Your Athlete Got a Concussion, Now What?

11/04/2025 2h 7min
Your Athlete Got a Concussion, Now What?

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In this podcast we cover what a concussion is, signs of concussion, what to do, the recovery process and things you can do to maximize recovery.My son had a concussion, and I wanted to learn then share things I wish I knew before, during and after his injury. Though he had a previous concussion and I had done a webcast/podcast with a great certified Athletic Trainer on concussion.. my wife had a chance meeting with a doctor that worked in a concussion clinic at a pinewood derby of all places.Our son went to the concussion clinic where he went through a battery of tests and was prescribed physical therapy. At which point I realized there was a lot more to learn about concussion.Assets and resources mentioned in this podcast:Pediatric Sports Specific return to Play.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4004129/pdf/ijspt-04-242.pdfLink to an article on vestibular rehab post concussion.https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/128282-effectiveness-of-vestibular-rehabilitation-in-children-post-concussion-a-systematic-reviewSCAT Sport Concussion Assessment Test.https://cattonline.com/scatOnline dizziness assessment calculator.https://orthopowertools.com/DHIDenny PT SolutionsDr. Denny Kolkebeck, D.P.T., O.C.S., C.M.T.P.T., H.S.P., K.T.C., C.S.C.S.https://www.1daybetternow.com/physicaltherapyCleveland Clinic Zone Training site.https://health.clevelandclinic.org/exercise-heart-rate-zones-explainedBook on float tanks being used with Tier 1 operators for PTSD and language skills.https://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Fire-Maverick-Scientists-Revolutionizing/dp/0062429655Vit B in Nerve regeneration/Injuries.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34337067/Role of magnesium in helping acute stage of magnesium.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33243533/Article on numerous supplements and concussion.https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11314487/pdf/nutrients-16-02430.pdf