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