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Concussion 101

Concussion 101

Toronto Concussion Clinic

Concussion 101 is dedicated to educating patients, families, athletes, coaches and teachers, and to helping them getting a-head again! Our multidisciplinary expert team shares their knowledge and answers your questions about concussions.
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Concussion 101 - 13. Who spiked the punch?  (part 1)
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09/24/19 • 34 min

In episode 13 of Concussion 101, Dr. Taher Chugh, sports physician and medical director at TCC, will explain the physiology behind dizziness and balance issues. He will also discuss benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and sensory organization dysfunction.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
To learn more about post-concussion vision syndrome, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/post-concussion-vision-syndrome-pcvs/
For more information on visual vestibular mismatch, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/vvm/
To learn more about dizziness not from the inner ear, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/dizziness-not-from-inner-ear/#1565019373591-807af961-72a7
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med and Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Research: Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc candidate
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: August 2019
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Concussion 101 - 12. More than meets the eye (part 2)
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09/03/19 • 26 min

In episode 12 of Concussion 101, Dr. Taher Chugh continues his discussion with a behavioural optometrist about visual inefficiencies after a concussion and talks about glasses and vision therapy.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
To learn more about the use of glasses in visual rehabilitation, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/glasses-rehabilitation/
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Research: Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: June 2019
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Concussion 101 - 11. More than meets the eye (part 1)
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08/20/19 • 21 min

In episode 11 of Concussion 101, Dr. Taher Chugh, sports physician and medical director at Toronto Concussion Clinic, talks with a behavioural optometrist about common visual symptoms post-concussion and explains the binocular visual system as well as the role of functional optometry in concussion care.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
To learn more about accommodative dysfunction, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/accommodative-dysfunction/
For more information about convergence excess and/or insufficiency, consult our articles here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/convergence-excess/ https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/convergence-insufficiency/
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Research: Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: June 2019
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Concussion 101 - 10. My head hurts (part 2)
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04/23/19 • 39 min

In episode 10 of Concussion 101, Dr. Taher Chugh, sports physician and medical director at TCC, will continue his discussion about post-traumatic headache and talk about the role of stress in headaches as well as the role of complementary and integrative medicine.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
To learn more about headache and CIM, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/headaches-and-complimentary-integrative-medicine-cim/
To learn more about migraines and supplements, consult our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/migraine-prevention-and-supplements/
For more information on biofeedback, read our articles here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/biofeedback/ https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/heart-rate-variability-hrv/
To learn more about mindfulness, read our articles here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/mindfulness-defined/
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med and Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Research: Dr. Taher Chugh
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc candidate
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: March 2019
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Concussion 101 - 9. My head hurts (part 1)
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03/26/19 • 27 min

In episode 9 of Concussion 101, Dr. Taher Chugh, sports physician and medical director at TCC, will share general information about post-traumatic headaches. He will explain different headache types that commonly affect concussion patients and factors that can weigh in on their headache experiences.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
To learn more about headache and behavioural treatment, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/headache-and-behavioural-treatment/
For more information on headache and wellness, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/headaches-and-wellness/
To learn more about post-traumatic headache, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/post-traumatic-headache/
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med and Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Research by Dr. Taher Chugh
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc candidate
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: March 2019
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Concussion 101 - 8. What the heck, neck?! (part 2)
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03/12/19 • 18 min

In episode 8 of Concussion 101, Dr. Taher Chugh, sports physician at TCC will continue his discussion with a chiropractor about common neck issues and address treatment options in the context of a biopsychosocial model.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
To learn more about neuromuscular retraining, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/neuromuscular-retraining/
For more information on biofeedback, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/biofeedback/
To learn more about Mindfulness, read our articles here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/mindfulness-defined/
https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/mindfulness-implemented/
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Research: Dr. Taher Chugh
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc candidate
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: Februray 2019
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Concussion 101 - 7. What the heck, neck?! (part 1)
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02/26/19 • 17 min

In episode 7 of Concussion 101, Dr. Taher Chugh sports physician at TCC talks with a chiropractor about common neck issues post concussion and will cover neck anatomy, neuromuscular control and whiplash in this first part.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Research: Dr. Taher Chugh
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc candidate
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: February 2019
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Concussion 101 - 6. Down but not out

6. Down but not out

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01/08/19 • 25 min

In episode 6 of Concussion 101, Dr. Taher Chugh, sports MD and medical director at TCC, will demystify and destigmatize mood and behavioural changes that commonly happen post concussion.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med and Ms. Caitlin Heino BSc, MSc, OT Reg (Ont)
Research: Dr. Taher Chugh
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc candidate
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: October 2018
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Concussion 101 - 4. To rest or not to rest
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12/04/18 • 23 min

In episode 4 of Concussion 101, Ms. Caitlin Heino, occupational therapist, will cover the big question of rest after a concussion. She will review the latest research and consensus about rest, explain the principles of energy management and briefly discuss diet post-concussion.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
For access to the guidelines mentioned in this episode, follow the links below: https://braininjuryguidelines.org/concussion/ https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/PediatricmTBIGuideline.html https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/51/11/838
For access to the systemic review cited in this podcast, follow this link: https://insights.ovid.com/investigative-medicine/jimd/2018/01/000/229-role-rest-recovery-concussion/239/00042871
To learn more about therapeutic activities, read our article here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/therapeutic-activities/
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Ms. Caitlin Heino BSc, MSc, OT Reg (Ont) and Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Research: Ms. Caitlin Heino, Dr. Taher Chugh and Dr. Maude Boulanger
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc candidate
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: October 2018
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Concussion 101 - 3. Troubles with Mr. Sandman
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11/20/18 • 25 min

In episode 3 of Concussion 101, Ms. Caitlin Heino, occupational therapist, will answer your questions about sleep. She will explain how concussions can affect sleep and what can be done to reset the natural sleep rhythm.
If you like Concussion 101 podcast, please subscribe on iTunes and leave us a review.
To learn more about concussion related topics, visit our webpage at www.torontoconcussion.ca
To know the latest news about our patient education program, follow us on TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/TO_Concussion
For more information about CBT-insomnia, read our article: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-for-insomnia-cbt-i/
For more information about Mindfulness, read our articles here: https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/mindfulness-defined/
https://www.torontoconcussion.ca/terminology/mindfulness-implemented/
**Disclaimer: Note that Concussion 101 podcast is for educational purposes only. Always seek medical help in a multidisciplinary clinic if you suspect you have a concussion. Specific recommendations may vary depending on the details of your injury. Contents are based on information from research and clinical experience.**
Hosted by Ms. Caitlin Heino BSc, MSc, OT Reg (Ont) and Dr. Taher Chugh MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip Sport Med
Research: Ms. Caitlin Heino and Dr. Taher Chugh
Original idea, edited and produced by Dr. Maude Boulanger HBSc, MD, CCFP
Voice over narration by Mr. Mojtaba Garshasb BSc candidate
Music by customanthems
Artwork by designcre8tor
Recording date: September 2018
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