The Concast Conor Collins

During this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Tyler Quennell.

Tyler is an Athletic Therapist ,and former Massage Therapist, from just outside of Toronto, Ontario in Canada.

Tyler currently serves as a faculty member, in Sheridan College’s Athletic Therapy Program, as well as the assistant Athletic Therapist for the Toronto Rock Lacrosse in the NLL.

Tyler has also served as past president of the Canadian Athletic Therapy Association, and more recently was the head Athletic Therapist for team Canada Lacrosse at the World Games.

During this episode we talked about what it’s like working in professional sports, more specifically lacrosse. This was another great conversation, which I really enjoyed!

Are you a lacrosse fan? Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!




---

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/concast/message

I recently wrote a blog post about the nuances of communication and support for those that have suffered a brain injury.

I came research by Togher in 2012, that discussed the importance a supportive partner can play in the recovery process.

The paper outlines aspect of collaborative vs. Non-collaborative communication.

During this episode I review the paper and how I believe it will change my practice moving forward.

What importance do you think communication plays in healthcare?

Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!



**Episode Resources**

*Togher L., (2012). Improving Communication for People with Brain Injury in the 21st Century: The Value of Collaboration. Brain Impairment. 14(1), 130-138. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/BRlmp.2013.3

*https://conorpcollins.com/2022/07/communication-and-support-systems-for-those-that-have-suffered-traumatic-brain-injury/


---

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/concast/message

This past week I got bit by a tick after hiking in the trails.

I didn’t understand the potential complications with tick bites ,until I reached out to healthcare colleagues and started researching tick bites.

During this episode I review the circumstances surrounding the bite, and the advice I have been given up until this point.

Tick bites are no joke and should be handled in a timely manner. Thank you to everyone that has helped me so far!

Have you been bit by a tick?

Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!

**Episode Resources**

*www.geneticks.ca (tick testing lab Canada)

*www.ilads.org

*Cameron D, Johson L, Maloney E. Evidence assessments and guideline recommendations in Lyme disease: the clinical management of known tick bites, erythema migrans rashes and persistent disease. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther. 12(9):1103-35. doi://10.1586/14787210.2014.940900.


---

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/concast/message

During this week’s episode, I discuss the things I’ve learned after 15 years of co-operating a multi disciplinary clinic.

When I first started in business I was 25 years old.

I had no idea what I was doing but I took a chance on myself. Now 15 years later, and through many mistakes, I feel as though I’ve learned a thing or two.

During this conversation, I hope to share things with you that you can implement into your business practices to better help you and the people you serve?

What has been the biggest thing you’ve learned as a business owner?

Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!




---

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/concast/message

During this week’s episode I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Jonathan Clow.

Jonathan is a chiropractor with a general practice in Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada.

During this episode we chat about the evolution of his career, from buying a practice on the West Coast of Canada, then moving to a completely different community, starting over and building a clinic from scratch.

This is a great episode packed full of information for anyone, that is considering a career change, or has a passion for entrepreneurship, particularly in healthcare.

Have you considered changing a big part of your career?

Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!


---

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/concast/message

During this week’s episode I discuss dystonia.



Dystonia is a neuro metabolic movement disorder where a person can experience pain, extreme spasm and holding patterns in one or multiple areas of the body.



Often inherited this can be very uncomfortable to live with. Throughout this episode I discuss how dystonia is classified, the concept of spasm and rigidity and the common disorders dystonia is often paired with. Lastly, I lend my thoughts to treatment strategies to consider when helping people with dystonia.



Do you have any experience with this disorder?



Comment below. We’ll see you in the next one!


---

Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/concast/message