Ask Concussion Doc | Complete Concussion Management

You’ve had a concussion and your employer is not working with you to find proper accommodations or threatening to terminate you if you cannot work…what are your rights?

For this conversation I’m joined by Luis Quail of QWK Lawyers a personal injury and employment law firm in Toronto Canada.

Note: this conversation discusses the legal principles in Ontario Canada and things may be different in your area. Also please note that this does not constitute legal advice and you should always check with a lawyer in your area to understand your rights.

Bio Luis Quail is a founding partner of Quail Warfe Kreder LLP and practices personal injury, disability and employment law in Ontario, Canada. He began his career at a prominent insurance defence firm in Toronto, representing insurance companies in personal injury disputes. In 2015 he transitioned to representing plaintiffs at a personal injury and employment firm in downtown Toronto. Luis helped that firm grow from having 1 location and 3 lawyers in 2015, to 3 locations and 17 lawyers when he left in 2021. He represents clients with an emphasis on educating them to make the best decision possible for their specific needs.

He can be reached at:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 416-795-0683

Website: www.qwklawyers.com

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This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

In this episode, I sit down with Occupational Therapist, Jenni Diamond to discuss returning to school after a concussion injury.

Bio - Jenni Diamond is an Occupational Therapist and Certified Personal Trainer. She is the Director of Occupational Therapy Services at the Neurology Centre of Toronto. At the Neurology Centre, Jenni manages a team of therapists and provides treatment to patients who have sustained one or more concussions. Jenni is passionate about concussion prevention, education, and management.

For more information, you can visit:

http://jennidiamond.me/ and

http://www.neurologycentretoronto.com,

or check out Jenni’s Instagram accounts:

@jennidiamondhealth and @the.concussion.ots.

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/

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DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

The holidays can be stressful…especially if you are dealing with persistent concussion symptoms. In this episode we provide some practical tips to help you make the most of the holiday seasons and come out the other side feeling better than when you started.

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

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DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

Dr. Shirley Blanc is a neuro-optometrist in downtown Toronto. She is a Fellow and advisory board member of NORA (Neuro Optometric Rehabilitation Association), and a medical advisory board member and contributor to Complete Concussion Management. In this episode we discuss common visual presentations and symptoms that both patients and clinicians should be on the look out for in post-concussion patients. We also discuss treatment options and the benefit of the multidisciplinary approach.

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/

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www.instagram.com/completeconcussions


www.facebook.com/completeconcussions


twitter.com/ccmconcussions

DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/

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www.instagram.com/completeconcussions


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twitter.com/ccmconcussions

DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

In this episode I chat with Dr. Paul Hrkal, ND (@drpaulhrkal) about concussions and persistent concussion symptoms that many patients suffer including neurofatigue and brain fog. We also discuss the pillars of treatment for these conditions and we cover some basic strategies that you can take right now to start addressing some of these issues.

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/

Follow us!

www.completeconcussions.com


www.instagram.com/completeconcussions


www.facebook.com/completeconcussions


twitter.com/ccmconcussions

DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

In this episode I chat with Jenni Diamond, an Occupational Therapy with a focus on concussion and neurorehabilitation, all about returning to work after a concussion. Our wide ranging conversation covers different strategies for different job types and how an OT may be able to help.

If you’d like to learn more about Jenni, you can find her on instagram (@the.concussion.ots) or you can check out her clinic The Neurology Centre of Toronto.

Website: http://www.jennidiamond.me/

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/

Follow us!

www.completeconcussions.com


www.instagram.com/completeconcussions


www.facebook.com/completeconcussions


twitter.com/ccmconcussions

DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

In part 2 of our coverage of persistent concussion symptoms, we dive deep into the best treatments. No gimmicks…just the facts and the evidence. If you need help getting rid of your lingering concussion symptoms, check out the Concussion Fix program: https://concussiondoc.io/offer/the-concussion-fix/

If you require treadmill testing and/or rehabilitation for your neck, balance & dizziness, visual symptoms, or headaches, find a certified Concussion Clinic here: https://clinics.completeconcussions.com

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/

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twitter.com/ccmconcussions

DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

Why do some people get better in a week while others take months to years?

PCS” is the acronym that was originally assigned to Post-Concussion Syndrome which was defined as having 3 or more concussion-related symptoms 1 to 3 months or more after a concussion injury. The term Post-Concussion Syndrome was replaced a few years ago with “Persistent Concussion Symptoms” and more recently by “Prolonged Concussion Symptoms”. In any case, the acronym remains: P.C.S. Anyone who has struggled with PCS or knows someone who has knows how difficult this condition can be. We are often told by healthcare professionals that there is no treatment for this condition other than TIME. Recent research over the past decade however has uncovered a lot of new information regarding the CAUSES and TREATMENTS of this complex condition. In part 1 of this two part series we break down the CAUSES of persistent concussion symptoms. In part 2 we will discuss the treatments.

Concussion is treatable. If you or someone you know is suffering with PCS, we hope this information will provide some guidance and hope to continue pushing on.

If you’d like additional support in your recovery, check out our Concussion Fix program where we dive deep into each of these concepts and teach you how to take control of your recovery in a controlled and evidence-based way! https://concussiondoc.io/offer/the-concussion-fix/

Check out what our members have to say about the Concussion Fix program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spilp6qLPac&t=0s

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/

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www.instagram.com/completeconcussions


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twitter.com/ccmconcussions

DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

Baseline testing is the concept of testing athletes on their mental and physical abilities prior to the season. The results of these tests can be valuable if an athlete sustains a concussion during the sports season as tests can be re-administered to determine the level of impairment and whether an athlete has fully recovered and is safe to return to their sport. In this episode we cover the latest evidence on baseline testing, how to find a good baseline test, and some of the controversies.

For previous podcast episodes, visit: https://completeconcussions.com/resources/ask-concussion-doc/

CONCUSSION EDUCATION PROGRAMS:

Healthcare Practitioners: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/healthcare-practitioners/become-a-clinic/

Coaches/Trainers/Teachers: https://completeconcussions.com/services-courses/sports-schools/

Follow us!

www.completeconcussions.com


www.instagram.com/completeconcussions


www.facebook.com/completeconcussions


twitter.com/ccmconcussions

DISCLAIMER

This is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and/or healthcare professionals. Patients should consult their physician and/or healthcare providers in matters relating to their health, and in particular, with respect to any concussion and/or symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.