Concussion

Concussion


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Concussion Assessment and Treatment

 

As specialists in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) this also includes concussion (mTBI).

Physiocare Rehab provides assessment of both acute and persistent  concussion


   Concussion Assessment (Acute)  - What is included?

 

 ·       Comprehensive multimodal face to face assessment

·       Validated symptom score assessment

·       Neurological screening which includes as indicated:-

·       Cranial nerve assessment

·       Reflexes

·       Power and sensation

·       Reaction times

·       Balance

·       Vestibulo-ocular motor screen

·       Autonomic nervous system

·       Cervical spine (neck)

·       Neuroflex ocular motor assessment

·       Recommendations for onward referrals as indicated

·       Comprehensive report which includes analysis of data and initial management plan and advice. 

·       Travel costs are additional


Persistent Concussion Symptoms (PCS) - What is included?

 

 

·       Comprehensive multimodal face to face assessment of the causes of ongoing symptoms PCS

·       Autonomic nervous system assessment

·       Cervical spine assessment

·       Vestibular and visual function assessment

·       Neuroflex ocular motor function assessment

·       Videonystagmography assessment for positional vertigo if indicated

·       Recommendations for onward referrals as indicated

·       Comprehensive report which includes analysis of data and initial management plan


  Concussion Education

 

  If you are interested in any education or training regarding concussion, get in touch to discuss the different options we are able to provide.


As the Educational Lead (UK) for Your Brain Health I deliver the face to face Concussion Practical Workshops, a one day course for therapists working with concussed clients, who want to improve their treatment skills.  CPD events can also be booked, to cover specific skills that your therapists may want to improve.  You can find out about any UK course dates here https://yourbrainhealth.io/courses/concussion-practical-skills-workshop/ or get in touch if you want to host either a full day or CPD session.





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