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ImPACT Concussion Program
Concussions in student athletes are a growing public health problem that demands immediate attention. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates nearly 3.8 million incidences of sports-related concussions occur every year. Additionally, millions of concussions occur annually due to falls, car accidents, etc..
Here at Action Physical Therapy we offer a comprehensive Concussion Management Program. Our specially trained experts provide individualized concussion evaluations and rehabilitation programs for people of all ages. We work closely with the individual, referring physician(s), parents, coaches, and employers to make sure the concussed individual is ready to return to play or activity without fear of long-term effects.
Our comprehensive Concussion Management Program consists of:
- Vestibular/Balance/Ocular motor rehabilitation
- Vision and coordination testing to help assess deficits
- Orthopedic evaluation of the neck, as well as contributing factors that may be causing headaches
- Return-to-play/activity program, initiated once a patient is symptom-free to ensure a full and safe recovery
- ImPACT Testing
- ImPACT is one of the only tools that can actually measure the severity of a concussion. We have 5 certified therapists/trainers who have the ability to administer and review such testing.
- How ImPACT Works:
- Baseline testing is administered before the season starts.
- Then, when an injury is sustained, we re-administer ImPACT. This allows us to actually quantify the effects of the injury in terms of the patient’s ability to think. This information is very valuable to predict outcomes and help us manage the case.