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.

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.

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.

As part of our Complete Concussions program, we offer a full-suite of evidence-based 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

Pre-Season Testing

Multimodal pre-season testing (AKA Baseline Concussion Testing) is a series of

physical and cognitive tests that provide a pre-injury overview of healthy brain

function. In other words, we test your balance, your reaction time, your memory,

your visual tracking speed, and a whole bunch of other brain functions. This gives us

a map of how your brain functions when you are healthy.

If you sustain a concussion, we can use your pre-injury results to see not only where

the deficits are, but how much deficit exists. This can help us both with our

treatment strategy and with developing a better understanding of when you're brain

has recovered and you are safe to return to your sport.

It’s important to remember that not all baseline testing is created equal. The

Complete Concussions protocol is unique in that it combines the best evidence-

based tools available so that you are getting the most complete brain map available.

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.

Where a concussion hits, Concussion Tracker allows users to:

• Documentation, & Compliance Tools
• Concussion Policy Development
• Training for Coaches & Teachers
• Specialized Concussion Treatment Clinics
• Return to Learn, Work, Play Programs
• Concussion Testing
• Concussion Training for Medical Staff
• Concussion Resources

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