I provide pre-season baseline testing and thorough and individualized follow up care for any head injury that may occur within the sporting season. Baseline Testing consists of a preseason “Sideline Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT5) which is a questionnaire and assessment completed with an examiner.

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The purpose of the preseason baseline testing is to give me an idea of how that athlete’s brain works on a day to day basis. I keep these scores on file and if the athlete does sustain a concussion, I use it to help ensure she/he has returned to the same level of brain function she/he had prior to the injury before returning to sport. In the event of an injury or suspected injury, the athlete or parent simply contacts me (email or phone call). I will book them an appointment to come and see myself as soon as possible.

 

After leaving the clinic I will track the athlete’s symptoms and provide ongoing guidance between appointments to help them through the recovery process. In assistance with this, I will help to educate the parents, coaches, and athletes about the basics of a concussion and what to watch out for.