#81 Return to Intimacy: Navigating Sex, Symptoms, & Dysautonomia After Concussion w/Dr. José Posas, MD

Concussion Corner®

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📍 Chapters:
00:00 Exploring Intimacy and Concussion
03:26 Physiological Considerations in Intimacy
06:13 Addressing Patient Concerns
10:06 Future of Concussion Care
13:36 Concussion Corner Outro

In this Episode:
💡 In Episode 2, we’re talking about what rarely gets discussed in clinic: sex, intimacy, and concussion recovery. Dr. José Posas returns to dive deep into the physiology behind intimacy, the autonomic nervous system, and why dysautonomia, cervical instability, and hormonal health need to be part of the care plan. We discuss how brain injury can impact libido, cycle health, erectile dysfunction, emotional safety, and how we as clinicians can approach these topics with curiosity, respect, and compassion. This episode is a must-listen for rehab professionals who want to bring real-life function back into their treatment plans.
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🌎 Whether you’re a PT, OT, ATC, OD, or MD, this episode offers a compelling reminder that comprehensive concussion care must include a clear understanding of the neurology and interdisciplinary care.
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📄 #FOAMed Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
🔗 Provider perceptions of the assessment and rehabilitation of sexual functioning after Traumatic Brain Injury https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28699795/
🔗 American Academy of Neurology Sport Concussion Resources: https://www.aan.com/practice/sports-concussion-patient-resources/
🔗 Sexual Functioning and Satisfaction after Traumatic Brain Injury: An Educational Manual https://biausa.org/public-affairs/media/sexual-functioning-and-satisfaction-after-traumatic-brain-injury-an-educational-manual
🔗 Approach to Concussion for the Non-Neurologist https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39893028/ 🔗 Meet Dr. Posas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-posas-md-faan-0a510696/
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