Concussion Management

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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).

    • Acute concussion assessment and management 

    • Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms 

    • Development of rehabilitation plans 

    • Return to school/ work plans  

    • Return to sports plans  

  • 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

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    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. 

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    Kieren Hill

    SENIOR SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    Kieren is a Sports Physiotherapist and PhD student at the University of Notre Dame with extensive experience in data-driven assessment and rehabilitation.

    By combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology and his post-graduate studies including concussion assessment and management, he helps athletes optimise performance, enhance recovery, and reduce injury risk through evidence-based, measurable results. 

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  • Ben D'Arcy-Evans

    PHYSIOTHERAPIST

    Ben is the current head Physiotherapist for the Subiaco Football Club in the WAFL. Ben’s background includes experience with the Claremont Football Club WAFLW program and the West Coast Eagles in a Sport’s Trainer role.

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