{"id":30276,"date":"2019-07-02T14:40:10","date_gmt":"2019-07-02T14:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neurop.pixel-united.com\/?page_id=30276"},"modified":"2024-12-11T16:06:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:06:33","slug":"concussion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/neurop.pixel-united.com\/en\/concussion\/","title":{"rendered":"Concussion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585337440783{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #eff3f2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585337505225{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Concussion&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1585401723377{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;notexttransform&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-button-69d2a57c09f4c535 .gem-button svg {fill: #ffffff;}.thegem-button-69d2a57c09f4c535 .gem-button:hover svg {fill: #f49237;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-center thegem-button-69d2a57c09f4c535    \"  ><a title=\"Get a FREE Phone consultation\" class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-outline gem-button-text-weight-thin gem-button-border-1  gem-button-tablet-size-tiny gem-button-mobile-size-tiny\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 5px;border-color: #f49237;background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f49237, #f49237);color: #ffffff;\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.borderColor='#f49237';this.style.backgroundColor='transparent';this.style.color='#ffffff';this.style.background='linear-gradient(to bottom , #f49237 , #f49237)';\" onmouseenter=\"this.style.borderColor='#f49237';this.style.backgroundColor='#ffffff';this.style.color='#f49237';this.style.background='linear-gradient(to bottom , #ffffff , #ffffff)';\" href=\"\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\" target=\"_self\">Get a FREE Phone consultation<\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702568384966{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"light\">What<\/span> we can improve<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1702568443582{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%;\">A concussion is a brain injury caused by an impact to the head, an acceleration, sudden deceleration or torsion of the cranial box. The symptoms can vary greatly from person to person.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%;\">When an individual suffers an impact to the head or any of the other mechanical phenomena mentioned, it is important for the person to report to the hospital if they have symptoms. In many cases, the emergency physician will decide to perform a scan or magnetic resonance to ensure that there is no bleeding or damage to the brain structures. That being said, these tests do not make it possible to analyze brain activity. In more than 85% of cases, these tests stand out as normal, even in the presence of severe damage, according to neurologist Jonathan Walker.<sup style=\"font-size: 70%;\"><a href=\"#1\">1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%;\">Several symptoms are related to brain activity such as difficulty with attention, concentration, memory, anxiety, depressed mood, fatigue, headaches, and problems with sleep. In such cases, a qEEG will often make a clear link between the symptoms and brain activity that is deviant from the norm.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1561742434311{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1561657992196{padding-top: 250px !important;padding-bottom: 250px !important;background-image: url(http:\/\/neurop.pixel-united.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Commotion-cerebrale-Neuroperforma-clinique-specialisee-en-Neurofeedback.jpg?id=29842) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560972635919{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-color: #eff3f2 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a01a {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a01a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"light\">What happens at the<\/span> brain level:<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a0a1 {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a0a1\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ptext&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">When an individual suffers brain trauma, neurons will die and the electrical activity of the brain will be affected. Depending on where the damage has occurred, the symptoms may be different.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">At the Neuroperforma Clinic, during the evaluation, we will perform a quantitative electroencephalogram (qEEG), which measures the electrical activity of the brain at 2400 locations at a time, in 3 dimensions. This reading will allow us to see areas of the brain that are hypoactive or hyperactive, which could explain the emergence, for example, of attention difficulties, anxiety, irritability or sleep difficulties).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The neuropsychologist will then interpret the results of the qEEG so as to make the links between the difficulties experienced and the deviations of brain activity. This will help set up a Neurofeedback training program that will aim to bring brain activity back to normal functioning.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a0ff {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a0ff\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560977251662{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"fullwidth-block-69d2a57c0a15d\" class=\"fullwidth-block clearfix\"  style=\"background-color: #ffffff;padding-top: 105px;padding-bottom: 80px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"fullwidth-block-69d2a57c0a15d\")); }<\/script><div class=\"fullwidth-block-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"centered-box\"><div class=\"gem-icon gem-icon-pack-material gem-icon-size-xlarge  gem-icon-shape-square gem-simple-icon gem-icon-use-image\"  style=\"opacity: 1;\"><div class=\"gem-icon-inner\" style=\"\"><span class=\"gem-icon-half-1\" style=\"color: #3c3950;\"><span class=\"back-angle\"><img src=\"http:\/\/neurop.pixel-united.