Concussion Management
Concussion Management - All Clinic Locations
Concussions due to fall or injury during athletic participation are becoming increasingly more prevalent. Proper management is critical to ensure a safe return to activity. Often Time symptoms resolve within 72 hours and individuals are able to begin a 5-day progression to safely return to their previous activity level Sometimes, however, symptoms are longer lasting and require additional rehabilitation.
Concussion symptoms may include:
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Local High Schools where Taylor Therapy Athletic Training staff are providing coverage utilize the following system to manage the safe athletic participation for High School athletes:
- Brain Check (Waverly Clinic Only) pre-season assessment is utilized to establish an athletes baseline function
- SCAT 5 Assessment is used on site when a concussion occurs and daily as athlete recovers
- If a player is not cleared to begin the return to play progression within 24 hours of injury a comprehensive PT evaluation is recommended. This evaluation includes:
- Oculomotor Examination
- Vestibular Examination
- Balance Assessment
- Cervical Evaluation
- Supervised 5-day return to play progression with daily SCAT re-evaluation