By Michael Rizzo, MScOT, OT Reg.(Ont) Michael Rizzo was a Student Occupational Therapist who completed his final clinical placement at Galit Liffshiz and Associates (GLA). He was supervised by Kathryn Decker, MScOT Reg. (Ont), Director of Clinical Development at GLA....
This blog post is going to focus on the diagnosing and management of pediatric concussions. It should first be noted that “pediatric” is considered any persons under the age of 18 years. In 2014, the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation created a set of guidelines and...
Occupational therapists often work with clients who have sustained a Mild Traumatic Brain (mTBI) Injury, also known as a concussion. The role of the OT is to help the client return to normal life and to provide education on the recovery process and training on ways to...
In my practice as an occupational therapist I have had the opportunity to work with many clients coping with post concussive disorder. Almost always, clients with this condition will tell me that they are having difficulty paying attention and can’t remember things...
