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.