Sam has continued her education participating in many concussion management courses.  Athletic Therapists serve an important role in managing concussions by providing immediate services to those who have sustained a concussion. Sam understands that Concussion symptoms present in a variety of ways .Each concussion sustained needs to be addressed according to its unique symptoms.  Majority of concussions typically resolve with in 7-10 days.  Symptoms that continue beyond this time frame mean that the individual requires professional assistance.

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Sam offers a full service concussion management program supporting baseline testing, post injury care, return-to-play preparation, education and prevention strategies.

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Post Injury Concussion Assessments and Treatments in the clinic include:

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Comprehensive Baseline Assessment including: 

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• Computerized neurocognitive testing (ImPACT® – the most widely used and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system) 

• Postural Stability/balance assessment 

• Screen of visual coordination skills

 

Post-injury Assesment and Injury Management: 

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• Injury education, home instruction, academic accommodations and resting strategies 

• Vestibular Ocular Reflex/Motion Sensitivity

• Occular Motor Screen

• Balance and proprioception training

• Manual therapy and physical rehabilitation for related MSK disorders 

 

 Supervised, Physical Exertion Testing: 

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• For a safe and gradual return-to-play

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 Concussion education seminars and resources for players, parents, trainers and coaches 

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• Team education seminars to educate Athletes, parents and coaches on recognizing a concussion and proper protocol  to follow post-concussion