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.
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.
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.