1521 East 3900 South, Suite 200
Salt Lake City, UT 84124
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Friday 8 am to 1 pm
(801) 262-8486
What are the Common Symptoms & Root Causes of Sports Concussions?
- Symptoms: Persistent headaches, dizziness, brain fog, sensitivity to light/noise, nausea, balance impairment, neck pain, and sleep or mood disruptions.
- Causes: Direct impacts, tackle collisions, or whiplash forces during football, soccer, basketball, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, or recreational falls.
When Should I Seek Evaluation?
- Lingering Post-Impact Symptoms: You experienced a head impact or whiplash motion during a sporting even and developed lingering physical or cognitive symptoms. We do not specialize in motor vehicle accident related concussion.
- Disruptive Brain Fog or Dizziness: You suffer from persistent headaches, dizziness, or brain fog interfering with school, work, or daily life.
- Clearance & Protocols: You need expert medical clearance and a structured, safe return-to-play protocol following a sports-related head injury.
Sports Concussion Care
Evidence-Based Neurological Recovery
A concussion is a functional brain injury caused by a direct hit or sudden whipping motion to the head or body. Because concussions disrupt cellular energy and brain function rather than macroscopic structure, they rarely show up on standard CT scans or structural MRIs. Comprehensive, evidence-based management requires evaluating cognitive, balance (vestibular), vision (oculo-motor), and cervical spine domains to ensure a complete, safe recovery.
Our Multi-Domain Concussion Protocol
We use a precise, multi-system approach to assess and rehabilitate concussion symptoms:
- Comprehensive Multi-Domain Assessment: Detailed clinical evaluation of neurological status, vestibular-ocular tracking, cognitive fatigue, and cervical spine dysfunction.
- Targeted Cervical Spine Treatment: Addressing neck strain, stiffness, and upper cervical joint dysfunction that frequently mimic or prolong concussion symptoms like headaches and dizziness.
- Active Sub-Symptom Rehabilitation: Moving past outdated 'dark-room rest' by implementing guided, sub-symptom threshold aerobic exercise and, when necessary, targeted vestibular/balance therapy to accelerate brain recovery.
- Stepwise Return-to-Learn & Play: Personalized, objective return-to-activity protocols coordinated with schools, athletic trainers, coaches, and families.
Don't wait for pain to dictate your lifestyle.
Sports Concussion Care
Evidence-Based Neurological Recovery
A concussion is a functional brain injury caused by a direct hit or sudden whipping motion to the head or body. Because concussions disrupt cellular energy and brain function rather than macroscopic structure, they rarely show up on standard CT scans or structural MRIs. Comprehensive, evidence-based management requires evaluating cognitive, balance (vestibular), vision (oculo-motor), and cervical spine domains to ensure a complete, safe recovery.
Our Multi-Domain Concussion Protocol
We use a precise, multi-system approach to assess and rehabilitate concussion symptoms:
- Comprehensive Multi-Domain Assessment: Detailed clinical evaluation of neurological status, vestibular-ocular tracking, cognitive fatigue, and cervical spine dysfunction.
- Targeted Cervical Spine Treatment: Addressing neck strain, stiffness, and upper cervical joint dysfunction that frequently mimic or prolong concussion symptoms like headaches and dizziness.
- Active Sub-Symptom Rehabilitation: Moving past outdated 'dark-room rest' by implementing guided, sub-symptom threshold aerobic exercise and, when necessary, targeted vestibular/balance therapy to accelerate brain recovery.
- Stepwise Return-to-Learn & Play: Personalized, objective return-to-activity protocols coordinated with schools, athletic trainers, coaches, and families.
Don't wait for pain to dictate your lifestyle.
What are the Common Symptoms & Root Causes of Sports Concussions?
- Symptoms: Persistent headaches, dizziness, brain fog, sensitivity to light/noise, nausea, balance impairment, neck pain, and sleep or mood disruptions.
- Causes: Direct impacts, tackle collisions, or whiplash forces during football, soccer, basketball, skiing, snowboarding, mountain biking, or recreational falls.
When Should I Seek Evaluation?
- Lingering Post-Impact Symptoms: You experienced a head impact or whiplash motion during a sporting even and developed lingering physical or cognitive symptoms. We do not specialize in motor vehicle accident related concussion.
- Disruptive Brain Fog or Dizziness: You suffer from persistent headaches, dizziness, or brain fog interfering with school, work, or daily life.
- Clearance & Protocols: You need expert medical clearance and a structured, safe return-to-play protocol following a sports-related head injury.
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