Concussion Clinic Barrie ON
What is a concussion?
A concussion can be simply defined as a disruption in neurological functioning following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. Concussions most often occur as a result of a collision in sport, a motor vehicle accident, or a fall. This causes a biochemical imbalance within brain cells as well as decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within the brain.
Common concussion symptoms:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Difficulty concentrating or remembering things
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Irritability or mood swings
- Sleep disturbances
- Balance problems
- Vision disturbances
- Nausea or vomiting
What is baseline testing?
Baseline testing is the practice of having an individual (especially an athlete) complete a variety of concussion assessment tools before participating in their sport.
This usually occurs before the start of a season in order to get baseline or “pre-injury” measurements. In the event of a suspected concussion, assessment is done again and these post-injury measurements are compared to the baseline measurements.
The goal of this testing is to identify cognitive differences in the athlete before and after the injury.
How we can help:
- Treatment/management involves:
- Comprehensive concussion & neurological assessment
- Return-to-learn and return-to-work programs
- Co-management through stepwise return-to-sport stages according to best practices and worldwide consensus statements, including multistage physical exertion testing
- Neurocognitive, vestibular, balance and visual assessments & therapy
- Concussion rehabilitation for chronic symptoms (Post-Concussion Syndrome)
- Including manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, and/or exercise rehabilitation
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