Concussion And Traumatic Brain Injury

A concussion usually meets these guidelines:

• Concussion affects brain function — it isn't just a scalp injury.
• Most people recover from concussions with time and proper care.
• Only a small percentage experience prolonged post-concussive symptoms.

Moderate to Severe Brain Injury

Moderate or severe TBI results from greater force, prolonged loss of consciousness, or structural brain injury. These cases may require hospital-based neurosurgical and intensive rehabilitation care.

Diagnosis

At our Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic you’ll see a cognitive neurologist who will:

• Take a detailed history of injury and current symptoms
• Assess function at work, school and daily life
• Perform a neurological and cognitive exam
• Order imaging (CT/MRI) or neurophysiological tests when indicated

Neuropsychology testing can identify specific strengths and weaknesses in attention, memory and processing speed — helping to tailor rehabilitation plans.

Treatment is individualized based on injury severity, recovery stage and personal goals. The TBI team will build a management plan that may include:

• Education and graded return-to-activity plans
• Targeted physiotherapy and vestibular rehabilitation
• Occupational therapy for daily function and cognitive strategies
• Neuropsychological therapy for cognitive and emotional support
• Medications for sleep, headaches, mood or other symptoms when appropriate
• Referral to neurosurgery or specialist services for severe injury cases

Our goal is to support recovery, improve quality of life and help patients safely return to work, study and recreation.