Conditions

Concussion care built on decisions, not just diagnosis.

Concussion is a functional injury — normal imaging does not rule it out, and recovery depends on what the brain is asked to do next. Evaluation focuses on the full symptom picture and a staged plan back to school, work, and sport.

Evaluation

What a concussion visit covers.

  • Detailed symptom inventory across physical, cognitive, emotional, and sleep domains
  • Cognitive, balance, and oculomotor screening
  • Review of the injury mechanism and prior head injuries
  • Return-to-learn planning for students
  • Staged exertional progression before return to sport
  • Referral coordination when symptoms persist or another condition is suspected

Common reasons for referral

  • Sport-related concussion
  • Persistent or prolonged symptoms
  • Repeat concussions and return-to-play decisions
  • Concussion with neck or vestibular symptoms
  • Second opinions on concussion management

Seek emergency care immediately

Worsening headache, repeated vomiting, slurred speech, weakness or numbness, seizure, unusual behavior, or loss of consciousness after a head injury are emergencies. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.

Request a concussion evaluation ↗ Second opinion ↗

General education only — this page does not diagnose a concussion or clear anyone to return to play. Individual decisions require an in-person evaluation.