Reboot Concussion Recovery

While recovery progression isn’t always linear, these are some awesome repeat exertion testing before/afters.

Exertion testing is vital for post concussions and dysautonomia recovery for improving exercise tolerance and an objective measure of progress!

These slides show different starting points for each individual and different initial exercise parameters were implemented for each person.

Throughout each test, we see improved response to exertion with increasing heart rate correlated to increased intensity on repeat testing!

Subjective improvements included:

- walking dog without dizziness
- returning to the gym with improved tolerance
- decreased symptoms in school
- returning to practice/play without symptoms
- improved tolerance to daily activities- work, cooking, cleaning, showering etc

If you are struggling to return to exercise and looking for guidance on where to start- send me a message or schedule a connection call! I have space for 1 more Thrive Coaching Client for the summer!!

Early this year I posted about how recovery is a journey not a destination and as I reflect on my 3rd year anniversary of being a small business owner, I realize that this statement is also fitting for business ownership.

Growth is never linear. It’s a constant practice of honoring both the peaks and valleys.

Some days, the tide is high. Everything goes smoothly, and I feel like I can accomplish absolutely anything. Other days, the tide goes out, leaving me feeling a bit exposed and stuck in the sand. The mountain of tasks feels endless, and the “one-woman show” reality of being a solopreneur gets overwhelming.

But looking back at the last 3 years, the peaks have been so incredibly worth it:

🎊Opening my own amazing space

🎊Adding new offerings to better support individuals with dysautonomia or post- concussion, both near and far (and more coming soon…)

🎊Connecting with an incredible community of clients and professions

Yes, I’ve had to test my boundaries. Yes, I’ve had moments of paralyzing doubt. But despite the low points, I am constantly reminded of my “why.” and I would not change it for the world.

It has been an honor to work with each and every one of you and seeing my clients achieve their goals brings me so much joy.

Thank you to all who have supported and believed in my dream.

Here’s to Year 4!

Cognitive-Physical Pacing Strategy focuses on balance energy demands allowing for aspects of your brain or body to rest while working in the opposite domain.

Sometimes your mind needs a break but your body is itching to move after being on a computer for an extended period of time.

Sometimes your best work may come after exercise when your brain feels clear.

Alternating between physical and cognitive tasks helps to balance the demands of your day without completely draining your energy.

The trick with implementing this strategy is to take a short break to transition from one domain to the other.

These transition tasks can be:
Diaphragmatic breathing
Voo Breath
Butterfly hug
Light rhythmic movement
Deep breath or sigh

Find a transition that works for you!

My schedule example looks like a lot but that included scheduled down time. Balancing computer work, patient care and mini brain breaks helps me stay on task, have clarity with cognitive work and maintain energy for a full day.

Give the Cognitive-Physical Pacing strategy a try and let me know what you think!

A common theme across multiple sessions this week has been ✨pacing✨

When managing concussion recovery or dysautonomia recovery pacing is a common buzz word and vital to an individuals success.

Pacing is so much more than just doing less.

Common pacing strategies include:

✅ Stoplight theory
✅ Cognitive-Physical Pacing
✅ 50% Rule

Comment which pacing strategy you want me to cover first!