Rethinking Concussion Recovery: The Case for Active Rehabilitation Concussions are more than just a bump on the head, or “getting your bell rung”; they are a type of mild traumatic…
Introduction Appropriate concussion management is crucial for ensuring the well-being and long-term health of individuals who have experienced a mild traumatic brain injury. One aspect of concussion management that has…
How Hard is Too Hard? Examining the Forces Behind Concussive Impacts.
Introduction to Concussions A concussion (or mild traumatic brain injury) is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain experiences sudden movement or impact. This can…
Every suspected traumatic brain injury warrants a thorough neurological examination. As you conduct your exam, it is important to remember that a brain injury may include structural or functional compromise…
Dr. Marshall covered the following topics during the two-part podcast series:
Pathophysiology of Acute Concussion: What happens inside the brain? What are some of the physiological, emotional and psychological challenges for concussion patients?
Biomechanics of Injury: What are the implications on neural tissue and the cervical spine?
Concussion Management: Are there treatment and rehabilitative options available? What does the research show? What is the role of exercise therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, visual therapy and manual therapy? How can these support concussion recovery?
The Role of Physical Therapists in Concussion Management: How can these licensed healthcare professionals utilize their educational and professionals skills to support concussion management?
For the complete interview and discussion, listen below!
About The Movement Docs
The Movement Docs is a podcast by Physical Therapy and Athletic Training students for all students and clinicians in the rehab fields. Though our foundations lie in rehab, strength training and sports performance, we will cover a wide variety of topics geared toward clinical, and personal growth.
Dr. Cameron Marshall is a Doctor of Chiropractic and sports injury specialist who holds a Fellowship through the Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences in Canada. Dr. Marshall’s primary research and clinic practice focuses on evidence-based treatment and management of concussion and post-concussion syndrome. He serves as a board member for Brain Injury Canada and is the founder, current president, and director of research at Complete Concussion Management, a global network of concussion management and rehabilitation facilities.
Complete Concussions specializes in collaborative, evidence-based concussion care. Our evidence-based training programs and integrated healthcare technologies empower multidisciplinary teams to implement standardized care for those impacted by concussions.
Our network and patient database enables large-scale research to advance concussion management, and ultimately, the long-term health and well-being of concussion patients and also teach them some concussion care at home.
We analyze leading research to develop best-in-class approaches to concussion care.