How long will my concussion last?

by | Nov 8, 2021 | Blog

Concussion symptoms can be confusing. They don’t always show up at expected times, they can come and go, and sometimes they do not go away without extra therapy. For some people, concussion symptoms can be mild, lasting just minutes; for other people, symptoms can...

Top 10: Fact or Fiction?

by | Oct 18, 2021 | Blog

For a concussion to occur, you need to lose consciousness. In fact, only 10% of all concussions lead to a loss of consciousness. So… it is definitely not necessary to lose consciousness to experience a concussion. How do you know if you have a concussion? Rule of...

Should my team be doing baseline testing?

by | Sep 16, 2021 | Blog

Concussion is a functional injury. Scans, such as brain MRIs, are unable to diagnose or confirm recovery from concussion. It is similar to being hungry or sleepy – a scan won’t be able to pick it up but you know it is there.  A multimodal battery of functional...

Dizziness & Vertigo

by | Aug 30, 2021 | Blog

Dizziness and Vertigo are amongst the top complaints from somebody suffering from a concussion. They can often bring debilitating symptoms for anyone who experiences them. Although these symptoms often resolve, they may also linger or stay put.  One of the...

CTE – Long term effects of concussions on the brain

by | Jul 19, 2021 | Blog

There is a good chance you have heard of sports-related concussion and the effects of CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). The movie “Concussion” involves Dr Omalu, a forensic pathologist, who discovers severe neurotrauma in the brains of former NFL athletes and...