Sage Health Chiropractic is a proud clinic of the Complete Concussion Management Inc.™ (CCMI) Partnership Program - a network of clinics around the world offering evidence-based concussion care.
We collaborate with primary care physicians to co-manage concussions, helping patients and athletes safely return to learn, work and play.
We collaborate with primary care physicians to co-manage concussions, helping patients and athletes safely return to learn, work and play.
What is a Concussion?
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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. |
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Concussion Treatment
Our approach is individualised for you, based on your clinical assessment. Education for both short-term management as well a return to work/school/sport/hobbies plan, is an integral and continuous part of concussion management. Treatment includes:
- Chiropractic Care, Soft Tissue Release, Dry Needling
- Exertional testing for return-to-sport readiness and sub-symptom threshold exercise programs for persistent symptoms
- Visual & Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Balance, reaction time, visual processing, and neurocognitive testing
- Dietary Recommendations
- Educational resources
During the early stage following injury, a period of relative symptom limited physical and cognitive rest is recommended. Research suggests 24 to 48 hours, however, these decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. Following a short period of rest, the International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (2016) recommends a gradual increase in mental and physical activity by a licensed healthcare practitioner trained in concussion management.
