🧠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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