Concussion Management

CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT

The Concussion Clinic at Max Health Fredericton consists of a team of Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and Athletic Therapists.

Fredericton Concussion Management

Our healthcare professionals will complete a thorough assessment to determine the appropriate concussion profile for the patient:

Cervicogenic
Post Concussion Headache
Cognitive Fatigue
Ocular Disturbance
Vestibular Disturbance
Anxiety/Depression

What is a concussion?

A concussion (also referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury) is a traumatic brain injury caused by the brain moving in the skull. It is usually caused by impact to the head, face, or neck or a blow to the body that causes a sudden jolting of the head. This can include injuries incurred due to falling, assault, sport, or motor vehicle accident (e.g., whiplash). A diagnosis of concussion does NOT require a loss of consciousness.

What are the symptoms of a concussion?

Symptoms of a concussion can affect you physically, cognitively, emotionally, and can disrupt your sleep patterns.

PHYSICALLY

dizziness
headache
nausea
pressure in the head
trouble with balance
sensitivity to light or noise
blurry vision

COGNITIVELY

confusion
fogginess / not thinking clearly
difficulty concentrating
poor memory

EMOTIONALLY

irritability
nervousness or anxiousness
more emotional
sadness

SLEEP DISTURBANCE

feeling unusually tired
can’t sleep
sleeping poorly
sleeping too much

If you think that you have sustained a concussion, seek immediate medical attention from a healthcare professional specifically trained in concussion management.

Contact our Concussion Clinic at 506-451-6837.

CONCUSSION CLINIC FAQ

What should I do if I have been diagnosed with a concussion?

If you have recently suffered a concussion, you should start the healing process by resting for 72 hours. Following this timeframe, you can commence light activity that does not cause an increase in symptoms. Do not progress until you have seen a concussion professional at one of our two Max Health Institute locations in Fredericton.

Max Health’s Concussion Clinic aims to provide the City of Fredericton and surrounding areas with an evidence-based assessment and treatment protocol for those who have suffered a concussive incident.

What services are included in concussion management?

Concussion Assessment
Monitored Return-to-Learn/-Play Management
Vestibular (Inner Ear) & Basic Vision Assessment
SCAT5 Assessment
Cervical (Neck) Assessment
Following of the NB Trauma Guidelines

Why does my therapist look at my neck when I have a concussion?

Research supports that some of the symptoms with your concussion may be neck-related more so than a traumatic brain injury. It is very common for concussion clients to also have whiplash symptoms.

If I have a concussion, do I need to stay in a dark room or be on bedrest?

It is important to rest fully for 72 hours after a concussion. After 72 hours, the latest evidence-based research supports light physical and mental exercise to accelerate the healing process. This is one of the main reasons why it is imperative to see a trained concussion therapist to determine what exercises are best for you after a concussion.

Tyson Stewart

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Prospect Street

Meet Tyson!

Tyson brings over 17 years of massage experience to Max Health Institute. He began his post-secondary education at the University of New Brunswick, graduating in 2001 with a BScKin. Tyson then attended the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage and graduated with a diploma in Massage Therapy in 2003. During this time Tyson found a passion for working with athletes and myofascial dysfunctions. Specializing in myofascial work and how it can affect an individual, Tyson uses his many years of experience to bring a unique treatment approach to each client he treats.

Tyson has been the massage therapist for the UNB Men’s Hockey Team since 2008. He is also a part time instructor at the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage, teaching Fundamentals of Sports Massage and Applied Myofascial Massage. This has given him the opportunity to work with many professional athletes over the years along with the Canadian National Women’s Hockey Team.

In addition to being a skilled massage therapist, Tyson is also a part-time Registered Nurse at the Dr. Everett Chalmer’s Regional Hospital. In his spare time, he loves watching his son and daughter, Ty and Whitney, play sports and spending time with his wife, Pam.

Caitlin Marshall

Athletic Therapist

Clinic – Currie Center (UNB)

Meet Caitlin!

Caitlin began her post-secondary education at the University of Guelph where she obtained an BScHon in Human Kinetics. While playing for the Women’s Varsity Basketball team, she was first exposed to the field of Athletic Therapy. After volunteering in the Varsity Clinic, she fell in love with the profession and decided to continue her education with a degree in Athletic and Exercise Therapy from Camosun College in Victoria, BC.

Upon graduation, Caitlin moved to Ottawa to work with the varsity programs at Carleton University. During her two years there, she was an assistant with the Men’s Football team and the Lead Therapist with the Women’s Basketball team, diversifying her experience with elite athletes across all sports.

Knowing the importance of continued learning, Caitlin participated in a 3-month internship at ALTIS in Phoenix AZ in 2017. It was here that she discovered her passion for biomechanics and speed development, learning from some of the top coaches, sport medicine practitioners, and athletes in the world.

Using all that she has learned, Caitlin enjoys working with athletes and runners of all abilities, improving running and acceleration mechanics, helping athletes stay injury-free and achieve their best in their field of play.

In her free time, Caitlin enjoys getting together with family and friends, and staying active with running, hiking, and yoga.

Geoffrey Mabey

Co-Owner, Athletic Therapist & Osteopath

Clinic – Currie Center (UNB) & Prospect Street

Meet Geoff!

Geoff has been an Athletic Therapist for over 20 years and has been practicing as an Osteopath since 2011, receiving his designation in 2014. He has gained a significant amount of experience working and a tremendous passion working with high-level athletes, beginning with the AHL Saint John Flames, then with Canada Basketball’s Men’s Development Team from 2003-20015, and most recently as the Head Athletic Therapist/Osteopath with Volleyball Canada’s Female Youth/U20 National Team since 2016. Geoff also enjoys using his knowledge and skills to help young athletes.

In addition to his devotion to working with athletes, Geoff has developed an overall treatment approach for assessing and treating his patients with a holistic viewpoint and the goal of determining the true nature of the patient’s issues. Through this ideology, he uses osteopathic manual techniques, functional movement assessment and correction, athletic therapy, and exercise-based rehab to help his clients. Geoff feels that these techniques, as well as encouraging each person to take control of their injury situation, are essential parts of the rehabilitation process and knowing how to help yourself.

Geoff does his best to practice what he preaches by making time to exercise and get outside and enjoy nature with his dog, Watson. He loves to be in the woods at his camp and is always researching a new place to explore or to travel. His numerous travel destinations through work and pleasure have provided a true appreciation of health and quality of life.

Thea Loughrey

Massage Therapist

Clinic – Currie Center (UNB)

Meet Thea!

Originally from Brockville Ontario, Thea found her way down East and began her post-secondary education at the University of New Brunswick graduating with BScKin in 2018. Upon completion of her degree, Thea completed another two years of post-secondary education at the Atlantic College of Therapeutic Massage, graduating as class Valedictorian in 2020.

Thea specializes in sports massage and has clinical experience with neurological conditions, chronic pain, acute injuries, and rehabilitation. She enjoys the uniqueness that each client brings to the massage table and uses a variety of techniques and modalities throughout her treatments, including Swedish massage, myofascial, and craniosacral techniques. She makes sure that her treatments are tailored to the wants and needs of each client. Thea is excited to be working with the Max Health Institute & Physiotherapy team to help our clients feel great on and off the massage table.

In her spare time, Thea enjoys reading, photography, making music, spending time outdoors, travelling, and being with her friends and family.