Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Ayla Wolf, DAOM
42 episodes
4 days ago
Send us a text A faster return isn’t always a safer one. We sit down with physiotherapist Kosta Ikonomou to unpack why musculoskeletal injuries spike two to three times after a concussion and how to build a recovery plan that restores performance, not just symptom reduction. From elite level athletes to everyday patients navigating concussion rehab, Kosta shares hard-earned lessons on testing, training, and the psychology of change. Kosta is a clinical specialist physiotherapist with over a d...
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Send us a text A faster return isn’t always a safer one. We sit down with physiotherapist Kosta Ikonomou to unpack why musculoskeletal injuries spike two to three times after a concussion and how to build a recovery plan that restores performance, not just symptom reduction. From elite level athletes to everyday patients navigating concussion rehab, Kosta shares hard-earned lessons on testing, training, and the psychology of change. Kosta is a clinical specialist physiotherapist with over a d...
Navigating Exercise Intolerance After Concussion with Dr. Mike T Nelson | E22
Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
54 minutes
5 months ago
Navigating Exercise Intolerance After Concussion with Dr. Mike T Nelson | E22
Dr. Mike Nelson shares his expertise on exercise intolerance after concussion, explaining that neurological limitations, not metabolic fatigue, are the primary barrier to resuming physical activity. The key difference is that your nervous system acts as a brake on performance, preventing your body from accessing its existing physical capabilities. • Exercise testing should be individualized, focusing on symptoms rather than rigid heart rate parameters • Different exercise modalities (rowing,...
Life After Impact: The Concussion Recovery Podcast
Send us a text A faster return isn’t always a safer one. We sit down with physiotherapist Kosta Ikonomou to unpack why musculoskeletal injuries spike two to three times after a concussion and how to build a recovery plan that restores performance, not just symptom reduction. From elite level athletes to everyday patients navigating concussion rehab, Kosta shares hard-earned lessons on testing, training, and the psychology of change. Kosta is a clinical specialist physiotherapist with over a d...
