Sault Concussion Clinic

03/01/2024

Sault Concussion Clinic - Est. in 2018.
The Sault’s first and most trusted concussion clinic.
We offer diagnosis and management of acute and chronic concussions. We also offer baseline testing for teams and individuals.
Services are covered by most extended health plans.
No referral needed - call and book your appointment (705) 574-4325 or email at saultconcussionclinic@gmail.com.
Located within Unified Wellness clinic at 644 Queen St. East.

02/14/2024

Hello all! We were interviewed by Raquel and Kelly from Saultsports.com about concussions! Thank you Raquel & Kelly Sports Talk for having us on to discuss this important topic. Check out the first 25 minutes of the interview below for Dr. Albert and Dr. Merlino talking about concussions!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TiIpLJjw8U

Join us for an insightful interview where we delve deep into the world of sports injuries and concussions. In this engaging discussion, we'll be sitting down...

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05/28/2023

Misconception #5

“Can’t medical scans diagnose?”

Concussions are a functional injury, not structural. Therefore, the damage affects how areas of the brain work and communicate with each other. Brain scans (CT scans) or MRIs look for more severe, structural injuries or brain bleeds, not functional issues. The functional impairments of concussion are therefore best assessed with functional tests.

From initial pre-season baseline testing to concussion treatment and rehabilitation, all recognized Complete Concussions practitioners are trained to provide standardized healthcare solutions to effectively manage concussions, and help athletes safely Return to Learn, Work and Play.

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05/27/2023

Misconception #4

“I had a concussion, why do I need a baseline test now?”

Healthcare practitioners can still diagnose and treat concussion symptoms without a baseline test; however, Return to Play decisions should be made with caution. If you plan to continue to be active in high-risk or physical sports, then it is recommended that you schedule a baseline test in preparation for the upcoming season.

Stay tuned for more misconceptions in the following posts!

05/26/2023

Misconception #2

“I completed an online test, I’m good to go”

While computerized neurocognitive testing can be a valuable tool as part of a comprehensive, multimodal baseline test, research shows these tests offer low-to-moderate test-retest reliability, and may be ineffective on their own.

Complete Concussions comprehensive baseline test evaluates many parts of concussion injuries including memory, concentration, visual processing, reaction time, visual movements, balance, motor strength and neurocognitive testing. Emerging research shows that using a variety of tests can improve the test-retest reliability, and provide much better accuracy in diagnosing and making return to play decisions for concussions. In fact, NCAA best-practice guidelines also support the use of multimodal baseline assessments for all high-risk contact sport athletes.

Stay tuned for more misconceptions in the following posts!

05/24/2023

Misconception #1

“There’s no research to support baseline testing”

The most recent International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport suggests that pre-season baseline testing can support healthcare practitioners to interpret the scores of post-injury tests. Further, baseline neuropsychological assessments may provide additional information to the overall interpretation of these tests, and allows for additional educational opportunities for healthcare providers to discuss the severity of concussions with athletes and athletic support staff.

Although not required for all athletes, the Ontario Psychological Association, Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, and the Center for Disease Control support the use of baseline testing in high-risk athletes to help inform treatment and return to activity steps.

Stay tuned for more misconceptions in the following posts!

05/22/2023

A multi-modal, comprehensive baseline test has many tests, which has shown to have better reliability and utility.

This is why Complete Concussions has built our baseline test battery around a comprehensive series of tests, which includes concussion and medical history, symptom score, orientation, auditory memory, concentration, visual tracking, and processing speed, balance, postural sway, reaction time, delayed recall, neurocognitive testing and more. A similar protocol is endorsed in the National Concussion Guidelines for Athletes released by the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

The more tests, the better. Experts continue to agree that no one test is sufficient to detect the full spectrum of concussion.