Concussion Management
Your pathway back from a concussion
Physiotherapy concussion management is a specialised service that encompasses a thorough clinical assessment, accurate diagnosis and establishment of a rehabilitation plan for both acute cases and Persistent Post Concussion Symptoms (PPCS).
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Acute concussion assessment and management
Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms
Development of rehabilitation plans
Return to school/ work plans
Return to sports plans
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Our physiotherapists integrate biomechanical assessment through motion capture video assessment, bike set up adjustments, and tailored strength programs to maximise comfort, efficiency, performance, and injury-free cycling.
Our approach
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Understand your concussion
Our physiotherapists complete a thorough assessment to identify key factors behind your concussion symptoms and help you understand how the injury has affected you.
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Manage your symptoms
Through evidence-based treatment and management strategies, our physiotherapist will help you manage your symptoms and return to a symptom-free lifestyle.
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Personalised management plan
Our physiotherapists will develop a personalised rehabilitation and management program to allow timely and appropriate return to school/ work and return to play.
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Communication to key stakeholders
Our physiotherapists communicate with key stakeholders to ensure optimal concussion care throughout the rehabilitation and return-to-school/work/play process.
Meet your concussion expert
Phoebe Freeman
Senior Sports Physiotherapist
Phoebe Freeman has over 12 years’ experience as a Sports Physiotherapist and has spent the last 7 years working in concussion. She has co-authored concussion research in AFL, is the current Chair of the Western Australian Concussion Network and regularly presents to physiotherapists on optimal concussion care. Phoebe has experienced two concussions, which have resulted in Persistent Concussion Symptoms, so she has first-hand understanding of the complexities of concussion and the rehabilitation journey.