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mental-breakdown.png\" alt=\"#\" \/><\/span><\/span><span class=\"gem-icon-half-2\" style=\"color: #3c3950;\"><span class=\"back-angle\"><img src=\"http:\/\/neurop.pixel-united.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mental-breakdown.png\" alt=\"#\" \/><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a69a {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a69a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"light\">What we train With <\/span>Neurofeedback<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a6ee {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a6ee\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ptext&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%;\">Neurofeedback training will target areas or networks that have significant deviations and for which there are symptoms or difficulties. For example, if the individual has difficulties in attention or memory, we will train these networks. If he has more difficulties with sleep, mood or anxiety, we will target them, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560976789724{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560976998626{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;border-left-color: #eff3f2 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #eff3f2 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #eff3f2 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-color: #eff3f2 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a75a {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a75a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"light\">results<\/span> that can be observed<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a7e5 {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a7e5\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 120%;\"><strong>Video in french only<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-youtube gem-wrapbox gem-wrapbox-style-no-style rounded-corners gem-wrapbox-position-below\" style=\"width: 100%;\"><div class=\"gem-wrapbox-inner gem-ratio-style\" style=\"padding-top: 56.25%\"><iframe class=\"gem-wrapbox-element img-responsive\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" marginheight=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rv3S3R8uxHc?rel=0&amp;wmode=opaque\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560976796402{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-color: #eff3f2 !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a8b2 {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a8b2\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"light\">EFFECTIVENESS ACCORDING <\/span>TO THE STUDIES<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a90f {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0a90f\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;ptext&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">According to a study by Dale Foster, presented at the ISNR annual conference in September 2013<sup style=\"font-size: 70%;\"><a href=\"#2\">2<\/a><\/sup>, Neurofeedback is the most effective approach to treat many persistent symptoms following head trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Did you know that the US Army uses the same devices and software as Neuroperforma to help their soldiers suffering from concussion and post-traumatic stress?<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\"><a name=\"1\"><\/a>1. Walker, J. E. (2007). A neurologist&#8217;s experience with QEEG-guided Neurofeedback following brain injury. Chapter in J. R. Evans (Ed.), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.isnr.org\/cart\/Details.cfm?ProdID=171&amp;category=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Handbook of Neurofeedback<\/a>. Binghampton, NY: Haworth Medical Press, pp. 353-361.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 70%;\"><a name=\"2\"><\/a>2. LORETA Z Score Neurofeedback in the treatment of Veterans with PTSD and TBI<br \/>\nThursday, September 19, 2013, 10:50 AM &#8211; 11:20 AM<br \/>\nDale Foster, Memphis Integral Neurofeedback Institute<br \/>\nKatherine Veazey-Morris, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Memphis, TN <\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-button-69d2a57c0aa053549 .gem-button svg {fill: #ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-right thegem-button-69d2a57c0aa053549    \"  ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-medium gem-button-style-flat gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-icon-position-right\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 0px;background-color: #305a94;color: #ffffff;\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#305a94';this.style.color='#ffffff';\" onmouseenter=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#3c3950';\" href=\"https:\/\/neurop.pixel-united.com\/en\/the-process\/\" target=\"_self\">See the process<i class=\"gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-material \">&#xf146;<\/i><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0aa8b {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0aa8b\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; disable_element=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1731697331083{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #305a94 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"styled-subtitle\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The services offered are reimbursed by several <strong>insurance companies<\/strong>. <\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"styled-subtitle\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">You have questions?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1647862618918{background-color: #f49237 !