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Concussion Rehabilitation in Swift Current

Physiotherapy for headaches, dizziness, neck pain and foggy thinking after a hit to the head, plus a step-by-step return to school, work and sport.

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No referral
needed to book with a physiotherapist in Saskatchewan
WCB and SGI
claims supported for work and car accident injuries
U of S Huskies
where the clinic owner has worked as medical support staff
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Headaches, Dizziness and Brain Fog After a Hit

What Is Concussion Rehabilitation and Who Is It For

A concussion is a brain injury caused by a hit to the head, or by a force that jolts the head and neck hard enough to shake the brain. A fall on the ice can do it. So can a hockey hit or a car accident. You don't need to be knocked out to have one.

Concussion rehabilitation is physiotherapy aimed at the systems a concussion can disrupt: balance, eye movements, the inner ear, the neck and how your body handles exercise. It suits anyone with symptoms after a head injury, from a teenager who took a check in a game to an adult who slipped on a step or was rear-ended on the highway.

The reassuring part is that concussion symptoms often settle within a few weeks. Getting gradually active again, at a level that doesn't push your symptoms up much, tends to help that process rather than slow it down. Our job is to work out how much activity is right for you, and when.

When a Head Injury Needs Emergency Care First

Go to the emergency department or call 911 if you, or someone you're with, has any of these after a head injury: a severe or worsening headache, repeated vomiting, a seizure, growing confusion or drowsiness, weakness or numbness, slurred speech, or any loss of consciousness.

These signs need a doctor right away, before physiotherapy. If something comes up during your assessment that needs medical attention, we'll stop and help you get to the right place.

Concussion Symptoms We Work With

Headaches After a Hit or Fall

Dizziness and Vertigo

Neck Pain After a Collision

Trouble Concentrating

Sensitivity to Light or Noise

Fatigue and Poor Sleep

Irritability and Low Patience

Concussion from a Car Accident

Hockey and Sport Concussions

Your First Visit

What a Concussion Assessment Involves

Wear comfortable clothing you can move in. The visit opens with a conversation, then works through each system a concussion can affect.

  1. Your Story and Symptoms

    How the injury happened, what you're feeling, what makes it better or worse, how you're sleeping, and what you need to get back to at school, work or in sport.

  2. Balance and Eye Movements

    We check how your eyes track and focus, and how steady you're standing and moving. Both can be thrown off after a concussion.

  3. Your Neck

    The neck is often strained in the same hit or fall. An irritated neck can cause headaches and dizziness of its own, so we test its movement, strength and sore spots.

  4. Inner Ear Function

    If dizziness or vertigo is part of the picture, we test the inner ear and balance system to see whether it's contributing.

  5. A Light Exercise Check

    A gentle, monitored bout of exercise shows how your symptoms respond to effort. It may stir symptoms up for a short while, so we watch closely and stop when needed.

  6. A Plan You Understand

    Before you leave, we explain what we think is driving your symptoms, what you can do at home, and roughly how recovery may unfold from here.
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Active, Guided Recovery

Our Approach to Concussion Rehabilitation in Swift Current

For years, the advice after a concussion was to rest in a dark room until every symptom was gone. Current research points another way. A short stretch of relative rest in the first day or two, followed by gentle activity that doesn't significantly worsen symptoms, tends to support recovery better.

Your plan is built around what's driving your symptoms, not a set protocol for the word concussion. Depending on what the assessment shows, it may include:

  • A guided exercise program that raises your activity in steps your symptoms can handle
  • Hands-on treatment and exercise when a strained neck is adding headaches or dizziness
  • Vestibular rehabilitation when the inner ear or balance system is behind dizziness or vertigo

You'll also get practical advice for school, work, screens and sleep. With your consent, we're happy to talk with your doctor, coach or school so everyone's working from the same plan.

Return to Learn, Work and Play

Getting Back to School, Work and Sport After a Concussion

We guide you through a step-by-step return that follows current Canadian concussion guidelines. You move forward when your symptoms allow, not by the calendar.

  1. The First Day or Two

    Relative rest, not total rest. Light daily activity that doesn't make symptoms much worse is usually okay, and sleep is part of the plan.

  2. Gradual Activity

    Walking or light exercise, built up as your tolerance improves. We set clear limits with you so you know when to ease off and when it's safe to do more.

  3. Back to School or Work

    Often a lighter load first, with breaks, shorter days or less screen time. We can communicate with your school or employer to make the return realistic.

  4. Sport-Specific Training

    For athletes, drills and training without contact, progressing stage by stage as long as symptoms stay settled.

  5. Medical Clearance Before Full Contact

    A physician or nurse practitioner clears you before you return to full contact. With your consent, we share progress notes to help with that decision.
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Coverage, Clinicians and Local Care

Who You'll See and How Concussion Care Is Covered

Concussion rehabilitation at Stride is delivered by our physiotherapists, who are registered with the Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists. You don't need a doctor's referral to see a physiotherapist in Saskatchewan, though some insurance plans ask for one before they'll cover visits, so check your plan first.

Concussion care is billed as physiotherapy, which extended health plans may include. If the injury happened on the job it may fall under WCB, and a car accident may fall under SGI. Bring your claim number to your first visit. We communicate with both and help plan a realistic return to work after an injury. We'll go over fees when you book.

Jory, the clinic owner and a physiotherapist, has worked as medical support staff with the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, and the clinic regularly helps hockey players and other athletes return to sport safely. Concussion care, vestibular rehabilitation and neck treatment all happen under one roof in Swift Current, so families across Southwest Saskatchewan may not need the drive to Regina or Saskatoon for this care.

Concussion Rehabilitation Questions, Answered

How soon after a concussion should I book an assessment?

Once emergency warning signs have been ruled out, you can book within the first few days. Early guidance on how much to do can be useful, and you don't need to wait for symptoms to clear before coming in. If you're unsure whether to see a doctor first, call the clinic and we'll talk it through.

Do I need a CT scan or MRI after a concussion?

A concussion is identified from your symptoms and an examination. Standard scans are often normal after a concussion, because they look for things like bleeding or a fracture rather than the concussion itself. A doctor decides whether imaging is needed. If anything in your assessment suggests it should be checked, we'll tell you and help you get to your doctor.

What if my symptoms haven't settled after a few weeks?

Lingering symptoms can be driven by something specific that can be worked on, such as a strained neck, an inner ear problem or a drop in how much exercise you tolerate. A reassessment looks at each of these. If something needs a doctor or specialist, we'll say so and help with the referral.

Can children and teens be seen for a concussion?

Yes. We see people of all ages, including young athletes. A parent or guardian can come along to appointments, and with consent we can share updates with the school or coach so the return to learning and sport stays coordinated.

Book a Concussion Assessment

If headaches, dizziness or a foggy head have followed a hit or fall, an assessment at our Swift Current clinic can help sort out what's driving them and what to do next.

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