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Concussion
Adelaide Concussion Clinic
Adelaide Concussion Clinic is the first private comprehensive clinic in Adelaide to manage concussion from diagnosis through to medical clearance to resume normal activities. The clinic’s team of highly trained sports doctors are able to provide comprehensive concussion assessments and design a tailored rehabilitation and management plan to get you back to your best, safely.
What is Concussion?
Concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury that can occur from a direct and/or indirect knock to the head. The symptoms and/or signs of a concussion can be obvious right after a head injury or they may not appear until days or weeks after. What could seem to be a mild bump or knock to the head can be serious and requires appropriate attention.
Common causes include:
- Head clash
- Hard fall onto the ground or an opponent's body
- A hit to the head from an opponent
- A hit to the head from a ball or piece of sporting equipment
Concussion Testing
Concussions are diagnosed by a Healthcare Practitioner (Medical Doctor), and this diagnosis should ideally occur within 72 hours of the head injury. Recovery and rehabilitation of those who have been diagnosed with a concussion should be overseen by a suitably qualified Healthcare Practitioner experienced in managing concussion.
Clearance to return to driving and contact sport should only be provided from a suitably qualified Medical Doctor.
Cognigram™ Testing
During your concussion assessment, our doctors may utilise state-of-the-art computer-based testing program Cognigram™, which enables more accurate measurement of cognitive function to assist in your diagnosis, treatment and safe return to school, work or sport. The Cognigram™ program is currently used at AFL level by our doctors where its benefits are well established.
Cognigram™ consists of four different tests, each with a special question. On average, the Cognigram™ test takes about 10 - 15 minutes to complete.
For more on the Cognigram™ method: https://www.cognigram.com/
Appointments - Concussion Assessments
To book a concussion assessment, please use the below link or contact our rooms on 08 8232 5833 for more information