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Home » Dysautonomia and Beyond - Addressing Symptoms after Brain Injury (with Sonia Vovan, PT)

Dysautonomia and Beyond - Addressing Symptoms after Brain Injury (with Sonia Vovan, PT)

October 21, 2022 by Cristabelle Braden Leave a Comment

If you have felt like something is “off” but you can’t quite pinpoint what it is, it is possible that you have a form of Dysautonomia (related to the Autonomic Nervous System). It is very common after brain injury. This week, Sonia Vovan, PT is here to help us understand the basics of dysautonomia - and beyond - as we discuss ways to help address symptoms.

October is Dysautonomia Awareness Month! 

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0:00 Intro w/Cristabelle

8:15 Introducing Sonia Vovan

10:45 What is Dysautonomia?

12:35 Dysautonomia in Concussion

13:50 POTS vs other forms of Dysautonomia

15:15 Cristabelle’s experience

18:05 Dysautonomia and Anxiety 

19:00 Effects of Dysautonomia

22:35 Where to Start

27:15 Giving your Brain Stability

28:55 Addressing Metabolic Issues

32:15 Hormones and Dysautonomia

34:40 Finding Underlying Issues

37:45 Advocate for yourself

19:30 Things you can Do

40:25 Words of Hope

MEET OUR GUEST:

Sonia Vovan is a Registered Physiotherapist and Certified Vestibular Therapist working in Toronto Canada with individuals with vestibular issues and concussions. She received her advanced training in Vestibular Rehabilitation through Duke University’s School of Medicine (accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association). Sonia is an advocate for individuals suffering from brain injuries and is a Board Member on the Brain Injury Association of York Region (based in Ontario Canada). She is also working on her Ph.D. program at York University (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) to study the implications of sensorimotor changes, such as visual and vestibular issues, following a concussion.

Connect with Sonia: @allinyourheadpt on Instagram or at www.soniavovan.com

ABOUT CRISTABELLE:

Cristabelle Braden is an award winning singer/songwriter, keynote speaker, podcast host, brain injury survivor & advocate.

Connect: @cristabellebraden | cristabellebraden.com

About This Podcast

Have you or a loved one experienced a traumatic brain injury, stroke, concussion, or ABI? This podcast is for you. Sharing hope, support, and education for brain injury survivors, caregivers, and families. Hosted by award-winning TBI survivor, advocate, and singer/songwriter Cristabelle Braden, this is an uplifting podcast to bring hope to your darkest days. Subscribe and stay tuned for messages of encouragement, interviews with professionals, and survivor stories.

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Thank you to Council on Brain Injury for supporting this podcast by providing a microphone as part of their grant program to the brain injury community. Check out the amazing work done by CoBI at: councilonbraininjury.com


This podcast is for education and informational purposes only, and not intended for medical advice. If you need specific medical advice, please consult your physician.

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