Concussion Talk with Dr. Chris Koutures - 16

🧠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!  -- AT CORNER FACEBOOK GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/atcornerpodcast Instagram, Website, YouTube, and other links: atcornerds.wixsite.com/home/links EMAIL US: [email protected] SAVE on Medbridge: Use code ATCORNER to get $150 off your subscription Music: Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com) CC BY-SA --- -Sandy & Randy