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Concussion Talk with Dr. Chris Koutures - 16


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🧠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 
          • Team approach! 
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