Concussion Management Edmonton
Assessment that includes the neck and balance system, not just rest.
What this is
A concussion is a brain injury caused by an impact or a force transmitted to the head, and it does not require losing consciousness. Trust Care provides concussion assessment and graded return-to-activity management in north Edmonton, including assessment of the neck and vestibular system, which are a common cause of symptoms that persist.
Concussion management in north Edmonton
A concussion is a brain injury caused by an impact or a force transmitted to the head, and it does not require losing consciousness. Trust Care provides concussion assessment and graded return-to-activity management in north Edmonton, for concussions sustained in sport, at work and in motor vehicle accidents.
When to seek urgent medical care first
Physiotherapy is not the first stop for every head injury. Go to an emergency department if there is repeated vomiting, worsening headache, seizure, weakness or numbness, slurred speech, unusual drowsiness or confusion that is getting worse. Concussion rehabilitation begins after urgent causes have been ruled out.
What recovery actually involves
Current practice is no longer to sit in a dark room until symptoms stop. After a short initial rest period, a graded return to light activity, within symptom limits, is associated with better outcomes. The programme is built around your symptoms and adjusted as they change.
The parts that get missed
Persistent symptoms after a concussion often come from the neck and the balance system rather than the brain alone. The same force that causes a concussion frequently strains the neck, and neck injury produces headache and dizziness that look exactly like ongoing concussion symptoms. Assessment at Trust Care includes the cervical spine and the vestibular system for this reason.
- Cervical spine assessment for headache and neck-driven symptoms
- Vestibular assessment for dizziness and balance
- Graded exertion, built up within symptom tolerance
- Return to work, school or sport planning
Coverage
Concussion care is billed the same way as the rest of the clinic: directly to extended health plans, to WCB Alberta for workplace injuries, and under Section B for motor vehicle accidents.
Concussion care that assesses the neck and balance system, not just rest.
Trust Care Physiotherapy, north Edmonton
More about this service
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Call the clinic and we will tell you what the first appointment would look like, and what it would cost.
Common questions
A few things people often ask before their first visit.
Do you lose consciousness with a concussion?
No. Most concussions happen without any loss of consciousness. A concussion is a brain injury caused by an impact or a force transmitted to the head, and it can occur without being knocked out.
Should I rest in a dark room after a concussion?
Not for long. Current practice is a short initial rest period followed by a graded return to light activity within symptom limits, which is associated with better outcomes than prolonged complete rest.
Why do concussion symptoms sometimes persist for months?
Persistent symptoms often come from the neck and the balance system rather than the brain alone. The force that causes a concussion frequently strains the cervical spine, and that produces headache and dizziness that look like ongoing concussion symptoms.
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We are at 14415 Miller Blvd NW in North Edmonton, with parking on site and direct billing to 40+ insurers.