Concussion Care

Brain injuries are like snowflakes and fingerprints. NO two are the same.
- Wendy Renzulla

What is a CONCUSSION??

A concussion is a brain injury caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. The impact causes dysfunction within brain cells and decreased blood flow, resulting in temporary deficits in brain function.

Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, headache, pressure in the head, neck pain, nausea or vomiting, cognitive problems, dizziness, or balance problems, among others.

To further understand what a concussion is, watch this video for a deeper explanation from Dr. Cameron Marshall (@Concussion_Doc)!

CONCUSSION TREATMENT

Following a concussion injury, it is recommended that you seek the care of a healthcare professional with training and experience in concussion as soon as possible. In fact, recent studies have concluded that one of the best predictors of concussion recovery was how fast you were assessed at a concussion clinic.

The earlier you seek quality concussion care, the better your recovery will be.

CONCUSSION CARE

Generally, a period of relative “symptom-limited” physical and cognitive rest is recommended for the first 24-48 hours after injury. After this rest period, a gradual increase in mental and physical activity is recommended. For optimal recovery, this process should be directed and supervised by a licensed healthcare practitioner trained in concussion management.

Concussion Exercise Science

If symptoms of a concussion are still present after 7 to 10 days, an individualized treatment and rehabilitation program should be initiated.

The scientific evidence indicates that concussion is best treated with early application of specific cardio exercise programs, rehabilitation for the visual and vestibular systems, treatment aimed at the neck and associated whiplash, dietary and supplement recommendations, as well as patient education.

Concussion Rehabilitation

As part of our Complete Concussions™ program at Physio FX , we offer a full-suite of evidencebased concussion treatment services & strategies including:

Balance Rehab
Nutritional interventions
Vision Rehab
Cognitive Testing
Integrated Manual Therapy
Exercise Rehab
Return to School, Work and Sport
Pre-season Testing
Educational resources

CONCUSSION TRACKER SMARTPHONE APPLICATION

The Concussion Tracker smartphone app supports safer return-to-sport decisions for young athletes and helps with your concussion care overall. The app captures and shares an athletes’ concussion status in real time and allows concussed patients to interact with their care provider and provide regular symptom updates and clinical check-ins.

Where a concussion hits, Concussion Tracker allows users to:

Perform neurocognitive assessments and compare to baseline
Report and track concussions
Conduct sideline assessments
Ensure seamless communication

Record athlete’s recovery status and timeline
Scan and share medical documents
Track daily symptoms for recovery progress
Store and view pre-season baseline concussion test results

Download the Concussion Tracker app for free today on the App Store and Google Play!

COMPLETE CONCUSSIONS PROGRAMS FOR SPORTS CLUBS

Complete Concussions is the largest concussion program in the world. They provide concussion solutions both big and small for sports clubs and schools of all levels from grassroots/community level to professional.