CERTIFIED CONCUSSION CLINIC

Whittlesea Physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates is a member of the Complete Concussion Management Inc. (CCMI) Partnership Program – a network of clinics around the world offering evidence-based concussion care. From initial pre-season baseline testing to concussion treatment and rehabilitation, as partnered CCMI practitioners, we collaborate with GPs to co-manage concussions, helping clients and athletes safely return to learn, work and play.

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.

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.

Our concussion treatment services & strategies include:

• Exertional testing for return-to-sport readiness and sub-symptom threshold exercise programs for persistent symptoms
• Vestibular, oculomotor, and cervical spine rehabilitation
• Balance, reaction time, visual processing, and neurocognitive testing (pre-season baseline and/or post-injury/return to sport testing)
• Educational resources

PRESEASON BASELINE TESTING

Pre-season Baseline testing is a comprehensive 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 range 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 your brain has recovered and you are safe to return to your sport.

Resolution of symptoms following concussion is a poor indicator of brain recovery and the consequences of a subsequent concussion before full recovery can result in more severe brain injury with potential permanent or fatal outcomes. At the very least recovery times will significantly lengthen.
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 APP

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.

Download the Concussion Tracker app for free today on the App Store and Google Play!

COMPLETE CONCUSSION 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.

• 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

To see if Complete Concussions is a fit for your sports organisation or school contact us via email [email protected]. Click this link for concussion management solutions for sports organisation or community group.

Contact us to start your concussion recovery today! Call us on 03 9716 2250 or email [email protected]