What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull
following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. The impact causes a biochemical
imbalance within the brain cells, resulting in decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within the
brain. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness. headache, pressure in the head, neck pain, nausea or
vomiting, dizziness, or balance problems, among others.
Concussion treatment
In conjunction with CCMI, we offer concussion treatment services & strategies including:
- Exertional testing for return-to-sport readiness and sub-symptom threshold exercise programs for persistent symptoms
- Vestibular, oculomotor, and cervical spine rehabilitation
- Balance, reaction time. visual processing. and neurocognitive testing (pre-season baseline and/or post-injury/return to sport testing)
- Educational resources
- We can travel to your team for groups of 15 or more participants
During the early stage following injury, a period of relative symptom limited physical and cognitive rest is recommended. Research suggests 24 to 48 hours, however, these decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Following a short period of rest, the International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (2016)
recommends a gradual increase in mental and physical activity by a licensed healthcare practitioner trained in
concussion management.