Concussion Assessment

What is a Concussion?

Our Physio team at Frenchs Forest and Macquarie Park are trained at assessing and treating concussion injuries.
If an individual has had a blow to the head then the individual is likely to have symptoms such as dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, concentration problems and much more.
Many people believe a concussion causes the brain to shake inside the skull. However this is in fact wrong, as a concussion results in millions of nerves to fire all at the same time and this can be too much for the brain to handle.

Why is important to treat a concussion?

In humans, our peak energy low is 5 days after concussion and full recovery takes 2-4 weeks before our ATP levels are restored to normal.

During this recovery period the brain is vulnerable and another injury during this time can acquire cumulative effects, resulting in further damage to brain and leading to cell death.

What is involved in the WiSE Physio Concussion Program?

Day 0 – Diagnosis in clinic

Information pack supplied* (concussion facts, sleep, diet, return to work/play/school recommendations)
Assessment of muscular, vestibular and visual treatment with exercises given
Letter to GP/school/employer outlining restrictions

Day 5 – 2nd Appointment

Re-assessment and treatment
Graded Exertion test on stationary bike to test concussion symptoms under cardiovascular exertion
If pass and not an athlete → discharge with info

Day 8 – Third Appointment