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.
At Neuro Physio Geelong, we provide expert, early intervention concussion rehabilitation with multi-disciplinary input combining physiotherapy and exercise physiology. We have close connections with local neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and neuro-optometrists to ensure timely, collaborative, streamlined care.
Funding Details
We manage concussion injuries with various funding bodies as well as privately paying clients.
TAC clients are bulk-billed.
WorkSafe clients are charged a gap fee.
Please click the links for details regarding private fees and WorkSafe gap fees.
We offer FREE baseline screening assessments for athletes with a history of concussion
You are eligible for a free 20-min assessment if:
You are at least 12 years old
You are currently competing in contact sport of high-risk activities (includes football, rugby, soccer, basketball, surfing, martial arts etc)
You have had a concussion in the past 12 months OR you have a history of multiple concussions with the most recent occurring in the past 3 years
You are NOT currently experiencing concussion-related symptoms
To book an appointment or ask questions about your eligibility, call us on 03 4207 0279 or submit an enquiry here.