🧠Concussion talk: active recovery and other interventions post-concussion diagnosis & providing an active role for the patient in the management of their concussion
Time stamps: In this episode, we asked Dr. Koutures:
0:31- Dr. Koutures Introduction
- Cal State Fullerton Intercollegiate Athletics
- Chapman University Dance Department
- ActiveKidMD
1:31- Why Dr. Koutures became a physician
2:22- What part of sports medicine represents Dr. Koutures
3:29- Anecdote of a concussion case
5:43- What is a concussion
- Any damage to the brain that causes a change in the way you act, how you think, and how you perceive things
6:26- The number of or severity of symptoms and how that affects the outcome of a concussion
7:34- The role pre-existing conditions (migraines, mental health, etc.) play into the recovery of a concussion
9:22- Facilitating the referral to other health care professionals a part of the concussion management team of a patient with pre-existing conditions
12:04- Supplements/medicine that may help improve outcomes
- Always consult your physician before implementing into treatment
13:42- Rehab approaches towards concussion
- Eye exercises
- Treating neck discomfort
14:46- Role of light exercise in concussion management
Again, consult your physician before implementing
16:09- Concussion Prevention Behavior Neck strengthening
17:29- Dispelling concussion myths
18:33- Career-ending concussion conversation
21:08- Concussion and future risk of musculoskeletal injury
22:29- Post-Concussion syndrome
23:34- Applicable knowledge
- Value of the AT’s relationship with the patient and patient’s support system
- Team approach!
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