Concussion – Dispelling the myths

Rehabilitation following a concussion injury can be a complicated process so it helps if you understand what you are dealing with.

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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...

How A Single Concussion Changed My Life

Audio format: One moment I was driving on my scooter happily back home and the next moment I know I was on the floor disorientated about what had just happened. My entire world has changed in just a second. At that moment, I thought I was lucky because my ankle was...

Headaches Following a Concussion

For many people, the after-effects of a concussion are severe and life-altering. Symptoms may vary for each individual but will likely include headache, dizziness, light sensitivity and sleep difficulties. One extremely common and deleterious symptom, following a...