Our community blog page is a collective of stories, articles and important discussion topics put forth by the Headsup Concussion Advocacy Network. We are so grateful to have so many amazing advocates and writers who are passionate about sharing their experiences and perspectives of concussions. Our blog is an amazing lived experience resource that touches upon several different aspects of the concussion recovery experience. Each story will provide you with a unique perspective that may help people going through an brain injury of their own. Please feel free to leave comments on each blog post and give feedback on how the article may have helped you or stimulated curiosity in a new area. Happy reading!
Katie Mitchell is a clinician-scientist in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education at Wilfrid Laurier University. Her research interests involve factors that influence recovery of concussion in athletes. She is the founder of Thrive NeuroSport, providing clinical education and consulting.
Read MoreKim will highlight important research influencing AT practice and predictors of outcome and treatment protocols. Kim will share how ATs use a patient-centered approach with individualized assessment, including risk factor analysis, neurocognitive testing, thorough symptom evaluation and unique treatment protocols that come with the AT profession’s benefit of being point of injury first responders.
Read More“You are your greatest advocate. Give yourself the same advice, acceptance, and compassion you would give a teammate.”
Read MoreConcussion education should be a fundamental safeguard for everyone involved in sport, ensuring we recognize signs and symptoms, prioritize safety, and make informed choices. From the grassroots level to elite levels of play, I believe we all share a collective responsibility to protect the health of athletes and promote a culture of prevention and well-being in sport.
Read More“Concussion education is vital to promote early recognition, proper management, and safer environments in sports and daily life, ensuring better outcomes and supporting individuals' well-being.”
Read MoreConnor 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.
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