Concussion Treatment

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head, neck, and/or body, resulting in the brain moving rapidly back and forth within the skull. This causes a stretching and shearing of the brain cells.A concussion is a temporary functional injury. Patients with concussion can present with a wide range of signs and symptoms that can evolve over time.Although most signs and symptoms resolve within 7-14 days, full recovery isn’t achieved until 3-4 weeks. Up to 30-40% of patients experience persistent symptoms after 4 weeks, with 25% of patients not returning to work within 6 months.The research shows that early detection and intervention, especially within the first week of injury, is the key to full recovery and preventing post-concussion syndrome. This short video explains more about concussion.

Baseline testing is a series of functional and cognitive tests done prior to sustaining a concussion. The purpose of baseline testing is to establish how someone functions normally and assist in safe return to school, work, and sport decisions.

At Fiskco, we offer baseline testing for teams as well as individuals. 

To book an appointment for baseline testing, please call the clinic on 604-946-3713.

Concussion assessment includes

We offer comprehensive education on concussion recovery, sleep, nutrition, supplementation and return to school, work and sport protocols.Depending on how a patient presents, treatment can include cervical spine manipulation and mobilization, soft tissue therapy, cupping therapy, and prescribed exercises.