Concussion
Concussion Rehab Services We Offer:
- Evaluation/testing
- Vestibular therapy
- Cervical therapy
- Post-traumatic migraine treatment
- Graduated Return-to-Play protocol
- Sports-specific training/reconditioning
What is a Concussion?
Signs/Symptoms:
https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_symptoms.html
New Guidelines for Pediatric Concussion:
https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/PediatricmTBIGuideline.html
What to do if you think you have a concussion:
- Medical Assessment
Evaluation by medical professional trained in concussion management
- Rest
24-48 hours, depending on symptoms
- Symptom-Limited Activity
Easy walk, nothing that makes symptoms worse, or causes new symptoms to appear
- Light Exercise
Medium effort, light sweat, about 20 minutes
- Sport-Specific Activity
Agility drills, ball-handling, no contact, general conditioning; about 30 minutes
- Non-Contact Training
Resistance training, increased aerobic activity, complex sport skills, no contact; about 60 minutes
- Written Medical Clearance
To begin contact activities; start with limited contact first
- Full contact practice
Full practice, no restrictions. Should complete full contact practice before returning to competition
- Full return to competition
No restrictions
Citations:
McCrory P., et al BJSM 2017
Collins MW, et al Neurosurgery 2016
Valovich-McLeod, TC, etc al JAT 2017
More Resources:
Concussion Laws by State:
ImPACT Concussion Education:
State Interscholastic Athletics Associations:
National Athletic Trainers Assocation (NATA):
Center for Disease Control (CDC):
CA: CIF Concussion Return to Play Protocol (2024 update)
CA: CIF Concussion Return to Learn Protocol (2019 update)
Insurance Information
- Contact our Front Office team at the clinic closet to you for insurance information