Concussion

The Orlando Health Concussion Recovery Program was developed in collaboration with the Orlando Health outpatient rehabilitation concussion team and sport medicine physicians and includes a team of physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and neuropsychologists. Using expertise learned in leading programs across the country, our Concussion Recovery Program  offers an evidence-based approach to help manage concussion symptoms, including:

• Early intervention – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), early intervention is beneficial when diagnosing and treating a concussion. This can help in preventing further complications and addressing all impairments throughout the recovery process.
• Multi-disciplinary team – According to University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), an individual can experience changes within six domains after a concussion, including cognitive/fatigue, vestibular, ocular, post-traumatic migraine, cervical, and anxiety/mood. A multi-disciplinary team allows us to address any changes post-concussion and to work toward a full return to play, school and/or work. This approach also ensures a gradual return to activity monitored by skilled clinicians.
• Prevention of further injury – According to the CDC, if an athlete returns to play while the brain is still healing from a concussion, they run a greater chance of  impairments or even death. Our program works to address this concern and minimize risk.
• Assistance with academic accommodations/recommendations – According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), modifications to school. environment/demands may be beneficial during the recovery process.
• Specialized equipment – to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of  concussion.
• Certified brain injury specialist therapists – all clinicians within the concussion team have neurological and/or brain injury certifications.