I was recently interviewed for the sports medicine podcast PinPoint Performance, on acupuncture, Chinese medicine and concussion recovery. The podcast (Episode 19) is available on iTunes, Stitcher, and here: http://www.pinpointperformance.training/home-2/homex/home-2/podcast/p4-ep-19-dr-amy-moll/
Show Notes
- Amy’s introduction into acupuncture, Chinese Herbs, and functional neurology (4:22)
- Amy and Chad’s concussion history (8:34)
- Baseline concussion testing (13:46)
- Concussions 101 and Importance of neurological testing 15:30 (14:55)
- What are the most common areas of the brain that are injured(12:58)
- Acupuncture and autonomic nervous system (22:15)
- CT and MRIs are just part of the diagnosis (24:38)
- Testing regional blood flow (27:24)
- Concussion vs. CTE (28:06)
- Increase in rise in concussions reported. Are we more susceptible? (32:34)
- Past players and preventative medicine for CTE (33:24)
- Links: C3 Logix App, neuroflam,
- NeuroFlam, Bioflavinoids, and Chinese Herbs (33:58)
- Carrick Institute (35:32)
- Amy’s Acupuncture and Functional Neurology Research with Carrick Institute (40:41)
- Amy’s Research Project with MMA Fighters Results and Details and Take-aways (43:27)
- Lack of Funding for Independent Research (47:44)
- Sleep: Mechanisms and how we can help as acupuncturists (49:43)
- Auricular Points for stimulating Vagus Nerve (55:02)
- Concussion Treatment Template (55:54)
- Case Study Example (1:00:42)
- Blood Moving Points for the Brain (1:04:47)
- Contraindications for Acute Concussion Treatment (1:07:29)
- Supplementing with Essential Fatty Acids for Concussion (1:13:56)
- Amy’s website and plugs(1:16:56)
I will be speaking in San Jose on concussion recovery at the Sports Acupuncture Alliance conference May 18-20th, 2018. For more information, click here:
