Chiropractic Health Center, Inc. is a proud clinic of the Complete Concussion Management Inc. (CCMI) Partnership Program - a network of clinics around the world offering evidence-based concussion care.
From initial pre-season baseline testing to concussion treatment and rehabilitation, as partnered CCMI practitioners, we collaborate with primary care physicians to co-manage concussions, helping patients and athletes safely return to learn, work and play.
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull
following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. The impact causes a biochemical imbalance within the brain cells, resulting in decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within the brain. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, headache, pressure in the head, neck pain, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, or balance problems, among others.
To further understand what a concussion is, watch this video for an in-depth whiteboard demonstration from Dr. Cameron Marshall (@Concussion_Doc)! https://youtu.be/GZcl1dk78fY
CCMI Treatment Overview:
In conjunction with CCMI, we offer concussion treatment services & strategies including:
· Exertional testing for return-to-sport readiness and sub-symptom threshold exercise programs for persistent symptoms
· vestibular, oculomotor, and cervical spine rehabilitation
· balance, reaction time, visual processing, and neurocognitive testing (pre-season baseline and/or post-injury/return to sport testing)
· Educational resources
During the early stage following injury, a period of relative symptom limited physical and cognitive rest is recommended. Research suggests 24 to 48 hours, however, these decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.
Following a short period of rest, the International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport (2016) recommends a gradual increase in mental and physical activity by a licensed healthcare practitioner trained in concussion management. https://youtu.be/DnEZQrHznnA
Pre-Season Testing:
Multimodal pre-season testing is a series of physical and cognitive tests that provides a pre-injury overview of healthy brain function. These tests can offer healthcare practitioners with an objective benchmark on which to compare should a patient sustain a concussion. It’s important to remember that not all baseline testing is created equal. CCMI has selected the best evidence-based tools available to provide you with comprehensive, multimodal, proven baseline-testing.
As concussion symptoms often disappear days to weeks before the brain has recovered, having valuable baseline information may help practitioners to make safer return to play decisions. https://youtu.be/6IBW1PSisP0
Contact us to learn more about baseline testing to see if it’s right for you.
“My husband was in a car accident awhile back. This is why he came there. As long as I’ve known him, he has had migraines also. After receiving treatment from you he has not had any migraines at all. His back does not bother him either. He has never felt better. You do a wonderful job! Thanks for everything!”
~ Lisa