Difficult cases can be well, frankly, difficult.

During this week’s episode I give my perspective on how I navigate complex symptom presentations.

From formal and informal research, to resources and referrals I try and cover it all.

What has helped you help others navigate difficult cases? Comment below.

The NFL has found themselves in hot water yet again following the injury of Miami Dolphins quarterback, Tau Tagovailoa.

The incident has brought into question NFL player safety, concussions in football and the potential long term ramifications of playing the sport.

During this episode I talk about it.

*Episode Resources*

Episode #115 An update on CTE - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-concast/id1493535509?i=1000579690039

NFL Concussion Protocol Document - https://www.nfl.com/playerhealthandsafety/resources/fact-sheets/nfl-head-neck-and-spine-committee-s-concussion-diagnosis-and-management-protocol

Look I got burned….So this week I have to talk about it.

A recent paper was published last month by Nowinski et al. applying the Bradford Hill Criteria to the subject of CTE.

CTE is neurological disease people can suffer as a results of many concussions over a life time, or a history of playing contact sports.

Repetitive head impacts have become a hot topic of discussion. Until now there hasn’t been research that has proven a cause and effect relationship between repetitive head impacts and CTE.

While organizations have made changes due to speculation, this paper may be the first providing insight into the causal relationship between repetitive head impacts and CTE.

Will this change the way you view contact sports?

*Episode Resources*

Nowinksi et al. (2022). Applying the Bradford Hill Criteria for Causation to Repetitive Head Impacts and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Front Neurology. 13:938163. doi: 10.3389/fneur.2022.938163

Episode #72 - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-concast/id1493535509?i=1000525098395

Toronto Star Article - https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/opinion/2022/08/07/proof-linking-head-hits-and-cte-is-a-game-changer-just-not-in-the-nhl.html

The Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse has updated alcohol consumption guidelines.

This is the first time these guidelines have been updated in over a decade.

With more evidence and understanding of alcohol, new recommendations and guidelines have been suggested.

This I imagine will start a variety of conversations around alcohol use, messaging and marketing.

I discuss the most recently updated guidelines with some thoughts during this episode.

*Episode Resources*

https://ccsa.ca/update-canadas-low-risk-alcohol-drinking-guidelines-final-report-public-consultation-report

During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Albert Taylor.

Dr. Taylor retired from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada, where he taught courses on healthy aging and the physiology of aging. During his career, he has published more than 400 research and professional articles and made over 500 presentations in more than 100 countries.

Dr. Taylor also served as a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and was the president of both the Science and Sports Medicine Council of Canada and the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.

During this episode we discussed research in exercise and aging, the importance of exercise while aging and the various career highlights he had along the way.

Have you considered the impact exercise has on the aging process? Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!

During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Tyler Quennell.

Tyler is an Athletic Therapist ,and former Massage Therapist, from just outside of Toronto, Ontario in Canada.

Tyler currently serves as a faculty member, in Sheridan College’s Athletic Therapy Program, as well as the assistant Athletic Therapist for the Toronto Rock Lacrosse in the NLL.

Tyler has also served as past president of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association, and more recently was the head Athletic Therapist for team Canada Lacrosse at the World Games.

During this episode we talked about what it’s like working in professional sports, more specifically lacrosse. This was another great conversation, which I really enjoyed!

Are you a lacrosse fan? Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!

I recently wrote a blog post about the nuances of communication and support for those that have suffered a brain injury.

I came research by Togher in 2012, that discussed the importance a supportive partner can play in the recovery process.

The paper outlines aspect of collaborative vs. Non-collaborative communication.

During this episode I review the paper and how I believe it will change my practice moving forward.

What importance do you think communication plays in healthcare?

Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!

**Episode Resources**

*Togher L., (2012). Improving Communication for People with Brain Injury in the 21st Century: The Value of Collaboration. Brain Impairment. 14(1), 130-138. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/BRlmp.2013.3

*https://conorpcollins.com/2022/07/communication-and-support-systems-for-those-that-have-suffered-traumatic-brain-injury/

This past week I got bit by a tick after hiking in the trails.

I didn’t understand the potential complications with tick bites ,until I reached out to healthcare colleagues and started researching tick bites.

During this episode I review the circumstances surrounding the bite, and the advice I have been given up until this point.

Tick bites are no joke and should be handled in a timely manner. Thank you to everyone that has helped me so far!

Have you been bit by a tick?

Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!

**Episode Resources**

*www.geneticks.ca (tick testing lab Canada)

*www.ilads.org

*Cameron D, Johson L, Maloney E. Evidence assessments and guideline recommendations in Lyme disease: the clinical management of known tick bites, erythema migrans rashes and persistent disease. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 12(9):1103-35. doi://10.1586/14787210.2014.940900.

During this week’s episode, I discuss the things I’ve learned after 15 years of co-operating a multi disciplinary clinic.

When I first started in business I was 25 years old.

I had no idea what I was doing but I took a chance on myself. Now 15 years later, and through many mistakes, I feel as though I’ve learned a thing or two.

During this conversation, I hope to share things with you that you can implement into your business practices to better help you and the people you serve?

What has been the biggest thing you’ve learned as a business owner?

Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!