Sylvie was on a scooter in Amsterdam in May 2017, she got into an accident, but not falling or hitting her head, she thought it was only her ankle. From originally thinking her new, strange symptoms would only last a few days, to going from The Netherlands to America for treatment and years spent looking ...
Concussion Compass
Two physiotherapists with a remarkable breadth of knowledge about concussion have created a site, and a program, designed to support anyone going through post concussion syndrome (PCS). Concussion Compass was created by Natasha Wilch, a physiotherapist who has dedicated her career to helping people recovering from concussion, and Molly Parker, a physical therapist who, after ...
Keep Your Head Up
Allie Harrison and Felicia Corrado formed Keep Your Head Up "to improve traumatic brain injury (TBI) recovery, including concussion, through a community-based platform providing education, empowerment, and social connection." They've created an encouraging, educational, and empowering organization! Read their posts on Instagram and Facebook! They've started a podcast series on Concussion Talk Podcast as well, "TBI ...
Episode 55 – Keep Your Head Up (Allie & Felicia, concussion education)
On episode 55, I chat with Allie and Felicia of Keep Your Head Up. Both women sustained concussions while they were playing sports in high school; Allie playing rugby, Felicia, ringette. Both studied public health/health sciences at the University of Waterloo and now intend to share what they've learned about concussion through education and experience, ...