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! Concussion Talk Podcast is available on: Amazon Music YouTube iTunes/Apple Podcasts Spotify SoundCloud Stitcher
Episode 97 – Health/Med Tech & Concussion with Dr. Ashleigh Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder of Neurovine
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 ...
Episode 96 – Vision Development with Dr. Sarah Hutchens and Vision Therapist Kara Osmond
Changes to vision 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 ...
Episode 95 – The Concussion Calculator (Laura Langer of KITE/Toronto Rehab Institute)
Laura Langer is a lead author of the KITE Research Institute study that developed the Concussion Calculator. KITE (Knowledge Innovation Talent Everywhere) is the research arm of Toronto Rehab Institute of UHN (University Health Network). Laura talks about the Calculator, who it's for, how it is meant to be used, the research behind it (including ...
Episode 34 – From suffering to happiness with Elisa
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 ...
Episode 94 – USA Cheer; Talking Concussions, Cheer, STUNT and more with Laurie Harris & Jim Lord
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 ...
Episode 33 – From Athlete to Military; Concussions and Empathy (Blair H.)
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 ...
Episode 93 – Neuro Rehab, Innovation & Technology with DPT Jenna Tosto Mancuso (Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC)
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! Follow Jenna, The Abilities Research ...
Episode 32 – Different experiences mean different experiences, sharing, peer support with Chinna
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. Here's the link Taya mentioned toward the end of our discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcO4pu09Q0Q Concussion Chats is a podcast hosted by the McGill Students for ...
Episode 92 – Concussion, PCS and Identical Twins Ashley & Amy
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 ...