Sep 4, 2023 | Concussion, Neuro Rehab
Introduction When it comes to concussions, the first line of defence is knowledge. Understanding what a concussion is, how it affects your body, particularly the vestibular system, and what you can do about it, is critical. At Brain and Body Health, we leverage...
Dec 1, 2022 | Concussion, Neuro Rehab
There are a few theories and mechanisms that cause an increase in anxiety with Post Concussion Syndrome. One mechanism is where the increase in sympathetic nervous system activity (flight/ fight reflex) causes an inhibition of the Dorso-Lateral Prefrontal Cortex...
Dec 1, 2022 | Concussion, Neuro Rehab, Uncategorized
Concussions occur when a person experiences physical trauma such as a hit to the head or body resulting in the brain rapidly moving back and forth. Concussions are categorised as a type of minor Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) and require rapid treatment to reduce...
Nov 30, 2022 | Concussion, Neuro Rehab, Uncategorized
Your brain has 3 primary sensory for detecting movement. Proprioception – movement feedback from joints and muscles Vestibular – movement information from your inner ears Visual Your brain is constantly comparing these 3 sensory systems with each other to get an...
Oct 27, 2022 | Concussion, Neuro Rehab, Uncategorized
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a neurological condition which affects the autonomic nervous system. Within the autonomic nervous system are the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems which work hand-in-hand to regulate all the automatic processes...
Oct 27, 2022 | Concussion, Neuro Rehab, Uncategorized
There is a large database of research conducted in relation to mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI) within contact sports, however only recently have researchers begun looking into concussion trends amongst non-contact sports such as surfing. A total of 34 337 head...
