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Concussion Management

A concussion is an acute neurophysiological event related to blunt impact to the head, neck or body, which we diagnose, assess and treat.

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Concussion Management Therapy

A concussion is an acute neurophysiological event related to blunt impact to the head, neck or body, which we diagnose, assess and treat. This injury can cause brain damage, impacting your physical and mental health, as well as cognitive capacity. Our team will examine vascular and neurological structures that may require immediate medical attention and can provide cognitive rehabilitation therapy to improve your functional abilities.

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Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex

The vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) is a reflex acting to stabilize gaze during head movement, with eye movement due to activation of the vestibular system. Abnormalities of the vestibular system result in feeling dizzy or unsteady, inability to focus or maintain our balance. Vestibular rehabilitation improves symptoms of dizziness, vertigo, motion sensitivity, balance and posture.

Sensory Organization

A sensory organization test is designed to assess your ability to use visual, proprioceptive and vestibular cues to maintain postural stability in your stance. Our sensory organization test can be helpful in identifying vestibular disorders, or symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. We can measure outcomes including your equilibrium score, sensory analysis ratios and centre of gravity alignment to determine your overall sensory organization acuity.

Cognitive Rehabilitation

Our cognitive rehabilitation treatment focuses on developing cognitive skills which have been lost or altered as a result of neurological trauma. We use various methods, including direct retraining of the underlying cognitive skills, internal compensatory strategies, use of external aids, patient education, as well as applying these methods into everyday life.

Our Approach to Concussion Management

Our approach to concussion management involves three phases:

1) Acute Symptomatic Phase: this includes the time from your injury, through your maximum symptoms, to the beginning when symptoms resolve. During this phase, we will monitor your symptoms for any ‘red flags’, should you require immediate medical care.

2) Recovery Phase: during this phase, your symptoms are starting to alleviate, your cognitive capacity improves, and you can slowly return to your preinjury state. You may notice more symptoms with more thinking and physical activity, which should be carefully encouraged.

3) Recovered Phase: the final phase is when your symptoms have completely, or mostly, been recovered and you can return to your normal pre-injury functioning. During this phase, we may continue to provide cognitive rehabilitation treatments, as necessary.

Why Top Performing Athletes Trust Athlete Physio

Athletic Experience

Our founder and team are former professional athletes and Olympians that know what it takes to perform at the highest levels of athletic sports.

Modern Clinics

Our modern clinics offer Alter-G Zero Gravity Treadmills, Radial Shockwave, Spinal Decompression and a Swimex Aquatic Therapy Pool to elevate your performance.

Patient Centred

We provide 1-on-1 extended assessment and treatment sessions that focuses exclusively on you, your condition, diagnosis and treatment.

Evidence Based

We follow the latest evidence-based research in our treatment delivery to ensure that our patients receive the best care.

Convenient Service

We provide direct billing of your health claim with most insurance providers, as well as offer evening and weekend hours for your convenience.

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Mary and her team were absolutely amazing. They took time to explain things, were knowledgeable and open to questions. I felt welcomed as soon as I walked in the door. Hands down, one of the best sports physio clinics in Toronto!

The staff are great and the clinic has a great vibe! Mary is an amazing athlete with so much experience. They explained everything clearly and I already feel better after one treatment! I highly recommend Athlete Physio for all athletes.

I had a great experience at Athlete Physio. Mary was very helpful in my recovery. She gave me great exercises to strengthen my legs and was with me every step of the way. I could tell Mary truly cared about my recovery and was excited to see me return back to 100%. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!

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