Concussion CentralAbout Us
Specializing in knowledge translation and innovative engagement strategies on concussions, Concussion Central exists to help people navigate living through concussion, working to ensure better outcomes for concussion patients as they recover or adapt to life with a concussion.
CONCUSSION CENTRAL AUDIO GUIDE
Concussion Central understands the problem. We know that the number one preferred method for receiving information about concussions, for those living with concussion, is an auditory format – not reading material, not online resources (Beaton et al, 2021).
Acting like a “concierge”, Concussion Central is building the first, concussion audio guide.
This concussion guide is an evergreen discussion, bringing science-based concussion research, therapies, and stories to the forefront; helping people manage their condition, navigate the healthcare system, and ideally, their recovery.
Concussion Central Audio Guide – Episode 6
With kids and concussions, assessing and managing the injury gets a little tricky, so Concussion Central decided to call in an expert for the podcast today. We decided to ask Dr. Zemek what makes pediatric concussions different from adult injuries.
Concussion Central Audio Guide – Episode 5
In this episode Kim walks us through the differences between short- and long-term disability coverage, how and when to make the transition, the crucial role of doctors and specialists in getting approval for LTD coverage, and some helpful hints on managing the paperwork and when to turn to a professional for help.
Concussion Central Audio Guide – Episode 4
We’ve brought Dr. Shannon Bauman back to the show. She gives us some helpful tips for going to medical appointments. Importantly, we ask Dr. Bauman what the best way is to talk with our family physicians about our concussions. We wanted to understand the gaps in knowledge between patients and medical professionals.
Concussion Central Audio Guide – Episode 3
This month, Concussion Central is talking to Dr. Shelina Babul, the creator of the Concussion Awareness Training Tool, or CATT Online. Her team has developed one of the best sites available for helping people learn about recognizing concussion, not just for ordinary people, like parents, partners, coaches, athletes, teachers, and co-workers but for medical professionals too.
Concussion Central Audio Guide – Episode 2
David and James walk us through helping people with concussions return to work or enter long-term disability; he outlines the problems and mistakes he’s seen and explains how some well-timed legal advice can set up positive outcomes.
Concussion Central Audio Guide – Episode 1
We’re thrilled to have Dr. Shannon Bauman as our first guest. She is one of North America’s leading concussion experts and her story is an amazing one. She was already a successful sports medicine practitioner in Barrie, Ontario, just north of Toronto, when she suffered a debilitating sports-related concussion.
