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Getting diagnosed with a concussion is only half the journey. What happens next: your treatment and rehabilitation: is what determines how quickly and how safely you get back to the sport, study and life you love. And contrary to old-school advice, modern concussion recovery is about much more than just “resting in a dark room.” Why structured rehab beats waiting it out For years, the standard advice was complete rest until symptoms disappeared. We now know that prolonged, to

So you’ve had a head knock and you’re worried it might be a concussion. What now? Many people aren’t sure whether what they’re feeling is “just a knock” or something that needs proper attention, and that uncertainty is exactly why a professional assessment is so valuable. A concussion diagnosis can only be made by a qualified health professional. At the Melbourne Sports Concussion Clinic, we don’t rely on a single test. Instead, we combine several established assessment tools

Every footy, soccer, hockey and basketball season in Australia brings the same risk: head knocks. While you can’t always prevent them, you can prepare for them. One of the most effective ways to give an athlete the best chance of a safe, well-managed recovery is something done before a single game is played, a concussion baseline test. What is baseline testing? Baseline testing is a computerised, neurocognitive test of how your brain works when it’s healthy. Using the ImPACT

It happens in a heartbeat. One moment your teenager is going up for a mark at the local footy, or chasing a loose ball at netball, and the next they’ve come off second-best in a clash of heads. On weekend grounds right across Australia, head knocks are part of the game, but knowing how to respond to one is what keeps players safe. At community level, the person on the sideline is often a parent, a volunteer first-aider, a student trainer or a club runner rather than a doctor.

Concussions are widely recognised as mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs), but their effects can linger long after the initial incident. While many people recover from a concussion within a couple of weeks, some experience persistent symptoms that disrupt their daily lives. This condition is known as post-concussion syndrome (PCS). In this comprehensive guide by Melbourne Sports Concussion, we’ll explore the causes, symptoms, and latest approaches to post concussion syndrome