Ask Concussion Doc | Complete Concussion Management

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 conversation I’m joined by Luis Quail of QWK Lawyers a personal injury and employment law firm in Toronto Canada. 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 should always check with a lawyer in your area to understand your rights. Bio Luis Quail is a founding partner of Quail Warfe Kreder LLP and practices personal injury, disability and employment law in Ontario, Canada. He began his career at a prominent insurance defence firm in Toronto, representing insurance companies in personal injury disputes. In 2015 he transitioned to representing plaintiffs at a personal injury and employment firm in downtown Toronto. Luis helped that firm grow from having 1 location and 3 lawyers in 2015, to 3 locations and 17 lawyers when he left in 2021. He represents clients with an emphasis on educating them to make the best decision possible for their specific needs. He can be reached at: Email: [email protected] Phone: 416-795-0683 Website: www.qwklawyers.com For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/ CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/ Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/ Follow us! www.completeconcussions.com www.instagram.com/completeconcussions www.facebook.com/completeconcussions twitter.com/ccmconcussions DISCLAIMER This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

In this podcast episode, we talked all about concussions and your mental health. Concussions can impacted by pre-existing mental health conditions but also, concussions can lead to mental health disorders! It is important that both patients and healthcare professionals recognize the interplay of mental health and concussion in order to optimize recovery. For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/ CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/ Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/ Follow us! www.completeconcussions.com www.instagram.com/completeconcussions www.facebook.com/completeconcussions twitter.com/ccmconcussions DISCLAIMER This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

In this episode, Concussion Doc discusses the latest big changes to acute management in concussion care, and makes his predictions for the next two years! As mentioned: My Head Hurts children's educational concussion book can be purchased at www.happyreading.ca. A portion of all proceeds from book sales go to Brain Injury Canada. CCMI's Concussion Tracker app is now available worldwide on iOS and Android! Learn more: https://completeconcussions.com/home/concussion-tracker/ Learn more about CCMI's Clinic Partnership Program: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/ Follow us! completeconcussions.com/ instagram.com/completeconcussions/ twitter.com/CCMConcussions facebook.com/completeconcussions DISCLAIMER This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

In this episode, Dr. Marshall answers a few of your questions: - How much do minor bumps and hits to the head impact someone post-concussion? - Is the ketogenic diet proven to be beneficial to the brain? - What is the best approach to sideline concussion assessment? Follow us! completeconcussions.com/ instagram.com/completeconcussions/ twitter.com/CCMConcussions facebook.com/completeconcussions DISCLAIMER This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention. Follow us! completeconcussions.com/ instagram.com/completeconcussions/ twitter.com/CCMConcussions facebook.com/completeconcussions

In this episode, Dr. Marshall answers a few of your questions: • What sports have the most concussion injuries? • Does a concussion make you tired? • What is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)? Follow us! completeconcussions.com/ instagram.com/completeconcussions/ twitter.com/CCMConcussions facebook.com/completeconcussions DISCLAIMER This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.