--- title: "publications" entity: "page" canonical_url: "https://www.melissabiscardi.com/publications" markdown_url: "https://www.melissabiscardi.com/llms/page/publications" lastmod: "2026-04-14T13:53:05.264Z" --- ## Publications While growing her expertise in the field of concussion rehabilitation as a clinician and research trainee, Melissa has produced a number of publications you may find of interest. #### Book Chapters Colantonio, A. & Biscardi, M. (2020). Ageing and brain Injury: Long term outcomes in adults. In M. Putnam & C. Bigby (Eds.), Handbook on Aging with Disability. Routledge. Biscardi, M. (2019). Long-term reproductive health issues in women with persistent symptoms following traumatic brain injury. University of Toronto Press (Master of Science dissertation). Biscardi, M . & Colantonio, A. (2019). Sex and gender considerations for rehabilitation of older adults, in, Handbook of Rehabilitation in Older Adults, Springer Publications. Link: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030039158 Biscardi, M. & Smeh, D. (2008). A Million Messages, in, Preventing Neurotrauma: A Casebook of Evidence Based Practices. University of Toronto Press, Toronto, Ontario. #### Publications Biscardi, M. , Bayley, M., Thorple., K., Quaid., P., Colantonio, A., Mollayeva, T. (2026). The role of visual and vestibular disturbances in predicting 4-week recovery (The Toronto Concussion Study). Brain Injury (in revision). Biscardi, M. , Grossinger, Z., Colantonio, A., Bayley, M. Mollayeva, T. (2024). Efficacy of restitutive interventions for oculomotor deficits in adults with mild traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Brain Injury, March 3, p. 499-513. [https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2320163](https://doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2024.2320163) Biscardi, M. , Grossinger, Z., Colantonio, A., Bayley, M. Mollayeva, T. Oculomotor rehabilitation in mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review protocol. (2023). BMJOpen . Sep 15;[13](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072786)([9](https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072786)):e072786. [https://doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072786](https://doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-072786) Biscardi, M. , Cullen, N., Eistein, G., Colantonio, A. (2021) . Menopause, anti-Müllerian hormone and cognition in a cohort of women with persistent symptoms following TBI: a case for future research. Brain Injury, Jul 3;35(8):934-942. [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34096423](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34096423/) Haag, H., Biscardi, M., Smith, N., MacGregor, N., & Colantonio, A. (2019). Traumatic brain injury and intimate partner violence: Addressing knowledge and service gaps among indigenous populations in Canada. Brain Impairment, 20 (2), 197-210. doi:10.1017/BrImp.2019.16 Read here: [https://doi.org/10.1017/BrImp.2019.16](https://doi.org/10.1017/BrImp.2019.16) Xiong, C., Biscardi, M. , Nalder, E., Colantonio, A. (2019 ). Sex and gender differences in caregiving burden experienced by family caregivers of persons with dementia: A systematic review . BMJ. Xiong, C., Biscardi, M. , Nalder, E., Colantonio, A. (2018). Sex and gender differences in caregiving burden experienced by family caregivers ofpersons with dementia: a systematic review protocol. BMJ. Read here: [https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/8/e022779](https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/8/8/e022779) Cassidy, D. J., Cancelliere, C., Donovan, J., Stochkendahl, M.J., Biscardi, M ., Ammendolia, C. (2016). Factors affecting return to work after injury or illness: Best Evidence Synthesis of Systematic Reviews . Chiropractic and Manual Therapies. Read here: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5015229](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5015229/) McGilton, K.S., Lever, J., Mowat, K., Parnell, L., Perivolaris, A., Biscardi, M . (2007). Gerontological Care Approach: A Model for Dementia Care. Alzheimers Care Quarterly, 8 (2). McGilton, K.S., Wells, J., Davis, A., Rochon, E., Calabrese, S, Teare, G., Naglie, G & Biscardi, M. (2007). Rehabilitation of Patients with Dementia: Cognitive Symptoms that Interfere with Care. Topics in Geriatric Rehab, 23 (2). [http://www.sld.cu/galerias/pdf/sitios/rehabilitacion-adulto/rehabilitating_patients_with_dementia_ii.pdf](http://www.sld.cu/galerias/pdf/sitios/rehabilitacion-adulto/rehabilitating_patients_with_dementia_ii.pdf) #### Presentations and Reports Biscardi, M. , Grossinger, Z., Colantonio, A., Bayley, M. Mollayeva, T. (2023). Oculomotor rehabilitation in mild traumatic brain injury: A systematic review (preliminary findings). Canadian Concussion Network Symposium, April 21, 2023. Biscardi, M. (invited presenter), Cullen, N., Eistein, G., Colantonio, A. (2021) . Long-term reproductive health issues in women following traumatic brain injury. Ontario Brain Injury Association Conference, October 2021. Biscardi, M. , Cullen, N., Eistein, G., Colantonio, A. (2019) . Long-term reproductive health issues in women following traumatic brain injury. International Brain Injury Association Congress, March 2019. Biscardi, M. (invited presenter) [Cullen, N., Eistein, G., Colantonio, A.] (2019) . Long-term reproductive health issues in women following traumatic brain injury. University of Toronto, March 2019. Biscardi, M. , Cullen, N., Eistein, G., Colantonio, A. (2018) . Long-term reproductive health issues in women following traumatic brain injury. Brain Injury Association of Ontario, October 2018. Biscardi, M. , & Colantonio, A. (2018). Long term arthritis and musculoskeletal complaints following traumatic brain injury. Federal Interagency Conference on TBI, Washington, DC. Biscardi, M. , & Colantonio, A. (2017). Long term arthritis and musculoskeletal complaints following traumatic brain injury. American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dallas, TX. Cassidy, D. J., Cancelliere, C., Donovan, J., Stochkendahl, M.J., Biscardi, M ., Ammendolia, C. (2015) . Development of Return to WorkGuidelines for MTBI: Phase 1 (2015). Prepared for the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation. ### Melissa Biscardi Founder of Your easy-to-use app for concussion recovery, memory, concentration and more Personalized concussion care, backed by science and real-world experience. ###### CONTACT Connect With Me [melissa@concussionrehab.ca](mailto:melissa@concussionrehab.ca) [Book a Meeting](/contact) ###### Quick Links [About Melissa](/melissa) [Brainy Method](/brainy-method-overview) [Research Focus](/research-focus) [Publications](/publications) [Speaking](/speaking) Follow Melissa [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissabiscardi/) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/melissabiscardi/) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/@concussionrehab) ##### Book Melissa to Speak