G.F. Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS)
Related topics: Acquired brain injuries Physical therapy & rehabilitation
G.F. Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) provides group education sessions to help adults recover from concussions and a rehabilitation program for people who have prolonged concussion symptoms after returning to their primary care provider.
What to expect
The GF Strong Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) offers 2 streams of service:
- GFACS Group Education Session
- GFACS Rehabilitation Program
GFACS service model
- Clients require a referral to the GFACS: Group Education Session.
- Following the group education session, clients return to the care of the family physician or medical clinic. The primary care provider is encouraged to prioritize assessing and treating depression/anxiety, sleep, and headaches in individuals following concussion as per Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation (ONF) 3rd Edition guideline for concussion/mild TBI.
- Clients who attended the GFACS: Group Education Session and continue to have prolonged concussion symptoms are eligible to be referred to the GFACS: Rehabilitation Program.
Resources
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GFACS Group Education Session referral form
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My Guide: Concussion
An online self-management to concussion care resource open to all adults.
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MyGuide Concussion: Teen Edition
An online concussion recovery resource for teens aged 12 to 18.
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Concussions
A Guide to Understanding Symptoms and Recovery
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Concussion 101 - Brainstreams
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Concussion Resources - Parachute Canada
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Return to SportStrategy - Parachute Canada
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Concussion Awareness training Tool
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Guidelines
for Concussion/Mild Traumatic Brain Injury & Persistent Symptoms (3rdEdition, adults): Patient Version
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Adult Concussion Services (GFACS) at G.F. Strong Rehabilitation Centre
- Referral enquires: (604) 737-6458