Research Backed 

At the heart of our concussion care is a deep commitment to evidence-based practice. We combine clinical expertise with the latest concussion research to ensure our patients receive the most effective, up-to-date support throughout their recovery journey. Every assessment and treatment plan is grounded in current science—because your brain health deserves nothing less.

As proud members of the Complete Concussion Management (CCMI) network, we have access to the world’s largest database of concussion-related data and research. All clinics in this network receive monthly updates summarising the latest peer-reviewed findings, ensuring our methods are continually refined in line with evolving best practices.

Our approach begins with a thorough evaluation of your cognitive, psychological, and physiological function using validated assessment tools. These tests help us understand the full scope of your symptoms and guide the creation of a personalised recovery plan.

Our training is rooted in the most current research, and we take a multi-modal approach to care—looking beyond the injury itself to understand why symptoms persist and how best to support your healing. We also provide structured home-based programmes, so you can actively participate in your recovery every day, even outside the clinic.

Hands-on Manual Therapy 

In today’s fast-evolving world of concussion management, manual therapy remains a powerful yet often overlooked tool for recovery. Techniques like joint manipulation, soft tissue therapy, cranial osteopathy, and rehabilitation are essential for restoring function and alleviating the complex symptoms of concussion and post-concussion syndrome (PCS).

Every concussion comes with an associated cervical spine injury or 'whiplash' — a critical factor that can worsen cognitive fatigue, visual disturbances, dizziness, headaches, and difficulty concentrating if left untreated. Manual therapy directly targets these musculoskeletal dysfunctions, helping to restore joint mechanics, release painful trigger points, and rebalance the body's systems. Proper hands-on assessment, including joint palpation, soft tissue evaluation, and postural control testing, ensures that every hidden layer of injury is addressed.

But recovery doesn't end with hands-on care. We pair manual therapy with targeted rehabilitation exercises designed to rebuild stability, enhance motor control, and prevent symptom recurrence. Addressing movement patterns and postural deficits strengthens recovery outcomes and provides long-term resilience against future injuries.

By integrating manual therapy and individualised rehabilitation into every concussion care plan, we accelerate healing, ease symptoms, and give patients the best chance of a full, lasting recovery. Manual therapy isn’t just an add-on; it’s a cornerstone of concussion rehabilitation.

Multi-modal Care

Concussion recovery is rarely a one-size-fits-all journey. For concussion patients, a broader and more integrated approach is essential to ensure all symptoms are identified, addressed and resolved. At HeadWise Concussion Care, we take pride in offering a wrap-around, multidisciplinary model of care that puts the patient at the centre of a coordinated team of experts.

Our multimodal approach recognises that concussion affects not just the brain, but the entire body—and sometimes the emotional wellbeing of patients too. This is why we bring together a skilled team of professionals with complementary specialties to address the many facets of concussion.

Our in-house services include:

• Osteopathy, focusing on the physical and structural effects of concussion, such as cervical spine dysfunction and musculoskeletal imbalances.

• Counselling, a compassionate, trauma-aware therapy model that helps patients navigate emotional challenges such as anxiety, frustration, low mood, or identity shifts that may arise during recovery.

• Functional vision therapy, targeting visual system disruptions—like blurred vision, tracking problems, or eye strain—that often go hand-in-hand with concussion but are frequently missed.

By combining these modalities, we ensure our patients receive care that is not only comprehensive but cohesive. Every part of the plan works together to reduce symptoms, promote nervous system regulation, and help individuals return to their lives with greater resilience and confidence.

This team-based, whole-person approach is what sets us apart—and what enables us to support even the most complex and on-going concussion cases.