In 2022, Pro Sports Medicine became one of the first UK clinics to become part of the Complete Concussion Management (CCMI) Partnership Programme – a network of clinics around the world offering evidence-based concussion care.
Our senior practitioners Dr Daniel Vaughan and Physiotherapist Dan Jones have undergone extensive training in concussion management, allowing them to implement strategies to ensure a full and safe recovery.
Our team have the ability to:
- Perform a complete battery of baseline testing (pre-concussion screening)
- Carry out a full and comprehensive concussion assessment
- Implement safe and effective treatment strategies to aid in a safe return to work / learning / sport
- Talk with local clubs, schools and organisations about concussions
We will work with your family, school, workplace, doctor and coaches to implement a gradual, progressive return to work / learning and return to play. Research has proven that working together as a team, under expert guidance, is the best way to achieve a more complete recovery.
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury caused by 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 loss of consciousness, headache, pressure in the head, neck pain, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, or balance problems, among others.
Concussion Management & Treatment
For the best outcomes, concussion treatment needs a multifaceted approach. Some of the strategies we employ to achieve this are:
- Exertional testing to assess return to play readiness.
- Sub-symptom threshold exercise programs for persistent symptoms.
- Assessment and treatment of the neck (cervical spine), metabolic issues, vestibular and oculomotor impairments.
- Balance, reaction time, visual processing and neurocognitive testing.
- Provide educational resources, including a Concussion Tracker app, to help you understand what is going on and why. Find out more about and download the Concussion Tracker App here – https://completeconcussions.com/resources/concussion-tracker-app/