When will I get better? 

When will I get better? 

It can be very hard to predict how long a concussion will last, especially if you take into the account other systems that may be injured when the concussion takes place.   We know that concussion is a functional injury, resulting in abnormal brain function. When it...
Sleep Hygiene

Sleep Hygiene

What’s all the fuss about sleep hygiene?  Well to put it simply, sleep is an essential part of healing and restoring our body to optimal functioning. We all feel miserable after a poor night’s sleep!  When it comes to headaches, migraine and concussion sleep is a...
Medications: Why or Why Not?

Medications: Why or Why Not?

“What medication should I take after a concussion?”, is possibly not the correct question to ask.A better question would be “Should I take any medication after a concussion?” Even then, to answer the question we need to separate the issues of the acute period, say in...
Vestibular Migraine

Vestibular Migraine

Many people have heard of migraine but are not sure of what vestibular migraine is all about. It is a migraine event where vertigo is the main symptom. It is one of the common causes of episodic vertigo in children and adults. Episodes can last for minutes or up to a...
The 8 Domains of a Concussion Injury

The 8 Domains of a Concussion Injury

Concussion injury can cause numerous issues to a variety of different body systems.  These include headache, dizziness, fatigue, light sensitivity, tinnitus, neck pain, poor concentration and confusion.   Diagnosis of Domains of Dysfunction is crucial to address...
PLUM Book Review and Implications Blog 

PLUM Book Review and Implications Blog 

When you’re not a regular book reader, in fact when you find it a bit of a ‘chore’, it can take an exceptional book to grab (and hold) your attention. PLUM, by the multi-talented author and actor, Brendan Cowell did this for me recently. More importantly for me, it...