Concussion Management
Advance Health and Wellness Centre 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.
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)!
What you need to do before your first concussion treatment
Before your first visit:
- Go to network.completeconcussions.com and register for an account (you’ll have to email us the 16 digit account number before you come to your visit)
- You can also download the “Complete Concussions” app on your smartphone. Click to Download!
- We’ll be able to communicate with you through the app, and you will use the app to input your symptoms every 2-3 days
Your first treatment at Advance Health and Wellness Centre
On your 1st visit we will complete a Concussion History and Neurological Exam, which includes:
- Reviewing your medical history and injury history
- Completing a neurological exam
- Explanation of what happens during a concussion and post-concussion syndrome
- Introduction to the anti-inflammatory diet via the app and how to use the CCMI app to report symptoms and track your progress
- Creating an action plan moving forward to treat concussion symptoms
CCMI treatment overview
Advance Health and Wellness Centre is a proud member of the CCMI (Complete Concussion Management) Network. We are a certified CCMI clinic. What does this mean? This means our clinic has certified physiotherapists trained in concussion management and are ready to treat patients with concussions as well as do baseline testing.
CCMI is a global concussion research and clinical management network with 300+ clinic locations that provide concussion testing, management, and treatment services across five countries. Through evidence-based training programs and integrated healthcare technologies, CCMI empowers multidisciplinary teams to provide standardized care to those impacted by concussions. CCMI serves to improve the collective understanding of the prevention, management, and prognosis of concussion, while providing accessible, patient-centric care based on the latest scientific and medical research.
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)!
What you need to do before your first concussion treatment
Before your first visit:
- Go to network.completeconcussions.com and register for an account (you’ll have to email us the 16 digit
account number before you come to your visit) - You can also download the “Complete Concussions” app on your smartphone
- We’ll be able to communicate with you through the app, and you will use the app to input your symptoms every 2-3 days
Your first treatment at Advance Health and Wellness Centre
On your 1st visit we will complete a Concussion History and Neurological Exam, which includes:
- Reviewing your medical history and injury history
- Completing a neurological exam
- Explanation of what happens during a concussion and post-concussion syndrome
- Introduction to the anti-inflammatory diet via the app and how to use the CCMI app to report symptoms and track your progress
- Creating an action plan moving forward to treat concussion symptoms