Concussion Rehab
Assessment, treatment & a safe return to sport.
A concussion can affect more than just how you feel straight after a knock to the head. It can impact your balance, coordination, vision, reaction time, and even your neck—sometimes in ways that aren’t obvious at first.
If you’ve had a concussion or head injury, getting the right support early can make a big difference to how smoothly and quickly you recover.
At Active Balance, we offer concussion rehabilitation in Adelaide, combining thorough assessment, personalised treatment, and a clear pathway to help you return to sport, work, and everyday life safely.
Why proper concussion management matters
It’s common to be told to just “rest and wait it out”—but recovery isn’t always that simple.
Without the right guidance, you might:
- Go back to sport too early and risk another injury
- Deal with ongoing symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or brain fog
- Miss underlying issues with your balance, vision, or neck
- Our goal is to take the guesswork out of recovery. We assess what’s going on, treat the key issues, and guide you step-by-step.
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a mild brain injury that can affect:
- Balance and coordination
- Vision and eye tracking
- Reaction time and thinking speed
- Neck function
- Overall brain performance
- Even if things feel “not too bad,” symptoms can linger if they’re not properly addressed.
Common concussion symptoms we help with:
We often see people experiencing:
- Headaches
- Dizziness or vertigo
- Balance issues
- Brain fog or trouble concentrating
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Neck pain or stiffness
Whether your injury happened during sport, work, or a general accident, we can help guide your recovery.
Who we help
- Junior and senior athletes
- Contact sport players (football, soccer, netball, rugby, etc.)
- WorkCover and accident-related injuries
- Anyone with ongoing symptoms after a head knock
Our approach to concussion rehab..
1. A thorough initial assessment
We start by getting a clear picture of how the concussion is affecting you.
This may include:
- Symptom review
- Balance and coordination testing
- Dizziness (vestibular) assessment
- Eye tracking and visual testing
- Reaction time and thinking tasks
- Neck assessment
This helps us understand exactly what needs attention.
2. A personalised rehab plan
No two concussions are the same, so your treatment is tailored to you.
Your rehab may include:
- Vestibular physio for dizziness and balance
- Gradual return-to-exercise programs
- Vision and eye movement retraining
- Hands-on neck treatment
- Guidance around pacing and load management
3. Advanced balance & neck rehab (laser headlamp) if required
We can also use laser headlamp technology to help retrain:
- Head and neck control
- Body awareness (proprioception)
- Balance and movement accuracy
This is especially helpful for:
- Dizziness coming from the neck
- Ongoing or lingering concussion symptoms
- Athletes getting ready to return to sport
It gives real-time feedback, which helps you relearn normal movement and build confidence again.
4. Step-by-step return to sport or activity
We guide you through a structured return-to-play plan, progressing you safely at each stage.
This helps reduce the risk of:
- Setbacks or flare-ups
- Delayed recovery
- Re-injury
5. Testing & GP-supported medical clearance
As you improve, we carry out objective testing to check you’re ready to return to sport or work.
We also offer a smooth, supported clearance pathway:
- We complete your assessment, rehab, and testing
- Your physio prepares a detailed report
- We work alongside yourl GP for formal medical clearance
This means you get:
- Thorough and well-documented care
- Clear communication between providers
- Confidence that you’re ready to return safely