At the St Albans Concussion Rehab Clinic, we provide specialised assessment and treatment for brain injuries in central St Albans.
Our Lead Sports Physiotherapist Jonathan George, ensures personalised evaluation and treatment protocols tailored to each patient's needs. Whether you're an athlete or not, our clinic offers easy booking and fast access to concussion assessments, guaranteeing the highest standard of care.
Our comprehensive services include specialised clinical assessments, guidance on returning to daily activities, tailored management plans, screening for cognitive and emotional symptoms, evaluation of balance and visual issues, and pre-season screenings for athletes.
Access to a certified clinician trained to this high level of assessment and management is limited, with only around 10 clinicians in the UK currently offering this service.
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.
Concussion can occur due to various incidents like falls, accidents, or sports-related impacts such as those in football, rugby, or hockey.
Those experiencing a concussion may exhibit confusion and memory lapses surrounding their injury. In over 90% of concussions, the person remains conscious at the time of injury. A common misconception is that loss of consciousness is a common associated symptom of concussion.
Symptoms of a concussion can vary from individual to individual. Symptoms of concussion include:
Initial concussion management requires a period of both physical and mental rest, involving avoidance of activities that over stimulate the mind, such as excessive screen time or driving. And activities that are physically demanding such as exercise.
Jonathan George will develop a tailored structured programme of gradually increasing cognitive and physical activities until it is advised our concussion patients can return to full activity such as work, school or participating in contact sports.
Typically, 80–90% of individuals experience uncomplicated recoveries within 7 to 10 days following acute concussions.
Specialist Accredited Assessment and Treatment for Brain Injuries
At St Albans Concussion Rehab Clinic our services include:
Complete Concussion Management Inc’s primary focus is evidence-based concussion care and management utilising a network of specialists, clinics, and providers across the world.
CCMI analyse leading research to develop best-in-class approaches to concussion care.
Their evidence-based training programs and integrated healthcare technologies empower multidisciplinary teams to implement standardised care for those impacted by concussions.
From pre-injury multimodal baseline testing to treatment and rehabilitation, recognised clinics such as the St Albans Concussion Rehab Clinic and trained practitioners including Jonathan George offer accessible and timely care to support those impacted by concussions.
Jono is knowledgeable and professional. He has helped me get back to exercising with confidence - he set realistically markers and challenges for me that have helped with my recovery...
Jonathan is incredibly talented, knowing exactly how to fix any pain I’m in... I wouldn’t be where I am on my road to recovery without his help.
Excellent service from all the team, Jonathan has been brilliant with my treatment, hopefully light at the end of the tunnel soon. Highly recommended 👍
Located at 54-56 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3HZ. Open Monday–Friday 8am-5pm.
Our flexible pricing structure is tailored to your unique needs to make this service accessible to all. Whether you require just one session or a series of appointments, we'll work with you to create a personalised plan which will be designed to accommodate your unique needs, ensuring you receive the personalised support you need.
Jonathan is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist with eleven years experience working for the most successful Professional Rugby Union team in England during this period of time; now working as Lead Physiotherapist at Private GP Services, he provides personalised elite level medical care to all. Adopting an empathetic, dedicated and evidenced based approach to treatment, Jonathan offers concussion services including Baseline Testing, Concussion Treatment and return to your normal day to day activities.
15-30 minute appointments with same day and same week appointments (in some locations)
Over two decades of providing top quality healthcare.
Consultation, diagnosis and treatment all in one place.
No commitments. Pay for the services you need on your terms.
New patients must prepay to secure their first appointment. This will be lost in FULL if cancellation is not given with 24 hours notice. If you have small child or a simple ailment, we may be able to arrange shorter first appointment at 15 minutes, but please be aware you will need to discuss your situation prior to booking.
Clinical tests and vaccines are charged in addition to appointment times. No additional charge is made for the issue of private sickness certificates if required within consultation. We are happy to complete any claim forms for referrals.
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