This
clinic is designed to tailor rehabilitation to an individual’s
specific needs. Patients will be assessed by board
certified physicians,
board certified neuropsychologists, and their staff,
who have had extensive experience in the field of traumatic
brain injury and concussion. Following evaluation and
assessment, patients will receive prompt treatment, which
may include: medical care from a physician, ongoing services
(e.g., serial assessment, mild head injury education,
counseling, cognitive therapy) from a psychologist or
neuropsychologist, and/or a referral to our extensive
network of physicial specialists and ancillary medical
professionals. Our clinic uses a computerized neuropsychological
assessment that is currently used by the NFL, NHL,
NASCAR, professional boxing, and many high schools
and colleges. The use of computerized neuropsychological
assessment enables our doctors to conduct a simple,
20-minute evaluation of an athlete's neurocognitive
status ( i.e., memory, processing speed, and other
related functions) following concussion. Athletes/patients
in this clinic will also undergo a broader neurologic
and neuropsychological examination in order to ensure
that all the information needed for the proper evaluation
and treatment of mild head trauma is obtained. Treatment
of postconcussive syndrome in general will focus on
individual patient responsibility,
patient education, symptom reduction, and promoting a
return to previous lifestyle and function. Treatment/evaluation
of sports concussions will, in addition, focus on safe
return to play and reducing the possibility of second
impact syndrome.
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