Dedicated Concussion Clinic
Is it a concussion? Is it safe to continue play? Concussions can be a serious matter when not properly managed. Stop guessing and get definitive answers.
WakeMed Raleigh Campus, Health Park
3000 New Bern Avenue, Raleigh, NC
For more information on Concussion Clinic, please call 919-350-4340.
In collaboration with Raleigh Neurology
Goals of the Clinic
- Diagnose concussions
- Provide follow-up care of concussion patients
- Determine when it is safe for athletes to return to play (As mandated by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association)
Criteria for Admission
- Recent sports-related head trauma (within 2 weeks)
- Age 10 to 17 years old
- Purpose is to assess patient to determine return to play
- What is a Concussion?
Our Team
Under the leadership of a Pediatric Neurologist, our team includes:
- Occupational therapists
- Physical therapists
- Speech language pathologists
Services
History and neurological exam
Neurocognitive and functional assessments including:
- Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing (ImPACT Testing)
- Balance testing
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