Concussion is a serious condition which cannot be diagnosed via imaging; and, despite popular belief, the symptoms of concussion are not always a loss of consciousness following a head knock. Sometimes, there aren’t any intense symptoms experienced at all, which means concussion can sometimes go undiagnosed and untreated. This is a serious concern, as emerging research has identified a link between recurrent and/or undiagnosed concussions, and serious degenerative neurological conditions, such as Dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. So, not reporting a concussion, or returning to sport too early could be seriously damaging your health.
Wellness Embodied are passionate about correctly assessing, managing and rehabilitating concussion injuries. Our Cairns concussion baseline testing services are an integral part of our concussion management and rehabilitation ‘toolkit’. By conducting Cairns concussion baseline testing annually, we establish a reliable measurement of symptom scores, balance, reaction time and memory, to compare against should you sustain a concussion. This enables us to tailor our services, addressing specific areas, and help you return to the field, safely. Our Cairns baseline testing service is available for individuals, as well as team packages.
The Defence Automated Neurobehavioural Assessment (DANA), is an online test that is available for free access via the Complete Concussion Management Inc (CCMI) app (also free access). It involves testing your reaction time and memory, and incorporates two questionnaires, one for mental health and the other for sleep quality. It is a new addition to our Cairns concussion baseline testing protocol and is highly sensitive to dysfunction. The best bit? You can access this yourself without referral from a health professional. The DANA can be completed at home, or on the sideline and to test individuals as to whether they are capable of a safe return to play.
