What is a concussion? The patient series.

03/30/22 • 19 min

Ask Concussion Doc | Complete Concussion Management

In this episode we take a deeper dive into the science behind what a concussion actually is. What happens inside the brain cells and why it causes the symptoms it does. This episode was created for a new youtube video series designed for patients. For the full story and accompanying slides, head over to our Youtube Channel and subscribe to have first access to all the videos in this series as they are released! https://www.youtube.com/c/CompleteConcussionManagement 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.

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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? In this episode we break down the latest evidence surrounding this controversial topic to give a balanced view of what we know, and what we don’t. 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.

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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 medicine for concussion patients. If you need a treadmill test done please visit completeconcussions.com to find a clinic near you. BIO: Dr. John J. Leddy is Professor of Clinical Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Sciences at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, a Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, the AMSSM, and of the American College of Physicians, and Director of Outcomes Research for the Department of Orthopaedics. He is a Division 1 team physician and Medical Director of the University at Buffalo Concussion Management Clinic. He is a Member of the Expert Panel for the Berlin Fifth International Consensus Conference on Concussion in Sport. In conjunction with Dr. Barry Willer, he developed the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test. 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.