BASELINE TESTING

Multimodal pre-season testing (AKA Baseline Concussion Testing) is a 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 whole bunch 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 you're brain

has recovered and you are safe to return to your sport.


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.

Most youth sport and school programs tend depend on neurocognitive testing through web based tests as a baseline test. Research has shown this to be an inadequate tool by itself. As you can see, it is only one of several parts that our comprehensive baseline test incorporates:


  • Symptom scoring
  • Full medical history
  • Orientation testing
  • Auditory memory
  • Concentration
  • Visual tracking and processing speed
  • Balance testing
  • Computerized posturography
  • Reaction time
  • Delayed recall
  • Neurocognitive testing

TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION

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.


If symptoms of a concussion are still present after 7 to 10 days, an individualized treatment and rehabilitation program should be initiated.


The scientific evidence indicates that concussion is best treated with early application of specific cardio exercise programs, rehabilitation for the visual and vestibular systems, treatment aimed at the neck and associated whiplash, dietary and supplement recommendations, as well as patient education.

As part of our Complete Concussions program, we offer a full-suite of evidence- based concussion treatment services & strategies including:

A set of icons for balance rehab vision rehab pre-season testing and nutritional interventions
A set of four icons including exercise rehab , cognitive testing , integrated manual therapy and return to school , work and sport

SPORT AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS

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 organization or school, please check out their package options here.

PERSONAL INJURY

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