In 2022, Pro Sports Medicine became one of the first UK clinics to become part of the Complete Concussion Management (CCMI) Partnership Programme – a network of clinics around the world offering evidence-based concussion care.

Our senior practitioners Dr Daniel Vaughan and Physiotherapist Dan Jones have undergone extensive training in concussion management, allowing them to implement strategies to ensure a full and safe recovery. Research has proven that working together as a team, under expert guidance, is the best way to achieve a more complete recovery.

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a brain injury caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain within the skull following a significant impact to the head or elsewhere on the body. The impact causes a biochemical imbalance within the brain cells, resulting in decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within the brain. Symptoms may include loss of consciousness, headache, pressure in the head, neck pain, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, or balance problems, among others.

Concussion Management & Treatment

For the best outcomes, concussion treatment needs a multifaceted approach.

As part of our Complete Concussions program, we offer a full-suite of evidence based concussion treatment services & strategies including:

• Acute Injury Management – Return to work, school and sports guidance.

• Post Concussion Management and Rehabilitation

• Baseline Testing – Pre-season multimodal functional brain testing.

• Provide educational resources, including a Concussion Tracker app, to help you understand what is going on and why.

There is emerging research on how concussion should be managed in order to achieve the safest and speediest recovery. The Welsh Rugby Union and Football Association recommend that all individuals suspected of sustaining a concussion should be referred to a medical practitioner for assessment and again seen by a medical practitioner with experience in concussion management for clearence to return to play.

Concussion management and return to sport is not a service offered under the current NHS contract and not all doctors have the experience or expertise in managing sport related concussion.

Should you require any further information about the Pro Sports Medicine Concussion clinic services – please complete the below contact form or email us on info@prosportsmedicine.co.uk; 

Daniel Jones
Chartered Physiotherapist

Dr Dale Thomas
Clinical & Sports Psychologist 

Dr Thomas holds a doctorate in clinical psychology (DClinPsy) and a masters in applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. He specialises in performance psychology for elite populations and high pressured environments. 

His experience includes working with elite athletes and he is currently working full time with the Welsh National Rugby team focussing mainly on performance psychology. His role also includes providing clinical psychological support for the four professional rugby regions across Wales. 

Dr Thomas also has experience of working with professionals that operate in high pressured environments such as neurosurgery and corporate businesses. Key skills such as formulation, psycho-education and specialist psychological therapy are key to his practice. Positive psychology and Acceptance and commitment therapy are central in his ethos.