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St. Luke's Sports Medicine Concussion Clinic

The CDC estimates that 1.8 to 3.6 million sports- and activity-related concussions happen each year in the United States. Because so many people are affected, providers at St. Luke’s have established St. Luke’s Concussion Clinic to support patients and their primary care physicians in southern Idaho. Our mission is to set the standard in the comprehensive care of concussion through a multidisciplinary approach to prevention and care, as well as research, family support, and community reintegration.

Concussion Clinic Services 

  • Evaluation and management of concussions
  • ImPACT® testing
  • Computer-based neurocognitive testing
  • Assistance in academic and work accommodations
  • Access to evaluation and therapy for cognitive and vestibular consequences of concussion
  • Treatment of post-concussion symptoms
  • Coordination of care with rehabilitation resources, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and the Outpatient Brain Injury Program

Concussion Specialties

  • Primary care sports medicine
  • Adult and pediatric neurology
  • Adult and pediatric neurosurgery
  • Adult and pediatric physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Occupational health
  • Adult and pediatric neuropsychology
  • Emergency medicine

To make an appointment at St. Luke's Concussion Clinic, or for more information on concussion education, please contact us at (208) 381-2665.

Highlights & Resources

  • A Community Solution for Concussion Management

    Concussion is a community problem. We created a community solution.

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  • Concussion Public Service Announcement

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  • Blog Post

    St. Luke's Concussion Care Aims for Winning Outcomes

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  • Blog Post

    Cheerleading Rate of Concussion Higher than Football

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    Signs and Symptoms of Concussion

    If you or someone else exhibits any of these signs or symptoms, seek treatment from a qualified healthcare professional immediately. Contact your primary care provider or call St. Luke’s Concussion Clinic at (208) 381-2665.

    • Signs of Concussion

        • Appears to be dazed or stunned
        • Forgets plays
        • Unsure of game, score, or opponent
        • Moves clumsily
        • Answers questions slowly
        • Forgets events prior to hit
        • Forgets events after hit

    • Symptoms of Concussion

        • Prolonged headache
        • Vision disturbances
        • Dizziness
        • Nausea or vomiting
        • Impaired balance
        • Confusion
        • Memory loss
        • Ringing ears
        • Difficulty concentrating
        • Sensitivity to light or noise
        • Behavior or personality changes
        • Loss of consciousness (rare)

      Concussion Resources

      Information for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches

      A concussion is a brain injury and should be treated seriously. The more you know about preventing concussion, and treating it early if it does occur, the better it is for you or your athlete.

      Review and download concussion resources

      Neurocognitive Testing

      Baseline ImPACT Testing

      The baseline ImPACT test is a preseason physical of the brain for athletes, tracking information such as memory, reaction time, speed, and concentration. It’s not an IQ or full neuropsychological evaluation, but rather a tool that can be compared with a later ImPACT test taken after a suspected concussion.

      Learn more about baseline ImPACT testing
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