Concussion Post-Injury Assessment & Treatment

Return to the Field with Comprehensive Post-Injury Concussion Therapy

While most people associate sports injuries with broken bones and sprains, head injuries that lead to concussions are, in fact, among the most common sports-related injuries. Often caused by a bump or jolt to the head, concussions can result in a range of clinical and cognitive symptoms, including confusion, forgetfulness, sensitivity to light or noise, blurry or double vision, and more.

While a concussion does not often present itself with the severe warning signs that require immediate medical care, if a patient has recently sustained a head injury or is experiencing any of the above symptoms, it is recommended to call 911 or see the nearest emergency room for immediate assessment. As a part of post-injury concussion therapy, healthcare professionals conduct tests and use imaging to determine the severity and arrive at a treatment plan.

The post-concussion assessment phase includes:

• Neurocognitive, vestibulo-ocular, and physical re-assessment.
• Baseline comparison analysis.
• EYE-SYNC Test
• WITTY SEM protocols for physical reaction time
• SCAT3 and Child-SCAT3
• King Devick Test
• School and home recommendations prescription based on a customized approach.
• Collaboration with primary care physician, neurologist, or pediatrician for accurate implementation of treatment recommendations and safe return to sports
• Gradual physical exertion training and testing, once symptom-free, for appropriate return to participation as recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
• Full progress report.

As for the concussion injury treatment plan, the certified therapists can recommend the following:

• Manual or mechanical cervical traction
• Cold and/or Class IV K-Laser treatment
• Vestibular Rehabilitation
• Sensory Reintegration
• Photobiomodulation Alpha Light Stimulation therapy
• Transcutaneous Stimulation
• Motor-cognitive and reaction time therapy via sensors
• Brain-health yoga and meditation
• Sports-specific agility for return to play

At Concussion Management of New York (CMNY), we offer a comprehensive post-injury management program that includes neurology, neuropsychology, and neurosurgery for the best chance at fast recovery and a safe return to sports participation. If you’re looking for a post-concussion exercise program in NYC, contact us today!

When should my child be evaluated if concussion is suspected?

In the case that your child presents with vomiting, severe or progressive headache, dizziness, confusion, sensitivity to light or sound and or memory loss call 911 or see the nearest emergency room for immediate assessment. Following assessment, contact us for a follow up as we will provide management of symptoms and will review recommendations for school.

At CMNY we recommend our thorough post concussion assessment within the first 48 hours for best understanding of the condition and assistance in post injury recovery. Contact us at soon as possible after the physician or emergency room check up at 212 717 8331