The simplest definition of a concussion baseline test is a series of physical and cognitive tests that measure healthy brain function before a sports season starts – and before an injury. This is a “benchmark” for comparison if a concussion … Read More
Concussion and Cognition After a concussion, cognitive abilities can be affected in various ways, depending on the nature of the injury and individual differences. This is commonly seen in people with concussions at all ages. Most of these symptoms resolve … Read More
After a concussion, one of the many symptoms that one can experience is dizziness. Among those who suffer a concussion, dizziness is the second most common symptom after headaches (Gianoli, 2022). There are three common origins of dizziness that … Read More
We often receive questions about what happens during your first visit at Shift when you get a concussion… At Shift Concussion Management, all of our rehabilitation professionals are trained on the same concussion program. So, your assessment will be identical … Read More
In many who suffer from persistent concussion-related symptoms, sleep disturbance is a frustrating component of the injury. Sleep disturbance after a concussion may include difficulty falling asleep, early awakening, irregular sleep-wake patterns, and/or daytime fatigue and sleepiness. Sleep disturbance can … Read More
While we know that following a concussion there are many changes in our cognition, little research has examined whether individuals recovering from a concussion are in fact safe to drive. Unfortunately, no formal guidelines exist in determining a driver’s readiness … Read More
Second impact syndrome (SIS) develops when an individual suffers a second traumatic brain injury before symptoms from a previous brain injury have completely resolved. Typically, this second blow occurs within 2 weeks of the initial injury where the normal response … Read More
We frequently get asked, is there a magic pill to treat a concussion? The simple…. answer NO! This is a tough question to answer because the solution is that every client would benefit from an integrated approach to care. While … Read More
We know that management of a concussion requires a multimodal and multidisciplinary approach. When your health care provider is considering treatment, they must consider a variety of influences. These include treatment of the cervical spine, vestibular rehabilitation, sleep management, low … Read More
Movember is more than just a month of the year used as an excuse by men to grow a beautiful (sometimes) moustache. It stands for much more. Movember is a movement and a foundation used to create conversation surrounding men’s … Read More