Peak Physical Therapy Partners with Pembroke Titan Football on Concussion Baseline Testing

PEMBROKE, Mass. - Sept. 30, 2022 - PRLog -- Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance, a South Shore practice specializing in unique programs that provide comprehensive treatment in orthopedic, spine and sports medicine specialties, recently partnered with the Pembroke Titan Football and Cheerleading Program (PTFC)  to pre-screen youth athletes for baseline concussion assessments for use in the event of an injury.

Pre-season screening included: Pulse oximetry monitoring; Postural stance assessment; Range of motion and strength of the neck/shoulder muscles; Reflex assessment; Ocular function assessment (eyes) for tracking objects; and Balance and coordination assessment on even and uneven surfaces

These evaluations are baseline assessments prior to the season. If at any time during the season a child sustains any type of injury, another evaluation will be performed by one of the many Peak physical therapists trained in concussion management. The assessments can then be used to assess whether medical treatment is needed and when a child can safely return to sports activities.

"We are pleased to partner with PTFC and their families in this important pre-screening." said Eric Edelman, PT, owner of Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance. "The concern over sports injuries and concussions should be taken seriously by parents, coaches and sports programs and we are pleased to assist the club in maintaining a safe environment for children to play."

About Peak Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Performance has twelve clinics in Norwell, Scituate, Quincy, Pembroke, Braintree and Hanover, including three pelvic health centers. In 2021 a Pediatric Center opened in Braintree and a clinic opened in East Bridgewater. Two additional clinics opened in Cohasset and East Milton in 2022. Their services include spinal (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#spinetherapy) and sports injury programs (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#sportstherapy), and have also developed specialized programs that address postsurgical rehabilitation (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#postsurgical), vestibular disorders (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#vestibular), fall prevention (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#fall), post-concussion syndrome (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#postconcussion), pediatrics, TMJ disorders (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#tmj), women's health issues (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#womenshealth), men's health issues, aquatic therapy (http://peaktherapy.com/our-pt-programs.html#aquatic) and more. These specialized programs combined with their state-of-the-art facilities allow them to meet the unique needs of their patients and achieve the fastest results. For additional information, please call 781-347-4686 or visit www.peaktherapy.com