CONCUSSION Recovery

You’re in the right place.

There’s a lot of noise out there and finding the right practitioner to guide concussion recovery is Step 1.

Thrive NeuroSport is a modern, evidence-informed clinical practice that is focused on you. Our mission is to cultivate resilience and restore capacity to perform in work, school, sport, and/or life.

If you have active goals following a recent concussion or have had persisting concerns returning to activities and sport following a concussion injury, I can help.

It’s never too late to seek care for concussion recovery. Unsure whether you have had a concussion? See Key Concussion Facts and Myth-Busting below.

Determining primary symptoms and the root of those concerns to help guide the path to recovery (e.g., headaches/migraine, dizziness, poor balance and coordination, reduced exercise tolerance, neck pain and dysfunction, and more)

Assessment and treatment of key clinical domains:

Innovative use of health technology for assessment measures that provides you with concrete information about how your brain is functioning

Remote monitoring strategies to put you in control and track your recovery

Robust interventions that progressively break down the silos of rehab and integrate systems to meet the demands of your daily life, sport, and activities

The knowledge to educate and empower you to feel confident navigating return to work, school, and sport

Build your bench. Gain access to a network of inter-disciplinary healthcare practitioners that are leaders in their field for concussion care, including, neuro-optometrists, sport psychiatrists and psychotherapists, clinical neuropsychologists, and more.

Katie has a decade of experience working in high performance sport, helping individuals following concussion, conducting research, and learning about evidence-informed management of concussion. Thrive NeuroSport doesn't have a “certification” as there are no regulated concussion certifications in Canada.

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What does the process look like?

Initial Telehealth Assessment: 60-minutes

Follow-Up Telehealth Appointments: 30- and 45-minutes

Check-in throughout the process to ensure we continue to make progress or modify programming as needed. A 45-minute follow-up is recommended for follow-ups up to a month or more apart. 

Virtual Appointments & Consulting:

Note: Thrive NeuroSport is not registered to work with the Ontario workplace safety and insurance board (WSIB) or motor vehicle accident insurance providers.

KEY FACTS & MYTH BUSTING CONCUSSION

A concussion is a transient, functional brain injury (not structural).
Resultant dysfunction typically does not show up on traditional imaging, such as an x-ray, CT, or MRI scan.

A concussion does not always result from direct contact to the head and/or loss of consciousness. If you suspect you or someone else has sustained a concussion they should always be removed from activity/sport and referred to a physician or nurse practitioner.

Symptoms may or may not include:

There are no regulated “concussion certifications" recognized by the government in Canada. Clinic certifications are provided by private companies that often include remote training and limited quality assurance.

Note: It’s okay to ask your healthcare provider about their experience treating concussion. It is okay to seek care from another provider if you are not feeling comfortable or having success with your current treatment plan.

Following acute concussion, it is recommended to seek an assessment by a physician or nurse practitioner. Specifically for youth, a physician should be engaged in the care pathway and provide medical clearance for return to sport and school.

Rest is NOT best. Concussion care should be active and engaging with early, structured exercise recommended after an injury versus a prolonged period strict rest.

*See the Resources page for more information on concussion injuries and associations that support concussion recovery.

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