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PLUM Book Review and Implications Blog
When you’re not a regular book reader, in fact when you find it a bit of a ‘chore’, it can take an exceptional book to grab (and hold) your attention. PLUM, by the multi-talented author and actor,...
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
The most common form of vertigo is a condition called Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV). It causes short episodes of dizziness after moving your head in certain positions. Although the...
How A Single Concussion Changed My Life
Audio format: One moment I was driving on my scooter happily back home and the next moment I know I was on the floor disorientated about what had just happened. My entire world has changed in just a...
Headaches Following a Concussion
For many people, the after-effects of a concussion are severe and life-altering. Symptoms may vary for each individual but will likely include headache, dizziness, light sensitivity and sleep...
PPCS: Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms
What is Concussion and PPCS? Concussion is defined as a mild to moderate traumatic brain injury, caused by an acceleration/deceleration of the head, which has an impact on the way the nerves in...
Concussion Holiday Tips
The Summer Holidays are always such a special time to relax & rejuvenate, however for Concussion survivors it can be a challenging time. Our Concussion Practitioners have put together some great...
How long will my concussion last?
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...
Top 10: Fact or Fiction?
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...
Should my team be doing baseline testing?
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...
Dizziness & Vertigo
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...
CTE – Long term effects of concussions on the brain
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...
We are a CCMI Registered Practice
Sydney Concussion Centre is proud to be part of the Complete Concussion Managements Inc (CCMI) network. Our practitioners are CCMI registered practitioners which is a result of 50+ hours of post-university training, including a competency-based exam.
