Concussion Rehabilitation
Structured recovery protocols for mild traumatic brain injury.
Concussion — also known as mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) — produces a constellation of physical, cognitive, emotional, and sleep symptoms that can persist for weeks or months without structured rehabilitation.
The program is appropriate for patients with sport-related, work-related, fall-related, and motor vehicle collision-related concussions.
What This Program Treats
- •Acute concussion — initial assessment, education, and graded return-to-activity
- •Persistent post-concussive symptoms — symptoms beyond four weeks
- •Vestibular dysfunction following head injury
- •Cervicogenic contributors to post-concussive symptoms
- •Visual and oculomotor dysfunction following concussion
- •Headache following head injury
- •Cognitive symptoms — concentration, memory, processing-speed difficulty
- •Mood and sleep disturbance secondary to concussion
Our Clinical Approach
Initial concussion assessment includes a structured symptom inventory, neurological screen, vestibular and oculomotor testing, cervical spine assessment, and graded exertion testing.
- •Vestibular rehabilitation — gaze stabilization, balance retraining, habituation exercises
- •Cervical rehabilitation — manual therapy and exercise targeting cervical contributors
- •Sub-symptom-threshold aerobic exercise — graded reintroduction of cardiovascular exercise
- •Cognitive rehabilitation — pacing strategies, attention and memory work
- •Psychological support — for mood, anxiety, and sleep
- •Education and pacing — return to school, work, driving, and sport
Concussion Rehabilitation in Motor Vehicle Collision Recovery
Concussion is common in motor vehicle collisions, even in lower-velocity impacts. Many patients have concussive symptoms that are initially overshadowed by musculoskeletal pain and are recognized only later in the recovery process.
For SABS-funded patients, concussion rehabilitation is delivered under appropriate OCF treatment planning.
What to Expect
Coverage & Funding
- •Statutory Accident Benefits (auto insurance) — direct billing available
- •Extended health insurance (component services)
- •WSIB (with approval)
- •Private pay
Frequently Asked Questions
Recovering from a motor vehicle collision?
Speak to our intake team today about coordinated assessment and treatment.
