Concussion & Care
Concussion & Care is a pediatric concussion consulting practice, that offers the ability to treat, manage and facilitate the need for your child to return to activity. Under the referral from the child’s primary care physician, we can deliver an initial concussion assessment, and then detail out an individual plan tailored to the needs of your child.
Pediatric Concussion Management
Research has indicated that controlled, gradual increase in activity can help support the healing process from a sport related concussion injury. In addition, the state of Virginia mandates a return to play protocol designed to progressively increase loads activity to young athletes before obtaining clearance by a Physician in interscholastic sport. However, most school divisions in the state of Virginia unfortunately lack guidance and continuity of care to be provided to a young athlete in the event of a head injury. Providers specialized in concussion management such as Athletic Trainers are here to help with the process!
At Concussion & Care we can:
1: Establish care, communication and individual plans for young individuals.
2: Facilitate concussion management to the athlete, and provide avenues for recovering from concussion
3: Reassure parents/guardians that the child will receive optimal concussion treatment and safely return to sport in collaboration with your primary care provider
Patrick Fleming, MS, ATC
Patrick Fleming is a certified athletic trainer, licensed in the state if Virginia with more than 5 years of clinical experience. Patrick originally began working within the pediatric setting facilitating sports medicine care and concussion management to middle school age athletes across numerous sports. Since then Patrick has shifted towards the collegiate setting but still continues to work hands on with youth sports clinics and events.
Patrick holds a bachelors degree in Athletic Training from the University of Toledo, a Masters degree in Kinesiology from George Mason University, and is Actively pursing a Doctorate degree in Kinesiology with a focus on Understanding Parent and Youth Coach Knowledge in Pediatric Concussion Management from Concordia University St Paul.