Core Concussion Clinic
Powered by Core Active Health
A Complete Concussions Certified Clinic
Evidence-Based Concussion Assessment, Rehabilitation & Return-to-Sport Care
Core Concussion Clinic, powered by Core Active Health, provides comprehensive concussion assessment and rehabilitation for athletes, students, and active individuals of all ages.
As a Complete Concussions certified clinic, we deliver evidence-based concussion management using internationally recognised assessment and rehabilitation principles to support safe recovery and confident return to school, work, exercise, and sport.
Our team understands that every concussion presentation is different. That’s why we take an individualised approach to care, combining detailed assessment with targeted rehabilitation strategies tailored to the specific needs of each person.
We assess and manage a wide range of concussion presentations, including sport-related concussion, prolonged concussion symptoms, vestibular dysfunction, exercise intolerance, balance impairment, cervical spine involvement, and return-to-performance planning.
At Core Concussion Clinic, our goal is not simply symptom resolution, it is helping people safely return to the activities that matter most to them.
What Is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of brain injury that occurs when a forceful impact to the head, neck, or body causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull. This can temporarily affect how the brain functions, even if scans such as MRI or CT imaging appear normal.
Concussions can occur during sport, exercise, falls, motor vehicle accidents, or everyday incidents, and symptoms can vary significantly from person to person.
Common symptoms may include:
Headache or pressure in the head
Dizziness or balance problems
Neck pain
Nausea
Sensitivity to light or noise
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating or remembering
Feeling slowed down, foggy, or “not quite right”
Loss of consciousness does not need to occur for a concussion to be diagnosed.
Early assessment and appropriate management are important to support recovery and guide a safe return to school, work, exercise, and sport.
Concussion Treatment & Rehabilitation
Following a concussion, early assessment and appropriate management are important for supporting recovery and reducing the risk of prolonged symptoms. Research continues to show that individuals who are assessed early by a healthcare professional experienced in concussion management often experience better recovery outcomes.
At Core Concussion Clinic, we provide evidence-based concussion assessment and rehabilitation tailored to the individual, their symptoms, and the demands of their daily life, school, work, or sport.
In the first 24–48 hours following a concussion, a short period of relative physical and cognitive rest is generally recommended. After this initial phase, current evidence supports a gradual and symptom-guided return to activity rather than complete prolonged rest.
Every concussion presentation is different. Some individuals recover quickly, while others may experience ongoing symptoms that require more targeted rehabilitation and support.
If symptoms persist beyond the expected recovery timeframe, an individualised rehabilitation program may be recommended. Depending on the person and their presentation, treatment may include:
Guided exercise rehabilitation
Vestibular and balance rehabilitation
Visual and oculomotor rehabilitation
Cervical spine and associated neck treatment
Return-to-school, work, exercise, and sport planning
Education and symptom management strategies
Graduated return-to-play progression
Baseline and follow-up testing where appropriate
Our goal is to provide a structured, evidence-based approach to concussion care that supports safe recovery and a confident return to the activities that matter most.
Our Concussion Services
At Core Concussion Clinic, we provide comprehensive, evidence-based concussion assessment and rehabilitation tailored to the individual and their stage of recovery.
Our concussion management approach combines current scientific evidence with practical, personalised care to help support safe recovery and confident return to school, work, exercise, and sport.
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Assessment and rehabilitation for dizziness, balance impairment, motion sensitivity, and vestibular dysfunction commonly associated with concussion.
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Targeted assessment and rehabilitation for visual symptoms including blurred vision, difficulty focusing, eye strain, and tracking difficulties.
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Management of associated neck pain, stiffness, headaches, and whiplash-related symptoms that commonly occur alongside concussion injuries.
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Individualised, symptom-guided exercise programs designed to safely reintroduce physical activity and support recovery.
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Comprehensive concussion screening and monitoring to help guide rehabilitation progress and return-to-activity decisions.
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Structured and graduated return-to-learn, return-to-work, and return-to-play strategies tailored to the individual’s symptoms and goals.
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Multimodal baseline concussion testing to help establish pre-injury cognitive and physical performance measures for athletes and sporting organisations.
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Evidence-based education and guidance for patients, families, coaches, teachers, and sporting organisations throughout the recovery process.
Baseline & Pre-Season Concussion Testing
Baseline concussion testing, also known as pre-season testing, provides an overview of how the brain and nervous system are functioning before injury occurs.
At Core Concussion Clinic, our multimodal baseline testing combines a series of physical, cognitive, visual, and balance-based assessments to establish an individual’s healthy pre-injury profile.
Depending on the assessment, testing may include areas such as:
Balance and postural control
Reaction time
Memory and cognitive processing
Visual tracking and eye movement function
Symptom screening
Neurological and exercise-related assessment
If a concussion occurs, these baseline results can help guide management by allowing comparison to the athlete’s normal pre-injury function. This can assist in identifying ongoing deficits, monitoring recovery progress, and supporting safer return-to-sport decision making.
Not all baseline concussion testing is the same. Our approach utilises evidence-based multimodal assessment principles designed to provide a more comprehensive understanding of brain and nervous system function than single-test screening alone.
Baseline testing may be beneficial for:
Contact and collision sport athletes
School and representative athletes
Community sporting clubs
Individuals with previous concussion history
Athletes returning from prior concussion injury
Concussion Tracker Smartphone Application
At Core Concussion Clinic, we utilise the Concussion Tracker smartphone application to help support communication, symptom monitoring, and safer return-to-sport decision making throughout the recovery process.
The Concussion Tracker app allows patients, families, athletes, and healthcare providers to stay connected and monitor recovery progress in real time. This helps create a more streamlined and collaborative approach to concussion management.
Depending on the individual and situation, the app may assist with:
Symptom tracking and recovery monitoring
Recording concussion history and timelines
Sideline and follow-up assessments
Monitoring return-to-school, work, exercise, and sport progress
Accessing baseline concussion testing results
Secure sharing of medical documents and updates
Communication between athlete, family, and healthcare provider
Tracking recovery progression over time
The app is designed to support evidence-based concussion care and improve continuity throughout the rehabilitation and return-to-play process.
The Concussion Tracker app is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Concussion Support for Sporting Clubs & Schools
Core Concussion Clinic works alongside sporting clubs, schools, coaches, athletes, and healthcare teams to help support safer concussion management practices across all levels of sport — from grassroots participation through to competitive and high-performance environments.
Powered by the evidence-based Complete Concussions network, we provide education, assessment, and concussion management solutions designed to support athlete safety, recovery, and return-to-play decision making.
Our services may include:
Baseline and pre-season concussion testing
Concussion assessment and rehabilitation
Return-to-learn, work, and sport planning
Concussion education for athletes, coaches, parents, and staff
Sideline concussion support and guidance
Concussion policy and procedure development
Support with concussion documentation and compliance
Resources for schools and sporting organisations
Communication and coordination between athletes, families, schools, coaches, and healthcare providers
We understand the challenges clubs and schools face when managing concussion safely and appropriately. Our goal is to help provide practical, evidence-based support that assists organisations in creating safer sporting and learning environments.
To learn more about concussion support services for your sporting club, school, or organisation, please contact our team.