CONCUSSION REHAB CLINIC ON THE CENTRAL COAST
CONCUSSION REHABILITATION
Physiophix performs comprehensive assessment and treatment of concussion. If you are experiencing symptoms 2 weeks after a concussion, it is strongly recommended to have further assessment. Physiophix has Vestibular and Musculoskeletal Physiotherapists who can assess your symptoms and devise a rehabilitation program to help you return to work, school and sport.
Why is it important to have further assessment?
- 15-30% of concussion episodes have a prolonged recovery.
- Factors that contribute to a prolonged recovery can be assessed by our team. This may include:-
- Migraines and headache
- Dizziness
- Neck pain
- Balance and co-ordination
- Spatial Awareness
- Visual Problems
- Exercise Tolerance
HELPFUL CONCUSSION INFORMATION
- Concussion can be a very complicated problem to treat and often needs the help of a multi-disciplinary team. Physiophix can help with referrals to Neuropsychologists, Neurologists, Orthoptists and sleep studies if required.
- We will work closely with your GP, sporting team, teacher and employer to facilitate your recovery.
- Physiophix is one of the only clinics on the Central Coast to use Videonystamography (VNG) testing, this will provide a more accurate diagnosis of your symptoms.
CONCUSSION APPOINTMENTS
Duration
- Initial appointments are up to 1 hour in duration.
- Follow-up appointments are up to 40 minutes.
Cost
- Initial appointments are $170
- Follow-up appointments are $120
- HICAPS are available for Private Health Fund rebates.
- Chronic Disease Management Plan rebates are available.
Initial Appointment – What to Expect
- Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment to complete some paperwork.
- Prior to your assessment with the Physiotherapist, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire/s about your symptoms. This will assist with diagnosis and give the Physiotherapist an insight into how much your concussion affects you.
- The Physiotherapist will ask you a number of questions followed by a comprehensive assessment in order to establish an accurate list of problems.
- A treatment plan will be devised and recommendations given.
Follow-up Appointments
- Depending on your symptoms and time since your concussion, follow-up appointments will be 1-2 weeks after your initial appointment.
- Since concussion symptoms are so variable and every individual is different it is difficult to estimate the time-frame for treatment.
Further Assessment
- You may be referred back to your GP to be referred to a Neurologist or for a sleep study.
- Physiophix may refer you to other Health Professionals if indicated.
- Physiophix may refer you for Vestibular Function testing.
- You may be asked to get a hearing test.
