Concussion Recovery – Sit It Out!

Even if you don’t black out, that doesn’t mean you didn’t have a concussion. An injured player may be confused or disoriented after a head hit, and unable to recognize the signs of concussion in him/herself. Any further injury before the brain heals significantly increases the risk of brain damage. As teammates, coaches, parents, and spectators, we should NEVER tell a player to “tough it out” and return to play after a head hit!!
In COVD’s blog, Ella shares how players may feel pressured to return to play before they are ready, and how we need to create a environment where they can be comfortable sitting it out if they don’t feel ok!  #BrainInjuryAwareness

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Working With Physiotherapists

Thank you Physiotherapy Associates of Port Perry for having me in yesterday to talk about vision problems after concussion! Loved meeting your team. Your vision plays such a huge role in your functioning…. when it’s not helping or doing its job, your vision will hinder you. These guys are really striving to find the best treatments to help their patients recover faster!

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Vision Therapy Info Session

Want to learn more about vision therapy? We will be having a public info session on September 28 at 6:30pm at our Brooklin Vision Care office. Open to new patients, parents, teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapist, and more – everyone is welcome! We will be available from 6:30-8:00pm.
Please contact Stephanie at (289) 240-6610 or reception[at]brooklinvision.ca to register for a spot.

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Vision Therapy Info Night

Want to learn more about vision therapy? Vision therapy is a treatment for problems in the visual system, including:
– Lazy Eye
– Crossed Eyes
– Post Concussion Vision Problems
– Poor Focusing
– Learning-Related Vision Problems

We will be having a public info session on September 28 at 6:30pm at our Brooklin Vision Care (6 Roebuck St). Open to new patients, parents, teachers, physiotherapists, occupational therapist, and more – everyone is welcome!

Please contact Steph at (289) 240-6610 or reception@brooklinvision.ca to register for a spot.

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