🧠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
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