SCARS INFLUENCE PC SYMPTOMS

mPACT Concussion Test is anFDA aptest Sensitivity to light

proved computerized neurocognitive Sensitivity to noise
battery that is used to assess Word Memory, Irritability
Sequencing/Attention,
tion Time,
Visual Memory, Reac Sadness
Cognitive Functioning and
Concus Nervous/ Anxious
sion Symptoms. and has become a primary
part of concussion diagnostics. Feeling more emotional
Numbness or tingling
The ImPACT test is one of the
most used and Feeling slowed down
most recognized computer based neurocog Feeling like "in a fog*
nitive assessments
in North America.
Difficulty concentrating
List of concussion symptoms inclkuded in Difficulty remembering
ImPACT Concussion testing: Visual problems

Headache INFLUENCE OF MPS ON REACTION TIME

Nausea
ImPACT Concussion symptom score was re
Vomiting
Balance Problemns duced 61% post application of MPS to cranial
sutures, but increased slightly during the rest
Dizziness (spinning or movement period (5 days).
sensation)
Lightheadedness ImPACT Concussion symptom score was re
Fatigue duced 24% post application of MPS to body
Trouble falling asleep Scars.

Sleeping more than usual

Sleeping less than usual This is strong evidence releasing sutures and
Drowsiness surgical scars can reduce PCS symptoms.

IMPACT Concussion Symptoms

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letes and gomers, but it is atso a crucial neasure

ImPACT Reaction Time Reaction Time of cognitive and physical health.
composite score measures visual motor
speed 6 represents the average response Reaction time depends on Central nervous sys
time (in milliseconds)
tern processing speed. Thus, visual reaction time
Reaction time is an intriquing measure of
is a critical factor in higher cCognitive functions.
The healthier the brain, the faster its processing
cognitive and physical health. It refers to
the amount of time it takes for soneone to speed, mermory and thinking skills.
respond to a stimulus, whether it's through
sight or sound. INFLUENCE OF MPS ON REACTION TIME

It is a valuable metric that can help measure
brain furnction and identifypotential health
problems. Aslower than average reaction
time may indicate cognitive impairment,
neurological disease, or age-related decline.
Concussed patients have slower response
rate faster reaction times represent irnproved
cognitive functioing and inproved brain
hand co-ordination. On the other hand, a fast
reaction tine can indicate good cognitive
processing speed, attention, and brain health.
Reaction time is not just important for ath
ImPACT Reaction Time:score was reduced 11%
post application of MPS to cranial sutures and a
further 3% dsuring rest period (5 days).
InPACT Reaction Time: score was reduced 2%
post application of MPS to body scars, for a total
improvemnt of 16%,.
This is strong evidence releasing sutures and
surgical scars can improve reaction time in PCS
patients..

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CASE STUDY: INGRID THE
CONCUSSION CASE STUDY
33 Year Old Female - DO8 1981/12/31
Prevous Team Canada Muay Thai/Kickboxing
8ronze edalist 2013
Ocupation Deep Tissue Massage Therapist
Background:
Ot 2013- Duing the kickboxing competition.
hit by a straght forearm to R tempora/parietal
head (no loss of consciousness) finished fight
won (Worid Championships. Brazil)
Returned home from completion in Brazil
dzzy nauseous tired. slept for 18 hours.
Returned to work for 3-4 weeks
Nov 2013- Rushed to emergency - floater R
eye present- CT Scan, hospital confirmed
concussion no bleed adised by hospital staff
no impact activites but return to work
Symptoms persisted and worsened to point of
¬xtreme dizziness and fell to ground (fainted)
Curing amassage treatment at work.
NOTHING WORKED
Nov 2013-: Unsuccessful Interventions over 2
years As a therapist she tried every treatment
ava able for concussions on the market:
Massage Therapy- Tractions. TENS and
Ultrasound. Chiropractor - Upper Back Spine
release Naturopath - acupuncture, manual
therapy RTP (return to play) - Post concussion
testing &managing
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Epleys maneuver (4 sessions) relieved extre ne
dizziness (vertigo), Pain Cunic facet blocks for
Occipital Neuralgia 6 headache Osteopath
for cranio-sacral and cranial mobilizations
also Neurologist - prescribed betabiockers ..
(symptoms increased)Gabapentin, Nortriptyline,
Cymbalta.
All wiith no relief of any PCS symptoms
Dec 09-2015 Ingrid receivced one (1) CRT
session. She reported the following benefits,
TMJ. eyes & cranial bones are now balanced!
Pupils constricted (stress reduced)
menstrual cramp pain gone and did not
return
chronic headache gone
right occipital tenderness gone
clear headed
speech more articulate
mood much more upbeat
had very good sleep for ist time since
incident
Other significant improvements, as report by
husband:
singing to music while cooking dinner
joking around daily like she used
attended Christmas party and symptoms did
not force us to leave early (first time since
concussion)
high spirits on a daily basis
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can now tolerate walkinq..actually went
siqhtseeing in Kingston over the holicays
She has now returned to work as à Massage
therapist
CRI treairnent and cngong suppcrt has enabled
Us to have ai incredible 3 rnonth old healthy
baby boy CRT enabled us to achieve the life
Ihave t roreaned of and l am eternally

From Dan (her Husband)

"Your incredible knowledqe has brought mny wife
back to me. Three years ago it would not have
been possible efor Ingrid and I to have a child
together due to significant limitations from her
concussion.

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