What to Expect

Who We Are

The Orlando Health Concussion Recovery Program offers a multi-disciplinary approach to help manage concussion symptoms. The team is comprised of physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and neuropsychologists.

We assess and treat changes in:

• balance/vestibular function
• oculomotor function
• cognition
• cervical spine
• emotions/anxiety
• headache

About Your Visits

Initial therapy visit

• You will be evaluated by the concussion team.
• The concussion team will provide you with appropriate recommendations.
• Return to play protocol will be initiated as appropriate.
• This visit will be 60-90 minutes.

Follow up therapy visits

• These will be recommended and scheduled as needed.
• You will continue to work with the concussion team, who will help manage symptoms identified.
• Return to work/play protocol will be progressed as appropriate.
• These visits will be 45-60 minutes.

* Please make sure to wear athletic clothing and shoes to all appointments.

The Multi-disciplinary Team

• Physicians: initially diagnose concussion, refer to therapy, and medically manage symptoms, including migraines
• Physical Therapy: assess/treat vestibular, cervical spine, balance and oculomotor changes. Complete exertion testing and training.
• Occupational/Speech Therapy: assess/treat cognitive changes and assist with academic accommodations
• Neuropsychology: assess/treat emotional changes as needed
• Athletic trainers: collaborate on appropriate return to play progression for sports concussion diagnoses