Advanced Concussion Assessment and Guided Recovery.
Recover safely and confidently with specialist, evidence-based concussion treatment.
A personalised home based program with on going reviews and over sight to manage progress.
On line consultations are available to join from anywhere in NZ or afar.
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Total Concussion Clinic is proud to offer the Complete Concussions Program at our clinic.
As a certified Complete Concussions clinic we provide a full evidence-based concussion management program including everything from pre-season baseline testing to concussion diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, helping our patients and athletes safely return to learn, work and play.
What Is a Concussion?
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.
To further understand what a concussion is, watch this short video clip https://youtu.be/R5dtOR7UEz
For a more deeper understanding watch this second video (12 min) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ovsrFSUkez9p-F2qub1JxTY66PwZmlZZ/view?usp=sharing
Concussion Treatment
Following a concussion injury, it is recommended that you seek the care of a healthcare professional with training and experience in concussion as soon as possible. In fact, recent studies have concluded that one of the best predictors of concussion recovery was how fast you were assessed at a concussion clinic.
The earlier you seek quality concussion care, the better your recovery will be.
Generally, a period of relative "symptom-limited" physical and cognitive rest is recommended for the first 24-48 hours after injury. After this rest period, a gradual increase in mental and physical activity is recommended. For optimal recovery, this process should be directed and supervised by a licensed healthcare practitioner trained in concussion management.
If symptoms of a concussion are still present after 7 to 10 days, an individualized treatment and rehabilitation program should be initiated.
The scientific evidence indicates that concussion is best treated with early application of specific cardio exercise programs, rehabilitation for the visual and vestibular systems, treatment aimed at the neck and associated whiplash, dietary and supplement recommendations, as well as patient education.
Evidence-Based Concussion Treatment Services
As part of our Complete Concussions program, we offer a full-suite of evidence-based concussion treatment services & strategies including:
Balance Rehab
Integrated Manual Therapy
Nutritional Interventions
Exercise Rehab
Vision Rehab
Return to School, Work & Sport
Cognitive Testing
Pre-Season Testing
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 your 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.
Concussion Tracker Smartphone Application
The Concussion Tracker smartphone app supports safer return-to-sport decisions for young athletes and helps with your concussion care overall. The app captures and shares an athletes' concussion status in real time and allows concussed patients to interact with their care provider and provide regular symptom updates and clinical check-ins.
Where a concussion hits, Concussion Tracker allows users to:
Perform neurocognitive assessments and compare to baseline
Report and track concussions
Conduct sideline assessments
Ensure seamless communication
Record athlete's recovery status and timeline
Scan and share medical documents
Track daily symptoms for recovery progress
Store and view pre-season baseline concussion test results
Enquire for more details or download for free
Complete Concussions Programs for Sports Clubs
Complete Concussions is the largest concussion program in the world. They provide concussion solutions both big andsmall for sports clubs and schools of all levels from grassroots/community level to professional.
Documentation & Compliance Tools
Concussion Policy Development
Training for Coaches & Teachers
Specialized Concussion Treatment Clinics
Return to Learn, Work, Play Programs
Concussion Testing
Concussion Training for Medical Staff
Concussion Resources
Testimonials
"I can't thank the clinic enough. I was in so much pain I couldn't even get out of the car. Dr Chad was incredible not just with my treatment, but with his genuine care and support. He always checked in on me, even outside of appointments, and gave me advice that made a real difference at a really low point in my life."
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Contact Us to Start Your Concussion Recovery Today!
If you're living with symptoms after a concussion there's hope. And you don't have to do it alone. We're here to help your brain heal and get you back to life.