The Pediatric Concussion Treadmill Test (PCTT) is used primarily for the assessment and management of concussions. It is adapted from the Buffalo Concussion Treadmill Test (BCTT) for those aged 12 and under. It helps healthcare providers understand the patient’s ability … Read More
Sleep disturbance and concussions are closely interrelated. An estimated 30%–70% of concussion patients report difficulty sleeping in the first few weeks post-injury (Mosti et al., 2016). Insomnia symptoms are reported in 30% of people, and 43% to 73% of people … Read More
Concussion and Cognition After a concussion, cognitive abilities can be affected in various ways, depending on the nature of the injury and individual differences. This is commonly seen in people with concussions at all ages. Most of these symptoms resolve … Read More
In the realm of medical conditions, few are as mysterious and frustrating as tinnitus. Defined as the perception of noise or ringing in the ears without an external source, tinnitus affects millions worldwide, significantly impacting their quality of life. While … Read More
After a concussion, one of the many symptoms that one can experience is dizziness. Among those who suffer a concussion, dizziness is the second most common symptom after headaches (Gianoli, 2022). There are three common origins of dizziness that … Read More
We often receive questions about what happens during your first visit at Shift when you get a concussion… At Shift Concussion Management, all of our rehabilitation professionals are trained on the same concussion program. So, your assessment will be identical … Read More
School is back this week! Teachers, parents, students and coaches play a role in providing support both on and off the field for students who have sustained a concussion. Back to school also means back to sport for many student … Read More
Following a concussion, challenges with attention, concentrating, being easily distracted, brain fog and memory problems are common and can negatively impact your daily function. Apps will not remediate the problems but can help you improve your function in daily tasks, … Read More
One of the main symptoms people seem to struggle with after sustaining a concussion is ‘neurofatigue’. That feeling you get when even after a good night’s sleep you can’t seem to muster up the energy to tackle the day … Read More
The simplest definition of a concussion baseline test is a series of physical and cognitive tests that measure healthy brain function before a sports season starts – and prior to an injury. This serves as a “benchmark” for comparison in … Read More