Concussion 101
Certified in
Concussion
Management
NeuroWorks Wellness Center is a certified concussion management clinic.
As a certified Complete Concussions location we provide a full evidence-based concussion management program including everything from pre-season baseline testing for athletes to concussion treatment and rehabilitation for those injured, helping our patients safely return to learn, work and play.
SEEK
If you are experiencing signs of an emergency, seek immediate medical attention.
SCREENS
Avoid screens for 48 hours to limit visual stimulus into your brain.
EAT & DRINK
Eat healthy meats, vegetables, and fruit, while limiting sugar. Stay hydrated
REST
Get adequate sleep but do not avoid movement and light work.
The first 48 hours
Concussion is a neurometabolic injury...
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.
Concussions can occur during sport, at work, or due to any major accident. Seek care from a certified concussion professional within 7-10 days of injury.
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evidence-based care
We offer an array of concussion care based on the latest research.
Chiropractic Care
The cervical spine stability is crucial for recovery.
Cognitive Testing
Focus, memory, and recall are key indicators of recovery.
Balance Rehab
The eyes, ears, and neck play a role in balance.
Exercise Rehab
Tolerance to exercise is a direct result of regulation.
Nutritional Therapy
Food and supplements are used in recovery.
Vision Rehab
Visual input may determine the course of your care.
Neuroworks
4-week care
cycle
At our clinic, we utilize 4-week care cycles for active concussions. Research suggests that it takes 30 days to recover from an acute concussion. We have created specific protocols to help you reach full recovery, and we tract your progress every step of the way.
Pre-Season
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.