A concussion is a traumatic brain injury with altered brain function. It may be caused by a direct or indirect blow to the head or by the head striking something else such as the ground or a bony hip. A concussion can occur whether or not a person is “knocked out”.
A concussion typically causes the rapid onset of impaired brain function that mostly resolves spontaneously with time.
However, occasionally there can be a more significant or longer lasting problem, and it is important that the symptoms from every concussion be monitored by team medics and doctors who understand concussion management protocol.
When you suffer a concussion, you may have the following brain function fall-out:
We offer medical screening, basic neurocognitive and advanced Neuro Cervico-vestibular baseline testing for all levels and ages of contact sport players.
Baseline Concussion tests need to be done on an annual basis before contact sport training starts to account for changes in physical & cognitive maturity & development. Therefore, the baseline test of the previous year can’t be used to compare post injury tests.
Advanced Neuro-Cervico-Vestibular baseline test is only recommended for previously complicated concussions and people with eye abnormalities such as astigmatism.
The baseline test fee structure is a once off cost and it includes the initial test and post injury testing, but it does not include the consultation of the general practitioner (GP) or Physiotherapist.
It is advised that all students who participate in the following sports, take advantage of this offer and do the baseline test before their season commence: rugby, soccer, hockey, horse riding & cycling.
(Please note, should a child not have a baseline test on file with LowMed – a post injury test will cost substantially more. In some cases, a child may need as many as 3 or more post injury assessments before being cleared to return to play, which are invoiced individually per appointment/test.)
Testing will be done at Harry Wiltshire Biokineticists
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Medical management, post concussion testing, Neuro Cervico-vestibular rehabilitation, Gradual Return to Sport or Work rehabilitation and medical clearance after concussion.
All athletes will need to be seen by a medical doctor immediately after a concussion and cleared by a doctor before returning to sport.
Advanced Neuro-Cervico-Vestibular testing and post-concussion rehabilitation is done at Francios Theron Physiotherapists.
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