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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