Concussion GamePlan
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Providing Information & Options for Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery • Be Your Own Expert. Brain Injury Association of America, Virginia Advisory Board Member
Richmond, VA
Joined February 2018
Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS) is an umbrella term. To find the most effective treatments for each individual case, identify your most debilitating symptoms to see which system (vestibular, cognition, mental health, ocular, cervical, headache/migraine) needs to be treated.
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What are your tips for acute treatments for migraine? For example, did you know that migraine can impair digestion, therefore reducing the effectiveness of oral medications? Using other routes can bypass the stomach and provide quicker relief. #MigraineMonday
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A migraine attack is SO much more than just a headache. Migraine is a neurological disease which impacts the way our brains interpret information from every one of our senses. Which of your senses is impacted the most during an attack, and what treatments help? #MigraineMonday
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For patients needing help organizing thoughts before talking with doctors on the phone, consider writing a phone script template. Include purpose, details, etc. -Kavitha Perumparaichallai, Ph.D.#HFvirtual
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Purpose of cognitive retraining after brain injury: a) become aware of strengths and weaknesses b) work on thinking skills c) learn to use compensations. -Kavitha Perumparaichallai, Ph.D. #HFvirtual
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Today's @biavirginia presentation is "Cognitive Retraining: Restoration Versus Compensation for Enhancing Functionality" by Ramaswamy Kavitha Perumparaichallai, Ph.D. & Erin Piper, Psy.D. #HFvirtual
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The 'clubhouse model' is based around the "work-ordered day" and largely exists within the mental health and brain injury communities. - Jason Young, M.S.W, CBIS #HFvirtual
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Today @biavirginia presents: Brain Injury Clubhouses and Effects on Neurobehavioral Functioning and Participation: Results from a Landmark Three-Year Research Study on ABI Clubhouses Ronald T. Seel, Ph.D., FACRM; Jason Young, M.S.W, CBIS & Colleen McKay M.A., C.A.G.S. #HFvirtual
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(cont.) poor outcome/ care for those with co-occurring issues and misdiagnoses. -Pedrotty, Ph.D. #HFvirtual
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Complexity of brain injury: medical issues; cognitive issues; increased risk for psychiatric, psychosocial substance use issues, suicidality; incr risk of worsening pre-existing conditions; limited accessibility for coexisting issues;
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Biopsychosocial factors after brain injury: Premorbid functioning; cognitive functioning; compensatory interventions; psychological functioning; community reintegration; social functioning; family functioning; biological intactness; psychotherapy. -Pedrotty, Ph.D. #HFvirtual
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Motivational interviewing helps identify personal factors contributing to or blocking individual recovery. -Pedrotty, Ph.D. #HFvirtual
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Today's presentation for @biavirginia is "Integrative Cognitive Rehabilitation and Psychotherapy for Brain Injury with Co-Occurring Issues: An Overview" with Mark Pedrotty, Ph.D. #HFvirtual
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Each day this week, we will be live tweeting for the @biavirginia 's annual conference for professionals working with brain injury. Follow along with #HFvirtual
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🗣️📢 Athletes who continue to play after concussion, even for <15 mins are 5.4X more likely for >4 wks recovery than athletes that came out immediately. Staying in for >15 mins are 11.8X more likely for >4 wks recovery. When in Doubt, Keep 'em out! 🗣️📢
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Results provide initial evidence of a dose-response effect for continuing to play on recovery from concussion, highlighting the importance of removal from play.
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#Facebook LIVE InVisible InCourage LIVE April 21: 5 pm PT - 8 pm ET. Meet our new Host Kellie Pokrifka from @ConcussionGPlan #InvisibleDisabilities #ChronicPain #chronicillness #TBI #spoonie #invisibleillness #IamInvisibleNoMore #InvisibleNoMore
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Have you tried CBD or medical marijuana for migraine symptoms? What were your results? Tune in to Dr. Stephen Silberstein's discussion on "CBD Oil for Migraine" today! #CBD #CBDoil #medicalmarijuana #THC
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Interested in CBD and medical marijuana for migraine? Check out our interview with leading expert Dr. Stephen Silberstein on the @MigraineSummit today! https://t.co/7UYlab051X
#CBD #medicalmarijuana #migraine @JeffHeadacheCtr
migraineworldsummit.com
Key Questions What is the difference between marijuana and hemp? What are the health benefits of CBD? What are the concerns with using CBD? Should CBD be used as a preventive or acute medication for...
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Are you wondering about the role genetics play in migraine and brain injury? Watch Dr. Lyn Griffiths' interview on "Migraine Genetics, MTHFR and Concussion" today. Free and available until 6 PM EDT. https://t.co/dqZxGpJE9E
#braininjuryawarenessmonth
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Concussion is brain injury. The connections between brain injury and migraine are complex and bidirectional. To learn more about post-traumatic migraine, tune in to Dr. Mia Minen's discussion on "How Concussion and Head Injuries Lead to Migraine" on Day 2, TODAY! @MiaMinenMD
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We are so excited to present two new interviewers this year! Wendy & Kellie will be joining Carl & Paula on the 2020 Migraine World Summit. Wendy Bohmfalk is the Director of Operations for the World Health Education Foundation. Kellie Pokrifka is the Founder of @ConcussionGPlan
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