Concussion is a common injury among active adults participating in organized sports, recreational activities, or ordinary accidents. Any adult who has sustained a concussion should be treated and evaluated by a neuropsychologist as soon as possible. Cognitive and physical rest are recommended to allow symptoms to resolve. Cognitive rest may require temporary work absence and/or a modified work load. A return to work protocol can be enacted in accordance with CDC guidelines to help companies adjust to new impairments. After symptoms have completely resolved at rest and a full return to work is achieved, the patient can progress through a medically supervised, stepwise exertion protocol to return to learn/play.
- Concussion evaluation includes clinical interview, cognitive testing, balance testing, and full report. This report can be used to obtain academic and sports related accommodations until symptoms have resolved. This report will follow guidelines outlined by the CDC. A full return to learn and return to play protocol will be provided.
- A Concussion evaluation can be done preceding injury through baseline testing. Baseline testing will provide data on a patient’s functioning prior to sustaining any injury. This will be useful in determining the impact of future concussions or any acquired brain injury.
- A concussion evaluation is necessary to determine whether there are any cognitive or emotional symptoms which need to be addressed so that normal development is not impacted. Family members/co-workers may notice changes in behavior and emotional stability post- concussion, which needs to be addressed through evaluation and treatment from a neuropsychologist.