Medical Articles & News
“If you live with Migraine or another headache disorder, you are more likely to also have depression. Chronic pain is depressing, yes, but it can also lead to changes in your brain and mood. Luckily, treatment overlaps for depression and headache disorders.” Read more at https://migraineagain.com/depression-headaches-treatment/.
A patient of ours who was involved in a car accident suffered from symptoms of PTSD as a result. PTSD is basically a disorder marked by brain and hormonal hyperarousal in response to triggers one faces. This gentleman would get very anxious when driving and would make bad decisions rooted in fear of the worst […]
A 39-year-old man suffered a concussion in Jan 2018. Since that injury, he experienced panic attacks, insomnia, depressed mood, neck pain, headaches, an intolerance for exercise although he had worked out daily prior to this injury. He came to our service in September 2018. He had had assessments by a physiotherapist, chiropractor, dentist, psychiatrist and […]
Our medical director continues the discussion on vacationing after a concussion. Tip #5 from our sports MD, Dr. Taher Chugh. More to a beach vacation than what’s in the brochures For many of our patients, the beach vacation is valued more for the things not listed on the resorts’ brochures; That is, not having […]
Just had a concussion but already had a beach vacation scheduled? Experts share exercises and activities you can do on the beach to get a-head on your rehab. Tip #1 from occupational therapist, Caitlin Heino. Fate was on our side. The vacation that you planned is perfect after a concussion, rather than a ski […]
Many times, visual symptoms are present following a head injury, however these symptoms are not always solely related to vision. Although it is important to have the visual system assessed after a head injury or concussion, multidisciplinary care is often needed. That’s what allowed our 35-year-old Caucasian female patient to heal so quickly from her […]
It was a typical July drive for Bernadette as she went about her daily tasks. The last thing she was expecting was a sudden hit, a blurry haze, and a long road to recovery ahead. Bernadette, 63, sustained a concussion from a motor vehicle accident (MVA) in July 2017, and while it may have been […]
A 24-year-old professional sustained a concussion in May of this year. She initially went to the ER who reassured her there was nothing ominous going on. She followed her GP’s advice with benefit and then her GP referred her to our program. She was found to have the following challenges preventing her successful reintegration to […]
In a season typically filled with traditions, this year may be different. Maybe your concussion was recent, and you’re learning how to cope with overly cheerful music or trees decorated with a myriad of blinking lights. Maybe the injury was a long time ago and you’re starting to integrate back into the wilder aspects […]
A Richmond Hill hockey team recently underwent a Neurological Risk Assessment at our Thornhill medical clinic. 16 team members were seen by our staff (sports MD, medical doctor, behavioural optometrist, occupational therapist and 3 administrative assistants) over 3 hours. Areas tested in our Neurological Risk Assessment are binocular vision skills (not routinely tested by your […]
