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Speech Therapy's Role in Managing Concussions with Speech Therapist Leigh Root

December 26, 2023 Becca Schumer/Leigh Root Season 1 Episode 62
Speech Therapy's Role in Managing Concussions with Speech Therapist Leigh Root
Let's Get Physical (Therapy)
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Let's Get Physical (Therapy)
Speech Therapy's Role in Managing Concussions with Speech Therapist Leigh Root
Dec 26, 2023 Season 1 Episode 62
Becca Schumer/Leigh Root

Speech Therapist, Leigh Root, takes us on the journey inside the brain to describe what happens when someone sustains a concussion to better help us understand her role in managing these patients. 

Leigh shares some tangible treatment ideas like the “Goal, plan, do!”, brain dump, and how the energy tank comes into play when the need to conserve energy comes into play post-concussion. 

If you’ve ever wondered about the role of an SLP in concussion management, tune into this episode! 

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!

Show Notes

Speech Therapist, Leigh Root, takes us on the journey inside the brain to describe what happens when someone sustains a concussion to better help us understand her role in managing these patients. 

Leigh shares some tangible treatment ideas like the “Goal, plan, do!”, brain dump, and how the energy tank comes into play when the need to conserve energy comes into play post-concussion. 

If you’ve ever wondered about the role of an SLP in concussion management, tune into this episode! 

Please be sure to follow us on Instagram @medstarhealthpt and email: PTPodcast@medstar.net with any questions or podcast ideas! Thank you for listening!