Programs

Concussion

What is a Concussion?

Signs/Symptoms:

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/basics/concussion_symptoms.html

New Guidelines for Pediatric Concussion:

https://www.cdc.gov/traumaticbraininjury/PediatricmTBIGuideline.html

What to do if you think you have a concussion:

1. Medical Assessment
   Evaluation by medical professional trained in concussion management
   
   
2. Rest
   24-48 hours, depending on symptoms
   
   
3. Symptom-Limited Activity
   Easy walk, nothing that makes symptoms worse, or causes new symptoms to appear
   
   
4. Light Exercise
   Medium effort, light sweat, about 20 minutes
   
   
5. Sport-Specific Activity
   Agility drills, ball-handling, no contact, general conditioning; about 30 minutes
   
   
6. Non-Contact Training
   Resistance training, increased aerobic activity, complex sport skills, no contact; about 60 minutes
   
   
7. Written Medical Clearance
   To begin contact activities; start with limited contact first
   
   
8. Full contact practice
   Full practice, no restrictions. Should complete full contact practice before returning to competition
   
   
9. Full return to competition
   No restrictions

Citations: 
McCrory P., et al BJSM 2017
Collins MW, et al Neurosurgery 2016
Valovich-McLeod, TC, etc al JAT 2017

Concussion Rehab Services We Offer:

• Evaluation/testing
• Vestibular therapy
• Cervical therapy
• Post-traumatic migraine treatment
• Graduated Return-to-Play protocol
• Sports-specific training/reconditioning
  
  

More Resources:

Concussion Laws by State: 

• CA: http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=124235.&lawCode=HSC

ImPACT Concussion Education:

• https://concussioncareresources.com/topic/concussion-education/

State Interscholastic Athletics Associations:

• CA: http://www.cifstate.org/sports-medicine/concussions/index

National Athletic Trainers Assocation (NATA):

• https://www.nata.org/practice-patient-care/health-issues/concussion

Center for Disease Control (CDC):

• https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/index.html

Contact:

• Concussion rehab-trained PTs at each clinic
  • Bakersfield:
    • Zach Luce, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS
    • Holly Compton, PT, DPT
• Insurance Information (concussion rehab covered by many insurances)
  • Contact our Front Office team at the clinic closet to you for insurance information
• For provider education:
  • Stacey Ritter, MS, ATC
  • stacey.ritter@movementforlife.com
  • (805) 250-1420