Concussion Care · Janesville, WI

Don't wait it out.

A concussion isn't a bruise that heals on the couch. Early assessment, targeted rehab, and a staged return get athletes back faster and safer. We assess within 24 hours.

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Suspected concussion? Call now.

Within a few hours we can screen the injury over the phone, book a same or next-day in-person assessment, and coordinate with your school or league. If you can't get through, use the form and we'll call you back within an hour during clinic hours.

(608) 284-8791

Mon–Fri · 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM · After hours, use the form →

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Educational information only — not a substitute for individual medical assessment. If any emergency signs are present, call 911.

The Framework

Recognize. Remove. Refer.

For parents, coaches, and athletes — the three things that matter in the moments after a hit. Anyone can make the call.

01

Recognize

A hit to the head, neck, or body — plus any sign or symptom below. Blackout not required.

No blackout needed
02

Remove

Out of the game or practice. No return to play that day, no matter how "fine" they say they are.

Anyone can make the call
03

Refer

Assessed by a health care provider within 24 to 48 hours. Early assessment shortens recovery.

Don't wait it out

What to look for

Signs and symptoms.

Any one of these on the sideline is enough. Don't wait for "definitely a concussion" — err on removal.

Signs

What you see

  • Dazed or blank stare
  • Slow to get up, clumsy
  • Can't recall the hit
  • Answers slowly, forgets plays
  • Vomiting
  • Emotional, irritable, or flat

Symptoms

What they tell you

  • Dizzy or off balance
  • Headache or pressure
  • Foggy, "not right"
  • Nauseous
  • Light or noise hurts
  • Blurry vision, neck pain
44 vs 22
Days to recover
Athletes who finished the game vs. those pulled immediately.
6×
The risk
Of still having symptoms at three weeks if they were dizzy right after the hit.
Emergency

Call 911 if you see any of these.

Neck pain? Don't move them. Leave the helmet on and wait for EMS.

The benefit of early rehab

Waiting is not treatment.

A few days of relative rest, then get assessed and treated. The research is clear.

13 vs 17
Days to recovery
Median days to recovery — prescribed aerobic exercise vs. placebo. JAMA Pediatrics, 2019
73% vs 7%
Cleared within 8 weeks
Neck and vestibular rehab vs. usual care. BJSM, 2014

What that looks like here

Rehabbed, not waited out.

  • We find which profile is driving the symptoms
  • Treat the neck, balance system, and eyes directly
  • Exercise dosed just under the symptom threshold
  • A staged return to school, practice, and contact
  • Written clearance handled for school or league

Ready isn't a date on the calendar. It's something we test for.

Return-to-play protocol, at-home do's and don'ts, the six concussion profiles, and the full parent/coach checklist — all in the downloadable guide below.

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Don't wait it out.

Book a concussion assessment. We identify the profile, treat it directly, and handle the return-to-play clearance for school or league.

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Download the full guide (PDF)

Sources: CDC HEADS UP · Amsterdam 2023 consensus statement · Wis. Stat. 118.293 — Educational information only, not a substitute for individual medical assessment.