Welcome to Columbus Concussion Management Clinic
It’s every person’s worst fear — when they or a loved one experience a severe blow to the head and start suffering from headaches, confusion or vision difficulties. Concussions can impact a person’s life significantly, and thanks to a worldwide education effort, people are taking such injuries much more seriously than they did 50 years ago.
Columbus Concussion Management Clinic is located inside Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic. Our specialists are experts at evaluating traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in both children and adults, and they can help patients who are experiencing persistent symptoms from a head injury. Concussions don’t just come from sports — they can occur when an adult experiences a traumatic car accident or fall, a teenager crashes their bike, or even when two children collide while running on the playground.
Our providers can evaluate the scope of the injury, order imaging exams if necessary, recommend follow-up physical or occupational therapy, and provide research-based advice about the best ways to recover from a TBI.
Confident care in concussion management
Columbus Community Hospital began the Concussion Management Clinic as part of its injury prevention program. The providers who started the program were focused on how a coordinated care model could help patients return to their educations, jobs and lives. The clinic, which is located within Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, is available for children and adults who have been experiencing lingering effects of a concussion.
In addition to having two on-site providers, Dr. Deborah Anderson and Dr. Vilma Rodriquez-Cline, the Concussion Management Clinic works closely with Columbus-area medical providers; area athletic trainers; and physical, occupational and speech therapists.
Brain injury treatment in Columbus, NE
Concussions are particularly frustrating for both children and adults, because there isn’t always a clear path to feeling better. It takes time to heal a concussion — and what works for one person may not necessarily help another.
At the Concussion Management Clinic, our providers have years of experience treating traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). They stay up to date with the latest research regarding concussion treatment, which continues to evolve.
A concussion can occur whenever a child or adult experiences a blow to the head, such as in a car or bike accident, or while playing a sport. Symptoms include:
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Balance problems or dizziness
- Vision problems
- Confusion or concentration or memory problems
- Sensitivity to light or noise
Dr. Deborah Anderson treats children at the clinic, and Dr. Vilma Rodriguez-Cline cares for adults. Concussions are frequently a complex set of symptoms that may require care from more than one discipline. After an initial exam, the adult or pediatric concussion provider may make recommendations, if necessary, for further testing, medical treatment or therapy- based treatment. This could include physical, occupational or speech therapy and sports trainers, as well as coordination with your primary care providers. The concussion physicians will monitor your progress. They prescribe medication for ongoing symptoms, and work closely with schools and employers to make sure you stay on a safe and optimal path to healing.
To make an appointment at the Concussion Management Clinic, call 402-562-4710.
Our providers
Columbus Community Hospital’s Rehabilitative Services therapists provide specialized care for patients with concussions. Our team of professionals — including physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists — collaborates to improve patients’ cognitive function.
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