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Concussion Recovery: An OT Can Help!

Julie Entwistle — Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:30:09 +0000

If you ask a crowd of people if they have ever had a concussion, about 1/3 will raise their hand. Direct hits to the head and closed head injuries are not uncommon in children and young adults, decrease in frequency in adulthood, but increase again in seniors. Symptoms of concussion range and some can dramatically […]

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Rowan’s Law: New Legislation to Help Protect Young Athletes

Julie Entwistle — Fri, 27 Apr 2018 11:30:27 +0000

Rowan Stringer was an avid rugby player who died in 2013 at the young age of 17. Rowan’s death maybe have been prevented had undiagnosed concussions been recognized and strict policies been followed, however, at that time none were in place. Since Rowan’s death, her parents have worked tirelessly to create change that can save […]

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Concussions and Football – Can New Technology Reduce the Impact?

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 16 Feb 2017 12:00:59 +0000

Care of some amazing technology we’re now able to see the direct effect of a football concussion. In this example, shared by the New York Times, a football player was wearing a mouth guard equipped with motion sensors that enabled researchers to see what was happening inside his brain at the time of impact. Researchers […]

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An OT Knows How To Manage A Concussion

Julie Entwistle — Tue, 04 Oct 2016 11:00:21 +0000

Concerning Study on Childhood Concussion

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 11:30:50 +0000

A head injury at any age is something that should not be taken lightly, but extra caution should be used with head injuries in children. As discussed in the following from The Guardian, new research suggests that concussion and brain injury in childhood can cause some specific lifelong physical and mental difficulties. While this is concerning to […]

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Concussion Ed– A Great New App

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 11:00:34 +0000

Do you know what to do if you or someone you love suffers a concussion? First and foremost, visit your physician who will assess your injuries and provide you with a recovery plan. To learn more download this fantastic resource, created by Parachute, which provides you with education and tools to help you prevent injury, […]

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Concussion Management 101

Julie Entwistle — Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:00:57 +0000

Concussions are serious and it is vital that anyone who has suffered this type of brain injury seek help to ensure proper recovery. An Occupational Therapist can help! Learn more about how to manage a concussion and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) in the following from our OT-V video series: + Check out more from […]

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Concussion Blood Test

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 11:00:10 +0000

A concussion is a serious injury that needs treatment in order to allow the brain to heal properly and to prevent further damage. However, symptoms vary and can be delayed, often making concussions difficult to diagnose. New research suggests that a simple blood test may be able to detect evidence of a concussion up to […]

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Head Injuries In Sports

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 11:00:55 +0000

We talk a lot about concussions on our blog. Why? Concussions are a serious brain injury that should not be left untreated and are one of the main reasons to seek the services of an Occupational Therapist. Sports-related concussions are estimated at 30 000 per year in Canada with many occurring in popular contact sports […]

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Concussion Basics

Julie Entwistle — Thu, 18 Jun 2015 11:00:21 +0000

The following video by Dr. Mike Evans gives a great overview of concussions that is simply and easy to understand. It provides parents and children with vital information about how concussions occur, the symptoms of a concussion, and some guidelines for recovery. Remember, a concussion is a serious injury and requires treatment and rest to ensure […]

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