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scope of practice
The services a regulated health care practitioner is permitted to perform in keeping with the terms of their professional license and college regulations.
interdisciplinary care
Health care/services provided by a grouping of different types of practitioners, often multiple disciplines. Interdisciplinary care requires collaboration and communication around the needs of the patient, respecting practice scopes and the qualifications brought by the different providers. It may also be known as inter-professional practice.
prolonged symptoms
A variety of physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral symptoms that may endure for weeks or months following a concussion.
evidence-based
Information and treatments that are supported by rigorously executed scientific research.
post-concussion care
Health care or services provided over time to individuals who have sustained a concussion, beginning with assessment and diagnosis from a specifically qualified professional.
PCP (primary care provider)
A physician or nurse practitioner who sees people who have common medical problems and can provide comprehensive management of a health issue. This person provides continuing care to patients and coordinates referrals to other health care practitioners.
baseline
A standard test by which things are measured or compared.
neurocognitive
a term used to describe cognitive functions closely linked to the function of particular areas, neural pathways, or cortical networks in the brain.
neuropsychology
A specialty of psychology concerned with the study of the relationships between the brain and behavior, including the use of psychological tests and assessment techniques to diagnose specific cognitive and behavioral deficits.
norms or normative
A statistical description of the test performance of a well-defined group that serves as a reference by which to gauge the performance of the other individuals who take the test
trajectory
Also referred to as a clinical pathway, a trajectory helps us understand what system or systems in the brain have been affected due to concussion. We have identified six unique clinical trajectories that may be present, both in isolation and overlapping with other trajectories. Every trajectory requires specific treatment, which is reflected in the patient’s individual treatment plan.
vestibular system
The sensory system that is responsible for balance and spatial orientation. It includes parts of your brain and inner ear, and provides information regarding head movements and positions to maintain visual and balance control. Common symptoms associated with a vestibular concussion include dizziness, fogginess, and nausea. Patients presenting with vestibular involvement will be referred for a more thorough evaluation and possibly vestibular therapy.
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