Concussion Management

Dr. Clearfield is a national expert on treating and managing concussions. He will perform a thorough history and physical examination to make his assessment and then explain how it can be treated and managed. He additionally has expertise in utilizing ImPACT and SWAY neurocognitive testing to ensure the athlete is receiving the best in care.

To create a “team environment” to help your athlete recover, Dr. Clearfield will communicate with the school athletic trainers, nurse, teachers and any other individuals needed to provide a nurturing “student-centric” environment to heal your student-athlete’s concussion injury.

If your concussion affects you at work, Dr. Clearfield treats concussion injuries in the “industrial athlete”.  He can help provide accommodations allowing you to return to work (when appropriate) while recovering from your injury.

Additionally, Dr. Clearfield can perform OMT as well as sphenopalatine ganglion and/or occipital nerve blocks to potentially help expedite the recovery from the injury.

Dr. Clearfield is also a Certified Impact Consultant (CIC) and can use this neurocognitive testing to assist in the care of the injury.

Concussion Info OMM Sphenopalatine Ganglion Nerve Block Occipital Nerve Block