🧠Concussion talk: active recovery and other interventions post-concussion diagnosis & providing an active role for the patient in the management of their concussion

Time stamps: In this episode, we asked Dr. Koutures:

0:31- Dr. Koutures Introduction

• Cal State Fullerton Intercollegiate Athletics
• Chapman University Dance Department
• ActiveKidMD

1:31- Why Dr. Koutures became a physician

2:22- What part of sports medicine represents Dr. Koutures

3:29- Anecdote of a concussion case

5:43- What is a concussion

• Any damage to the brain that causes a change in the way you act, how you think, and how you perceive things

6:26- The number of or severity of symptoms and how that affects the outcome of a concussion

7:34- The role pre-existing conditions (migraines, mental health, etc.) play into the recovery of a concussion

9:22- Facilitating the referral to other health care professionals a part of the concussion management team of a patient with pre-existing conditions

12:04- Supplements/medicine that may help improve outcomes

• Always consult your physician before implementing into treatment

13:42- Rehab approaches towards concussion

• Eye exercises
• Treating neck discomfort

14:46- Role of light exercise in concussion management

Again, consult your physician before implementing

16:09- Concussion Prevention Behavior Neck strengthening

17:29- Dispelling concussion myths

18:33- Career-ending concussion conversation

21:08- Concussion and future risk of musculoskeletal injury

22:29- Post-Concussion syndrome

23:34- Applicable knowledge

• Value of the AT’s relationship with the patient and patient’s support system
• Team approach!

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