09/22/2023
Protecting your brain health isn't just for the pros.
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Many of our local licensed physical therapists in Jackson, WY offer baseline and post-injury evaluations for individuals and athletes alike. โฃ
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Comprehensive assessments include important tests such as the King-Devick pre-concussion and balance evaluation, cervical and upper extremity strength and mobility screening, and the VOMS screen. Plus, we offer specialized tests like ImPACT, SCAT-5, and a modified cognitive screen. โฃ
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๐ง ๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : It can't be emphasized enough. Having access to pre-injury test results to compare with an athlete's post-injury scores provides clinicians with a set of objective data that can be utilized to make better-informed, and therefore safer, return-to-play decisions. The risk of sncond impact syndrome or long-term impairments is significant if athletes return to play too early. Your safety is our top priority, and that's why we advocate for baseline screening. โฃ
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๐ง ๐๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ-๐๐ง๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ : If you suspect you or someone else has had a concussion, seek out medical services at Urgent Care or your primary physician. โฃ
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๐๐ณ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ ๐๐ต ๐๐ฐ๐ฉ๐ฏโ๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ต๐ฉ (307) 739-8999โฃ
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Then, Follow Up with an evaluation with a Physical Therapist and Cognitive Therapy at local partner clinics such as and ๐
