Connor Massimo, Physiotherapist and Founder of Pulse Physiotherapy in Peterborough, Ontario leads a discussion about returning to sport after experiencing a concussion/TBI. This episode brings together athletes from various sport backgrounds who have competed at different levels to talk about stigma and identity following a concussion.
Read MoreI would want to advocate for concussion awareness cause i would really like to inform young teens, teenagers, adults that concussions could happen in any sport at any level. After my story slowly got out to my friends they doubted my injuries cause i never played “contact” sports or any high level sports. I’d really like to push on educated coaches, parents, players, student etc... that these injuries can happen at any level, any age and that it could really take a toll on someone whether is physically or mentally.
Read MoreAlthough I played hockey almost my whole life, I never truly understood what concussions were until my university career. In my 3rd and 4th year I sustained 2 concussions a year apart from one another. Both in which I did not take as seriously as I should’ve, rushing my recovery so I could play hockey again.
Read MoreHi my name is Qais Nasseri, I am finishing up my B.ed. and will be working towards my goals in Education. I have been involved in sports all my life but found a growing passion with Rugby in 2010, I play/coach for the Ajax Wanderers and I played for Trent during my undergrad. That was where I had my first experience with concussions.
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