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Comprehensive Concussion Assessment and Treatment for Athletes
Expert concussion care for athletes of all levels. From baseline testing to personalized treatment plans, we help you safely return to play.
Concussions are a type of acute injury that can happen to any athlete, regardless of experience level. If you’ve experienced a head injury or suspect a concussion, our team of experts is here to provide comprehensive assessment and treatment using the latest in sports medicine techniques.
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Why Choose Access Sports Medicine for Your Concussion Care?
- Experienced: Our medical professionals specialize in sports-related concussions and use the most up-to-date protocols.
- Comprehensive: We offer a full range of concussion services, from baseline testing to vestibular rehabilitation.
- Personalized: Your treatment plan is tailored to your specific needs and recovery timeline.
- Accessible: We have locations across New Hampshire, making it easy to get the care you need.
Our Concussion Services
Concussion Assessment
We offer comprehensive concussion assessments that include:
- ImPACT™ Concussion Testing: A computerized cognitive assessment tool that helps measure brain function before and after a head injury.
- Vestibular and Balance Assessment: Evaluates the inner ear and balance systems, which are often affected by concussions.
- Pre-season and post-injury: Baseline testing before the season and assessment after a head injury for comparison and recovery tracking.
- Patient-specific return to work and school plans: Individualized plans for a safe return to academic and professional activities.
- Nutrient and diet supplementation: Guidance on supplementation that may support brain health and recovery.
- Sub-symptom threshold exercise training: Gradual exercise program to aid recovery without worsening symptoms.
Our medical professionals specialize in sports-related concussions and use the most up-to-date protocols based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Concussion Treatment
Our personalized treatment plans may include:
- Rest, Recovery and Return: Essential for allowing the brain to heal.
- Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy: Helps to address dizziness, balance problems, and other vestibular symptoms.
- Sub-Symptom Threshold Exercise Training: A gradual exercise program that can help with recovery.
- Nutritional Guidance: Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation and other dietary recommendations may support brain health and recovery.
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Signs and Symptoms of a Concussion
Concussions can present with a variety of signs and symptoms, including:
- Physical: Headache, nausea, dizziness, balance problems, blurred vision, sensitivity to light or noise
- Cognitive: Feeling “foggy,” difficulty concentrating or remembering, feeling slowed down
- Emotional: Irritability, sadness, nervousness, or feeling more emotional than usual
- Sleep: Sleeping more or less than usual, trouble falling asleep
If you experience any of these symptoms after a head injury, it’s important to seek medical attention immediately, as advised by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
