THE NEW CONCUSSION PROTOCOL: Why "Rest is Best" is Obsolete

What is the single biggest mistake athletes, medical professionals and parents make after a concussion? Dr. Cam Marshall founder of Complete Concussions breaks down the new evidence-based protocols that completely change how we approach recovery and challenges controversies such as the link between CTE and sport. You will learn that if we manage it right, Concussions is not, in itself, a problem. 

The episode is hosted by Dr Matt Winter, DPT, Diplomate of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (UK) and World Rugby Medical Educator with more than 10 years pitchside experience in rugby. 

Guest: Dr Cam Marshall: Complete Concussions 

Website: www.completeconcussions.com
Instagram: @completeconcussions

Concussion Healthcare Provider Training:
https://completeconcussions.com/concussion-training/medical-professional-courses/

HOST: Dr Matt Winter, DPT. The Best of Both Worlds Health and Performance Podcast. Doctor of Physical Therapy, Diplomate of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (UK) and World Rugby Medical Educator. 

Instagram: @thebobwpodcast

Clinic: www.iphysio.sg (Singapore) 

Subscribe to the Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6z0DOx3K3OF6zf3r3vtsgD?si=mZKFNMtxT-KPqbBL2Kz1sg

Chapters

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:59 Understanding Concussion as a Functional Injury
• 6:01 Diagnosis and Management Challenges
• 15:01 Functional Recovery (Blackhawk) Testing
• 16:01 Risk of Early Return from Concussions
• 20:58 Persistent Concussion Symptoms and its Physiology
• 27:01 How to assess Persistent Concussion Symptoms using the Complete Concussions Algorithm
• 37:01 The Problem with Only Treating Vestibular for Dizziness. The Importance of Baseline Testing (Why You Need One)
• 38:01 Mental Health as a Predictor of Outcome from Concussion
• 39:03 Addressing Autonomic Dysregulation (The Game-Changer)
• 42:02 Subconcussive Blows - The mixed evidence
• 44:00 Controversies in Concussion Research
• 52:00 Neck Strengthening and Preventing Concussion
• 57:01 CTE - Is It Really a Result of Concussion?
• 1:02:04 Would Cam Let His Kids Play Contact Sport?
• 1:03:02 CTE: Understanding the Latest Evidence
• 1:06:01 Preventing Concussion in Children
• 1:09:00 Managing Concussion in Sport: Return to Play Guidelines
• 1:11:02 Cam's wish for Clinicians
• 1:16:00 Final Thoughts and Recommendations and How to Train with Complete Concussions
• 1:19:02 Cam's Pet Peeve! - Doctors condemning patients to permanent symptoms