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Home » Exercise Intolerance + Ways to Increase Movement (with Dr. Mark Heisig)

Exercise Intolerance + Ways to Increase Movement (with Dr. Mark Heisig)

January 7, 2022 by Cristabelle Braden Leave a Comment

Did you know? It is common to develop exercise intolerance while recovering from a brain injury.

This week on Hope Survives | Brain Injury Podcast, Dr. Mark Heisig is here to explain why this happens, and give advice for survivors on how to increase movement.

Some topics covered: the relationship between symptoms and exercise, autonomic system dysfunction, different types of exercise affect on the brain, suggestions for where to start with increasing movement, and more.

Exercise Intolerance
Season 2 - Episode 8

Listen below or on your mobile device by subscribing on podcast platforms!

EPISODE NOTES

0:00 Intro- Exercise Intolerance

7:47 Introducing Dr. Mark Heisig

12:02 What are some challenges with exercise after concussion?

15:33 Exercise & Concussion Symptoms

17:40 Symptom Limited Activity

21:54 Increasing Activity

23:20 Buffalo Concussion Test 

28:32 Low, Moderate, and High Intensity Exercise

35:22 Resistance Training

40:53 Duration 

44:09 Where to Start for PCS 

49:26 Ways to Increase Movement

53:12 Words of Hope

MEET OUR GUEST:

Mark Heisig, ND is a concussion specialist practicing in Scottsdale, AZ. Dr Mark strives to be a leader in integrative concussion recovery by inspiring athletes and motivated individuals with simplicity and innovation to achieve new levels of higher quality performance in sport and life. Dr. Mark lives with his wife and their newborn daughter in AZ, plays ice hockey when he can, runs recreationally, and pets all dogs.  

Connect: @drmarkheisig on instagram, or drheisig.com

ABOUT CRISTABELLE:

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

@cristabellebraden | facebook.com/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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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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