Concussion Screening
The Diagnosis & Treatment of Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury
The Diagnosis & Treatment of Concussion & Traumatic Brain Injury
Recent studies have proven the importance of correctly diagnosing concussions and protecting children and adults from the effects of a head injury, in the future and immediately following the incident.
Adult Concussion Screening
Our providers specialize in treating concussion patients.
There are some common physical, mental, and emotional symptoms a person may display following a concussion.
Common Symptoms of Concussion
- Loss of consciousness
- Headache or head pressure
- Confusion or mental fogginess
- Forgetfulness of events following injury
- Forgetfulness of events prior to the injury
- Dizziness or seeing stars
- Nausea or vomiting
- Ringing in the ears
- Slurred speech
- Fatigue, Sadness, or Irritability
- Concentration problems
- Memory problems
- Sensitivity to light
- Sensitivity to noise
- Sleep problems
- Changes in taste or smell
- Unsteady balance
- Vision changes
- Seizure(s)
- Behavior or personality change
If you or your loved one has lingering effects from a past event, our post-concussion clinic and cognitive rehabilitation therapy can help achieve the highest levels of independence through memory training and life skills strategies sessions.
Youth Concussion Screening
It can be scary when your young one experiences a concussion. The rise of intensity in youth sports puts children at more risk, at a younger age. However, simple accidents occur and cause concussion just as frequently.
Besides the typical symptoms, children can display other behaviors that could indicate a concussion.
There can be immediate physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, including foggy thinking and tearfulness.
These symptoms generally resolve quickly, within a few hours to within a few weeks, but for a small percentage, these symptoms persist. It is important to identify symptoms so that interventions can be established immediately.
Post-concussion screenings are available after an event has occurred, and our providers will work closely with your doctor in determining a safe and appropriate time for return to work or play clearance.
