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November 17, 2025

Concussion Recovery Time: What’s Normal and What’s Not

TL;DR Most people recover within days to about one month when they follow an active, stepwise plan (1). Symptoms persisting beyond 4 weeks suggest persistent symptoms and warrant a multimodal

November 17, 2025

Brain Fog After Concussion: Why It Happens & How to Treat It

November 14, 2025

What Is Post-Concussion Syndrome and How Long Does It Last?

Quick answer first Most people recover from a concussion within days to about one month. If symptoms last longer than 4 weeks, many clinicians use the term persistent post-concussion symptoms,

Concussion Tips & Information

October 30, 2025

15 Early Concussion Symptoms You Should Never Ignore

If you or a family member just experienced a hit to the head or body, it can be hard to know what is normal and what is dangerous. This guide

October 16, 2025

TLDR: How do I Know if I Have a Concussion

You’ve just taken a hit — maybe during a game, in a car accident, or even from a fall. Your head’s rattled, you’re feeling off, and you’re wondering: “Do I

Concussion

October 14, 2025

TLDR: Can you get a Concussion From Whiplash?

Introduction: Concussion Without a Head Hit? Most people associate concussion with a direct blow to the head. But did you know that you can sustain a concussion even without any

Concussion Management

October 9, 2025

Concussion Diagnosis: Can Blood Tests Help?

Blood tests are used to detect everything from infections to cardiac injury — but what about concussions? Over the past decade, researchers have been exploring blood-based biomarkers to help diagnose

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October 7, 2025

Summary: A Parent’s Guide to Concussions

My Child Has a Concussion – Now What? A Parent’s Guide to Concussions No parent wants to hear that their child has a concussion. It can be overwhelming, confusing, and

Concussion Management

October 2, 2025

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Concussions: Can They Support Brain Recovery?

Introduction: Can Nutrition Really Impact Concussion Recovery? When it comes to concussion recovery, most people think of rest, rehab, and return-to-play protocols. But what about nutrition? Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly

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September 30, 2025

Quick Look: How many concussions Is too many?

Introduction: A Question Every Athlete Asks If you or someone you love has had more than one concussion, you’ve probably asked: “How many concussions is too many?” This is one

Concussion Treatment

September 25, 2025

TLDR: How to Conduct a Cranial Nerve Exam

Cranial nerve exams are a vital part of the neurological screen following head trauma. While concussions are considered functional injuries (with no structural damage on imaging), signs of cranial nerve

Concussion

September 23, 2025

TLDR: Pathophysiology of Concussion

What actually happens to the brain during a concussion? Most people think of it as a “bruise,” but that’s not quite accurate. Concussion is a complex functional brain injury involving

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May 11, 2022

Episode 133 – The Silent Injury & Helpful Support Systems with Melinda Krynen-Hill

The idea for this conversation came from frequent requests from PCS patients for something that they could share with friends and family to help them be more supportive and understanding.

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April 28, 2022

Episode 132 – The Autonomic Nervous System & How Exercise is Medicine for Concussion Patients

In this episode I chat with Dr. John Leddy, one of the inventors of the famous Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test. We discuss the autonomic nervous system and how exercise is

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March 24, 2022

Episode 131 – CTE – How Worried About CTE Should You Be?

CTE – Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is a worrying conditions for many former athletes, military vets, and concussion patients. We know what the media says, but is this narrative actually true?

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March 16, 2022

Episode 130 – 3 Step Concussion Recovery Program (building foundations)

Roughly 70% concussions recover within a few weeks yet 18-24% won’t be back to work at 6 months. Why such a big difference? Well…there may be underlying differences in these

March 9, 2022

Episode 129 – Concussions & Sleep w Dr. Adit Margaliot

Sleep is so important for concussion recovery, yet very few people do it well. In this episode, I chat with a Neurologist and sleep expert, Dr. Adit Margaliot about the

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February 23, 2022

Episode 128 – Litigation After Concussion w Luis Quail

Note: this conversation discusses the legal principles in Ontario Canada and things may be different in your area. Also please note that this does not constitute legal advice and you

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February 17, 2022

Episode 127 – Concussion Risk In Children & How To Minimize It

A must listen for parents of young children and/or anyone involved in youth sports. In this episode we discuss concussion risks in kids and provide some real-world tangible things that

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February 10, 2022

Episode 126 – Diet for Concussion Recovery – Can Fats Help with Concussion Recovery? w Dr. Paul Hrkal

In this episode we chat with Dr. Paul Hrkal all about the role fats play in both neuroprotection and concussion recovery. We discuss good vs. harmful fats, cholesterol, and deficiencies.

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February 2, 2022

Episode 125 – Concussion Recovery & Employment Law – What Are Your Rights? w Luis Quail

You’ve had a concussion and your employer is not working with you to find proper accommodations or threatening to terminate you if you cannot work…what are your rights? For this

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January 27, 2022

Episode 124 – Returning To School Following Concussion

In this episode, I sit down with Occupational Therapist, Jenni Diamond to discuss returning to school after a concussion injury. Bio – Jenni Diamond is an Occupational Therapist and Certified

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December 20, 2021

Episode 123 – 7 Concussion Recovery Tips for THE HOLIDAYS

The holidays can be stressful…especially if you are dealing with persistent concussion symptoms. In this episode, we provide some practical tips to help you make the most of the holiday

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December 2, 2021

Episode 122- Vision Therapy for Concussion Rehab (with Dr. Shirley Blanc)

Dr. Shirley Blanc is a neuro-optometrist in downtown Toronto. She is a Fellow and advisory board member of NORA (Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association), and a medical advisory board member and

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