Dedicated Concussion Services

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 Wake Forest Road Outpatient Rehab Center
3701 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609

For more information on Concussion Services, please call 919-350-4340.

In collaboration with Raleigh Neurology

Goals of Service

• 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?
• Concussion Guide for Parents
• Mild Traumatic Brain Injury or Concussion: Guide for Parents & Caregivers

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