The Tecumseh Physiotherapy is a proud partner of the Complete Concussion Management Inc., a network of clinics around the world offering the most up-to-date, evidence based concussion care.
From pre-season baseline testing to post-injury treatment and rehabilitation, we collaborate with primary care providers to co-manage concussions, helping patients and athletes return to learn, work, and play.
What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury caused by the acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull following a significant impact to the head, or elsewhere on the body. The impact causes a biochemical imbalance within the brain cells resulting in decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within the brain. Symptoms may include but are not limited to:
- Loss of consciousness
- Headaches
- A feeling of pressure in the head
- Neck pain
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Balance problems
For a more in-depth understanding of what a concussion is, watch this video from Dr. Cameron Marshall (@Concussion_Doc)!
Concussion Treatment
In conjunction with CCMI, we offer concussion treatment services and strategies including:
- Exertional testing to determine return-to-sport readiness and sub-symptom threshold exercise programs for persistent symptoms.
- Vestibular, oculomotor, and cervical spine rehabilitation.
- Acupuncture and dry needling.
- Hands on, manual therapy.
- Balance, reaction time, visual processing and neurocognitive testing.
- Educational resources.
During the early stages following injury, a period of relative symptom-limited physical and cognitive rest is recommended. Research suggests 24 to 48 hours however; case by case it may vary. Following a short period of rest, the International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (2016) recommends a gradual increase in mental and physical activity supervised by a licensed healthcare practitioner who is trained in concussion management.
CCMI Treatment Overview
Pre-season Baseline Testing
Multimodal, pre-season testing is a series of physical and cognitive tests that provide a pre-injury overview of your healthy brain function. These tests offer healthcare practitioners an objective benchmark on which they can compare post-injury test results. Concussion symptoms often disappear days to weeks before the brain has recovered; having baseline information can help your practitioner make safer return-to-work/play decisions.
Not all baseline testing is created equal: however, CCMI has selected the best, evidence-based tools available to provide you with comprehensive, multimodal, proven, baseline testing. Contact us to learn more about baseline testing to see if it’s right for you!
CCMI Concussion Tracker Smartphone Application
The CCMI Concussion Tracker smartphone app supports safer return-to-sport decisions for young athletes. The app captures and shares an athlete’s concussion status in real-time.
When a concussion hits, the Concussion Tracker app enables an athlete’s care providers to:
- Report and track a concussion
- Conduct sideline assessments
- Ensure seamless communication
- Record an athlete’s recovery status and timeline
- Scan and share medical documents
- Track daily symptoms for recovery progress
- Store and view pre-season concussion test results
Download the Concussion Tracker app for free on the App Store and Google Play store today!
CCMI Free Education Resources
When it comes to concussions, knowledge is key – CCMI’s free, educational resources will help you to increase your concussion management awareness. Download your free resources today at:
https://completeconcussions.com/resources/educationalresources/
Downloads available include:
- Concussion handbook
- Concussion code of conduct
- Implementation guide
- Educational infographics
- Concussion FAQ’s
Contact us to start your concussion recovery today!
About Complete Concussion Management Inc.
CCMI is a global concussion research and clinical management network with 300+ clinic locations that provide concussion testing, management, and treatment services across five countries. Through evidence-based training programs and integrated healthcare technologies, CCMI empowers multidisciplinary teams to provide standardized care to those impacted by concussions. CCMI serves to improve the collective understanding of the prevention, management, and prognosis of concussion all while providing accessible, patient-centric care based on the latest scientific and medical research.
For more information, visit www.completeconcussions.com.