It Could Be Your Eyes
Are you a parent who has been searching for answers to why your child is struggling academically? Have you been told that your child needs strabismus surgery or patching, and it just doesn’t feel right to you? Are you trying to set your kiddo with sensory needs up for success and feeling lost in the process? Have you suffered a brain injury or concussion and refuse to accept that these current limitations are your permanent “new normal”? My name is Dr. Juanita Collier and I am a Behavioral Optometrist with a private practice specializing in Vision Therapy, Rehabilitation, and Development. Through diving deep with my team, parents, patients, and professionals, we will uncover that vision may be the underlying cause of real life challenges in academics, work, sports, and daily life. While we often think 20/20 eyesight is perfect vision, vision actually takes place in the brain. And if there is any disconnect, any slight lack of coordination between the brain and the eyes, how you see what’s in front of you can be remarkably different than what’s actually there. Through this podcast, you will discover, that the challenges that you are facing may actually be stemming from a difficulty with how you’re seeing…It Could Be Your Eyes.
It Could Be Your Eyes
What Does My Student Athlete Need to be Ready for their Season?
"As athletic trainers, we're communicators first and foremost. We’re here to ensure athletes stay safe while getting them back to play as quickly as possible. It’s not just about preventing injuries; it’s about being a bridge between athletes, their health, and their goals."
In this episode, we sit down with Danielle Smith, the head athletic trainer at Cheshire Academy, to talk about the crucial role athletic trainers play in the lives of student-athletes. We dive into concussion management, hydration, and nutrition, and how athletic trainers are a vital resource for injury prevention and recovery.
Danielle shares her experience working with students and parents, discussing the importance of a strong communication network between trainers, athletes, and families. We also touch on the challenges of getting teenagers to take injury recovery seriously and the progress in raising awareness about concussion management in sports.
Tune in for an insightful discussion on how to keep student-athletes healthy and performing at their best.
In this episode you’ll hear about:
(00:00) Intro
(00:34) Meet Danielle Smith: Role and Responsibilities of an Athletic Trainer
(02:47) Supporting Student Athletes Through Athletic Training
(06:29) Tips for Parents: Preparing for the Sports Season
(09:03) Motivating Injured Teen Athletes
(11:54) Concussion Management and Recovery
(17:15) Understanding Brain Reactions and The Evolution of Concussion Knowledge
(21:28) Gender Differences in Concussion Impact
(23:46) Changing Attitudes Towards Concussions
(26:04) Concussion Online Workshop
(27:40) High-Profile Concussion Cases
(29:42) The Importance of CPR and AEDs
(31:23) Final Thoughts and Advice for Athletes
- Visit the Cheshire Academy
- Sign up for the free concussion online workshop
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- Start your FREE TRIAL today 4D Built to Read Digital Program
- Concussion Recovery
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