Melissa Biscardi, MSc, Registered Nurse, Osteopathic Practitioner Concussion Specialization The body of knowledge surrounding women’s health and brain injury is complex but is continuing to grow. Hormonal changes may occur after a concussion injury that may affect reproductive health, menstruation, and even cognition. Melissa Biscardi joins Katie to discuss her pathway from nursing, osteopathy, and into ...
Episode 2 – Attitudes, Behaviours, & Prevention of Concussion in Sport
Michael Jorgensen PhD Student, MSc Psych Read Mike's publication: Jorgensen, M. P., O'Hagan, F. T., & Lehmann, H. (2017). Concussion beliefs in varsity athletes: Identifying the good, the bad and the ugly. Journal of Concussion, 1, 2059700217730257 Experiences and beliefs surrounding risk behaviours, reporting symptoms, and seeking care for sport-related concussion are shaped by more than just individual ...
NL Balance & Dizziness Centre
Kim Furlong, a highly trained and exceptionally experienced physiotherapist, is the owner and lead physiotherapist at NL Balance & Dizziness Centre in St. John's, NL (Newfoundland & Labrador), Canada. Kim was my guest on episode 62 of Concussion Talk Podcast. Thanks to her aforementioned education and experience, Kim is able to easily and effectively convey ...
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 ...
HeadCheck Health
My podcast sponsor and a brilliant company! HeadCheck Health is a company utterly focused on concussion and brain injury. From the outset their goal was "to build better concussion testing tools and a platform that could incorporate all aspects of concussion management in one place." That being said, they make tremendous software for that purpose! I ...
The Concussion OTs
I had the pleasure of talking to Jenni and Gabi, The Concussion OTs, in early May, for episode 64 of Concussion Talk Podcast. They had started their Instagram page a few weeks earlier, and not only do they have enthusiasm for their work as Occupational Therapists at the Neurology Centre of Toronto, but they have ...
McGill’s Concussion Education Program
I was first made aware of this organization on Instagram and interviewed Emily Gittings in March, just before everything shutdown - we talk a little about it - on episode 58 of Concussion Talk Podcast! I also attended - online, of course - two of the very inclusive and open sessions of their Concussion Support ...
Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada (CLFC), Ryerson Chapter
This new Concussion Legacy Foundation Canada Chapter at Ryerson University is full of eager students ready to educate others about brain trauma, TBI, concussion, and to learn more themselves! I had the pleasure of interviewing CLFC Ryerson's Mohammed Mall on Episode 67 of Concussion Talk Podcast. He spoke with enthusiasm about what the organization can ...
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 ...
Phoenix Concussion Recovery
The exciting, engaging, and informative Phoenix Concussion Recovery was co-founded by Lauren Ziaks PT, DPT, ATC and Melinda Roalstad, MS, PAC. On this site they provide valuable, "evidence-based, research and clinically supported information and has been created for concussion education and identification as well as recommendations for early management." Lauren is the host of Phoenix ...