Listen to the full episode here: My guest today is an expert in a reallyparticular field: concussions. And before you stop and go, ‘This is not relevant to me,’ let me tell you that within our lifetime, either you or I (or someone very close to us) will likely experience a concussion. And that old wisdom that we learned when we were young — that you should put someone to bed and wake them up every hour to manage that concussion — is really old news!
Melissa Biscardi is a registered neuroscience nurse, osteopathic therapist, and a concussion specialist. She’s also a member of our business mastermind called the Clinician Code!
I really wanted Melissa to join us today specifically talk to us about the latest research with respect to concussions and what we should all do post-concussion. What I want everyoneto be armed with is the exact formulation of what you need to be doing and looking for, should you — or someone you know — experience a concussion. Head injuries can happen at a moment’s notice. It’s not something that’s reserved for athletes — it can simply happen as we move through our day-to-day lives! And knowing how to react and respond when that situation emerges makes an absolute difference in both your short andlong-term health. In fact, Melissa goes over some of the research in this episode related to how concussions can actually impact women’s menstrual cycles and their post-partum period up to 10 years later!
Not only is the information presented in this episode super important, but Melissa is also equally entertaining! Be sure to tune in for this highly informative episode!
Key Takeaways:
[1:04] About today’s episode and guest!
[2:51] Welcoming Melissa Biscardi to the podcast!
[4:08] Melissa shares her story and how she came to enter the health field.
[6:01] What was it about concussions that drew Melissa in?
[7:07] Melissa defines what a concussion is.
[8:30] Does every time someone hits their head qualify as a potential concussion? And after a head injury occurs, what should we be doing immediately following it?
[10:23] Why has the advice around concussions vastly changed?
[10:53] Does the advice really vary depending on the concussion and patient?
[11:31] Who should people be seeking care from post-concussion?
[12:56] What does Melissa do with patients that seek her care post-concussion?
[14:18] Food and drinks: Melissa’s dos and don’ts!
[15:20] The differences between men and women as it pertains to concussions.
[18:12] How does Melissa’s treatment differ when she works with someone who has had an injury within a relatively short time span vs. someone who had their injury a long time ago but hasn’t necessarily fully recovered?
[19:44] Is there a difference in treatment for adults vs. kids during the post-concussion period? And do kids recover faster?
[20:37] Melissa shares what prolongs the recovery of a concussion.
[23:06] The important piece lifestyle plays in recovery of a concussion.
[24:32] The influence of technology in one’s recovery post-concussion.
[26:02] What does Melissa see in the world today that could vastly improve our health if we just stopped doing it?
[28:34] Melissa’s key-performance indicators!
[31:19] Where to learn more about what Melissa is up to!
Mentioned in This Episode:
The Clinician Code — Mastermind
Melissa’s Website: RehabLab.com Melissa’s Instagram: @The.Rehab.Lab — Click the link on her profile to download “Concussed, Now What?” a free guide to get you started on the basics of concussion recovery!
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More About Melissa Biscardi
Melissa Biscardi is a registered neuroscience nurse, osteopathic therapist and concussion specialist. She maintains a private practice in downtown Toronto that focuses on concussion management and optimizing brain health for busy go-getters. As a clinician Melissa focuses on neurorehabilitation from a functional perspective — this means getting things working better and for longer without the use of medications.
Melissa is incredibly passionate about providing patients with effective evidence-based and personalized care. Her goal is always to help patients understand their bodies and empower them in making decisions to support their health moving forward.
Melissa has published numerous research articles and three book chapters covering different aspects of brain health including concussion, dementia, injury prevention, and aging with brain injury.
Connect with my Guest:
Melissa’s Website: RehabLab.com Melissa’s Instagram: @The.Rehab.Lab — Click the link on her profile to download “Concussed, Now What?” a free guide to get you started on the basics of concussion recovery!
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