with experts (physiotherapists, doctors, researchers, athletes, community leaders, etc.) and people who have experienced TBI firs...