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"styled-subtitle\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a style=\"color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/neurop.pixel-united.com\/en\/book-an-appointment\/\">Get a <strong>FREE<\/strong><br \/>\nPhone consultation<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1714969525993{padding-bottom: 60px !important;}&#8221;]Le trouble du d\u00e9ficit de l&#8217;attention avec ou sans hyperactivit\u00e9 (TDA\/TDAH) est une condition neurod\u00e9veloppementale complexe qui toucherait 5 \u00e0 8 % des enfants. Il peut \u00eatre d\u00e9crit par une panoplie de sympt\u00f4mes li\u00e9s \u00e0 des dysfonctions ou \u00e0 une pauvre maturation des lobes frontaux.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579179662142{margin-bottom: 0px !important;background-color: #eff3f2 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579179629669{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34949&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1579179655700{padding-right: 40px !important;padding-left: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0ab22 {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0ab22\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h3\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"light\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the symptoms of a concussion?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0ab7e {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0ab7e\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;ptext&#8221;]A concussion is a disruption of brain function following a head injury. The injury can be caused by direct or indirect impact to the head, face, neck, or body. It can also result from sudden acceleration or deceleration.<\/p>\n<p>During a concussion, clinical manifestations can vary and evolve differently depending on several factors, including the patient&#8217;s age, the number of concussions suffered in the past, certain genetic predispositions, etc. Many signs can initially alert that a person has experienced a head injury. Following a concussion during physical activity, you may have difficulty maintaining your balance, feel drowsy, have a vacant stare, or start vomiting. As for the symptoms experienced, they include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>headaches,<\/li>\n<li>dizziness,<\/li>\n<li>trouble concentrating, confusion, and disorientation,<\/li>\n<li>balance problems,<\/li>\n<li>memory impairment,<\/li>\n<li>sleep disturbances,<\/li>\n<li>drowsiness,<\/li>\n<li>blurred vision and sensitivity to light.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Several studies report that the majority of people who have suffered a concussion have manifested the first three symptoms. They can be transient or persist throughout life. Severe concussion is characterized by prolonged and profound loss of consciousness (coma). Upon regaining consciousness, other symptoms such as vomiting, speech difficulties, and balance problems may occur.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0abd5 {margin-top: 30px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0abd5\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1560977251662{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"fullwidth-block-69d2a57c0ac28\" class=\"fullwidth-block clearfix\"  style=\"background-color: #ffffff;padding-top: 105px;padding-bottom: 80px;\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"fullwidth-block-69d2a57c0ac28\")); }<\/script><div class=\"fullwidth-block-inner\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0ad37 {margin-top: 20px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0ad37\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Diagnostic evaluation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69d2a57c0adc3 {margin-top: 40px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69d2a57c0adc3\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;ptext&#8221;]In Canada, concussions related to sports practice are considered a public health problem. During physical activity, the number of head injuries reported by athletes suggests that the concussion rate is, on average 5 to 15%. However, this figure may increase in teams with established concussion management protocols. The practice of several contact sports, such as ice hockey, skiing, and football, can lead to this head injury.<\/p>\n<p>Other activities, such as socce,r also favor concussions. It is indeed a fast sport that differs from other disciplines where the use of the head is a fundamental part of aerial play. Accidents with impact on the playing surface or in aerial duels are also common.<\/p>\n<p>Athletes are not the only patients to suffer from this brain injury. Apart from hockey and other contact sports presenting a risk of concussions, car accidents or falls are risk factors.<\/p>\n<p>Any collision causing a sudden movement of the neck or head can lead to a concussion. Symptoms of a head injury may appear up to 48-72 hours after an impact. Concussions may therefore sometimes not be detected by the doctor if a clinic consultation is completed in the early moments following a car accident.<\/p>\n<p>Many children and adolescents also suffer injuries during sports activities as a result of falls, collisions, or accidents in the schoolyard. School professionals can facilitate healing and the gradual return to learning after the incident.<\/p>\n<p>To diagnose a concussion, the healthcare professional performs a clinical examination and prescribes specific tests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>medical imaging tests,<\/li>\n<li>blood tests,<\/li>\n<li>neurological examinations,<\/li>\n<li>electroencephalogram.<\/li>\n<li>A doctor or a neuropsychologist can make the diagnosis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Neuroperforma clinics do not make diagnoses. Through neurofeedback, we target brain regions with significant deviations that may be related to concussion symptoms. Our approach is very effective and offers rapid and lasting results. 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