Concussion Management

Concussion management is a comprehensive, brain‑based approach to evaluating, monitoring, and treating the cognitive, emotional, and functional effects of a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). Led by a licensed neuropsychologist, this process focuses on understanding how the injury is affecting thinking, mood, behavior, and daily performance—and guiding recovery safely and effectively.

Concussion symptoms can vary widely and may include difficulties with attention, memory, processing speed, headaches, fatigue, emotional changes, or challenges returning to work, school, or sports. Neuropsychological concussion management uses evidence‑based cognitive assessment to establish a baseline, track recovery over time, and identify factors that may be contributing to prolonged or unresolved symptoms.

Care is highly individualized and may include cognitive testing, symptom monitoring, education about brain recovery, and targeted recommendations for pacing, accommodations, and gradual return to activity. When appropriate, treatment may also integrate cognitive‑remediation strategies, psychotherapy, and coordination with medical providers to support both brain healing and emotional well‑being.

Concussion management is appropriate for children, adolescents, and adults following sports‑related injuries, accidents, falls, or other impacts to the head—whether symptoms are recent or ongoing. By combining neuropsychological expertise with practical guidance, concussion management helps patients recover with confidence, reduce the risk of re‑injury, and return to daily life safely and successfully.

Signs You May Benefit from Concussion Management

You may benefit from neuropsychological concussion management if you or your child experience any of the following after a hit to the head or body—even if medical imaging was normal or the injury seemed mild:

  • Persistent headaches, dizziness, nausea, or light/sound sensitivity
  • Difficulty with attention, concentration, memory, or mental clarity
  • Feeling slowed down, foggy, or easily fatigued mentally
  • Increased irritability, anxiety, sadness, or emotional reactivity
  • Trouble returning to school, work, sports, or daily responsibilities
  • Sleep changes, including trouble falling or staying asleep
  • Symptoms that worsen with cognitive or physical activity
  • Concussion symptoms lasting longer than expected or returning after initial improvement

Prior concussions or concerns about safe return to activity

Early evaluation and targeted guidance can reduce the risk of prolonged symptoms and support a safer, more confident recovery.