The Concussion Nerds Podcast

EP 86: Why your concussion patients aren't progressing: Common Pitfalls & Fixes


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Are you unknowingly sabotaging your client's concussion recovery by doing too much too soon—or doing the wrong "right" thing?

Here's the hard truth: even the best rehab tools fall flat when clients lack the capacity to actually use them. And far too often, clinicians mistake "more" for "better," piling on protocols without pausing to ask if the nervous system can actually handle it.

In this episode of The Concussion Nerds Podcast, we're diving into the 3 biggest mistakes that keep both clinicians and clients spinning their wheels—mistakes that leave progress stalled and everyone frustrated. If you've ever wondered why someone "should" be getting better… but isn't? This episode is your lightbulb moment.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:

  • Why your client's perceived capacity may not match their actual nervous system capacity—and why that matters

  • The common therapist trap of doing too much, too soon (and how to course correct without losing momentum)

  • How "just keep doing it" exercise advice can backfire—and what to do instead

  • Real-world examples of misdiagnosed exercise intolerance and the nuanced rehab strategies that actually helped

Whether you're a clinician or someone walking your own healing path, this episode will challenge you to rethink your approach, slow down with intention, and start working with the nervous system instead of steamrolling it.

🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT: Don't forget—Rethink Rehab Live is happening June 27th! This hands-on workshop is for clinicians who are ready to lead the future of concussion care. You'll walk away with the confidence and clarity to treat complex cases with skill—and start creating epic outcomes. Click here to learn more + save your spot.

Until next time, keep being the forward-thinking provider your clients need. 💥

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