Concussion Services
Concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury and therefore should be taken seriously and assessed and treated by health care professionals with experience in concussion management.
Concussion may be caused by a direct blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere in the body with an impulsive force transmitted to the head. This could include a fall, head trauma (eg. punch or collision), motor vehicle accident etc. Concussion can affect anyone, at any age (not just athletes). It can occur with or without a loss of consciousness. Structural brain scans (eg. CT or MRI) are typically normal because the symptoms result from damage at a cellular level and this affects the brains ability to function.
Want to know more about the latest international concussion statement?
Missed our free concussion webinars in July 2023?
Webinar 1: Friday 14th July 1-1.45pm - 6th Concussion consensus statement - key learnings for kids and adolescents
Webinar 2: Monday 17th July 12.45-1.30pm - Concussion updates for AFL clubs - improving detection and recovery
Symptoms of Concussion
A range of physical and cognitive changes can occur after a concussion such as:
Headache
Dizziness
Light or noise sensitivity
Emotional problems
Concentration problems
Nausea or vomiting
Balance problems
Fatigue
Neck pain
Anxiety
Drowsiness
Visual changes
Sleep disturbance
Feeling “foggy”
Memory problems
If you know or suspect that you have experienced a concussion, it is important to be assessed by a healthcare professional with specific concussion knowledge.
Why see a Neuro Physio
for Concussion?
Concussion is a brain injury, and our knowledge of the brain and central nervous system is outstanding.
We specialise in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of the vestibular, visual and sensorimotor effects of concussion. We screen for cognitive issues and will refer on as appropriate.
We have high quality diagnostic and therapy equipment to complete all relevant physical concussion assessments, including oculomotor assessment with infrared goggles, Buffalo treadmill testing, Black Hawk testing and more.
We know that optimal concussion management requires a team approach and we have forged strong links with local professionals in the field.
Above all, we educate, we empower and we provide progressive, evidence-based rehabilitation using current concussion guidelines. This will enable you to get back to work, back to school, back to sport and back to your life.