Concussion

Multiple Kids Physio Group locations are officially Complete Concussions™-certified. If your child has sustained a potential concussion, please book a Post Concussion Initial Assessment. Can’t find anything in the next 48 hours? Please give us a call, so we can try to fit you in. It’s important that we provide education and begin treatment as quickly as possible. Although we recommend a baseline test, we can still provide treatment without one.

If you are interested in having your child baseline tested, please book a Concussion Baseline Test at any of our clinics.

Concussions have become the focus for both professional and amateur athletes around the world, and Kids Physio Group will continue to be at the forefront of concussion diagnosis, management, and rehabilitation with this collaboration. We utilize a comprehensive, multi-modal approach to concussions, based on current advances in concussion research.

What is a Concussion?

A concussion can be simply defined as a disruption in neurological functioning following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. This causes a biochemical imbalance within brain cells as well as decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within the brain.

Following a suspected concussion, a player should be immediately removed from play, assessed, and placed on complete rest in order to recover from the energy deficit. Studies have shown that any activity, both mental and physical, in the immediate days following concussion can delay the process of recovery and should be avoided until the athlete is completely symptom-free. We recommend seeing a Complete Concussions-certified practitioner (like one of our physiotherapists) as soon as possible following a suspected concussion to be provided with a personalized plan for return to school and play!

What is Baseline Testing?

The biggest concern surrounding concussions comes from the energy deficit that occurs in the brain following injury. When the brain is in this low energy state, it has been well established that the brain is extremely vulnerable to additional trauma, where even smaller impacts can lead to another concussion; and these second concussions can cause severe brain injuries with potentially permanent or fatal outcomes.

The problem is that symptoms (meaning how someone feels) do not coincide with brain recovery. The only way to know when the brain has fully recovered and is out of this “vulnerable period” is to compare current brain function to when the individual was healthy; this is what is known as a “baseline test”.

A baseline test is a battery of tests that measures every area of brain function that could potentially become affected following a concussion (you need more than computer tests!). The reason that the test is termed a “baseline” is due to it is being done BEFORE the athlete gets injured. In order to know when an athlete has fully recovered, we first have to know where they were when they were healthy. Without having this information, there is no way to truly know when an athlete has fully recovered and is safe to return to their sport.

Complete Concussions^™

Complete Concussions^™  is a concussion research company that educates healthcare practitioners on cutting-edge concussion therapies and management strategies based on the most current medical research so that they may provide the highest quality of concussion treatment and follow-up.

Certified Complete Concussions^™ practitioners are continuously updated on current research and treatments in order to manage these injuries properly and safely to ensure adequate recovery, thereby limiting the risk of further injury and long-term brain damage.

Services

• Comprehensive baseline testing
• Post-injury diagnosis and injury management
• Concussion rehabilitation for Post-Concussion Syndrome
• Coach & trainer education and certification programs (online)
• Concussion Tracker Smartphone application

The Complete Concussions Network

Complete Concussions™ is the largest network of specialized concussion clinics in all of Canada. Athletes tested through our program can have preferential access to any Complete Concussions-certified clinic across the country. All of these clinics have received the same training, are conducting the same tests, and use the exact same equipment. This means that if you are baseline tested in your town and you are out of town for a tournament and you get a possible concussion, you can walk into that clinic and be tested and compared against YOUR OWN baseline!

Concussion Tracker Smartphone App

Athletes and concussed patients can now log in to view their baseline test results as well as
receive rehabilitation exercises, diet plans, and other recovery tips to help them along the way. The app also allows the injured patient (or their parents) to have around-the-clock communication with the treating clinician as well as provide an update on their symptoms and progress every single day… all from your phone!

Visit www.completeconcussions.com/clinical-services/concussion-tracker
Please visit www.completeconcussions.com for more information on this amazing program!