Advance Concussion Clinic
Suite 110, 1367 West Broadway V6H 4A7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

As we complete our 6th week of Telehealth services, we are thankful for our team, clients, and the overall community for the opportunity to provide you with ongoing support. Best practice concussion care continues to be our top priority, now as always, as our team has turned to virtual platforms to support the evidence-based interdisciplinary concussion rehabilitation that our patients and community rely on. With this in mind, the ACC team is stepping up to minimize barriers ...that would prevent clients from accessing needed concussion assessment or rehabilitation during this time. As of this past Monday, April 27, 2020, we are pleased to offer further relief by waiving co-pay fees for ICBC clients during the COVID-19 crisis. Please contact our office for more info at [email protected] We are all in this together, stay home and stay safe!

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Trying to stay productive and mentally healthy from home? Here are TIME Magazine's top 5 tips . 1Location: Dedicate a spot in your house that is comfortable and that you associate with work. When you leave your work, leave that spot. 2Find a Buddy: Find a colleague that you can chat with to close the gap in social isolation. You can vent with someone who is going through a similar situation as you! 3Have a Plan: Keep a structured daily schedule. Include quick breaks, t...ake longer walks, or even do a load of laundry. 4Think About How You Are Communicating: Go beyond email that can better replicate the in-person office experience. Screen-sharing while video conferencing helps people get on the same page. 5Remember Everyone Works Differently: Not every employee wants to work from home and the shift can be stressful. Communicate with individuals struggling with the change. . . . #workingfromhome #stayhome #stopthespread #coronavirus #acc #healthandwellness #quarentine #community #vancouver #bc #communicating #bchealth #advanceconcussionclinic #staystructured #productivity See more

Caring for your neck after a concussion . When at home, it is important to ensure you are caring for your neck, as it may be a long time before manual therapy from a clinician can be done: 1Posture: Your head should be over your shoulders and you should avoid poking the chin forward. The shoulders should be slightly back, the core engaged, and the lower back not arched. Imagine a string coming out of the top of your head pulling you upright. 2Range of motion: Pract...ice turning your head ten times left to right, up and down, and side to side. Be mindful of any dizziness, and go slowly if it occurs. 3Stretching tight muscles: All stretches should be held for up to 2 minutes daily for maximum benefit. You can break this up into 30 second intervals. 4Strengthening: Chin tucks, theraband rows, and resisted isometric strengthening are all safe and effective strengthening exercises for neck pain. 5Self-massage or self-release: Various massage techniques can be self-applied to muscles of the neck and shoulders, as well as the use of tennis balls. 6Modalities (ice, heat, at-home TENS machines): Check with your clinician to see if these modalities are right for you. Heat will help to loosen tight muscles, whereas ice will help to calm irritated nerves and migraine headaches. . . . #neck #neckpain #neackhealth #concussion #concussionrehab #whiplast #stayhome #stayhealthy #vancouver #health #concussionawareness #acc #bc #britishcolumbia See more

Understanding the psychology of COVID 19 . Are you an over responder or under responder? What more can you do to keep yourself and others safe . .... . https://www.psychologists.bc.ca . #acc #vancouver #covid #covid19 #bc #psychology #psychologyworks #understanding #staycalm #healthandwellness #van #bc #concussion #warningsign See more

Keep those muscles activated while you are at homeTry some of our favourite, no equipment, strength exercises. Remember, movement is medicine in concussion & isolation . . . #strength #strengthtraining #acc #vancouver #community #movementculture #movementmedicine #bc #concussion #rehab #concussionrehabilitation

Feeling stiff at home Try some of our favourite stretches and mobility exercises. No equipment, No space... NO problem! . Zoom in for exercise details . .... . #vancouver #ACC #concussionrehab #covid19 #community #concussioncommunity #rehab #stiff #bodysoreness #flexibililty #mobility #movementculture #movementmedicine See more

Looking to get a cardio blast at home Try some of these at home cardio exercises to get your heart rate . Zoom in to read exercise descriptions. . If you are recovering from concussion during this difficult time, these exercises may or may not be indicated during your rehabilitation. Ask your ACC concussion specialist, we’re here to help! . .... #cardio #cardioathome #homeprogram #homeexercise #stayhome #stayactive #movementismedicine #movementculture #vancouver #concussion #rehab #staysafe See more

It's about coming together as a community Remember these tips and tricks in order for you to stay healthy at home . . https://www.un.org//staying_healthy_at_home-covid_19_final .... . #stayhealthy #covid19 #concussioncommunity #brainhealth #healthandwellness #acc #vancouver #bc #wearehereforyou #coronavirus #concussion See more

WHY SOCIAL DISTANCING IS CRITICAL . . . . . . We want to thank you for your patience during this time as we have been closed due to COVID-19 to allow our staff to launch our formal TeleHealth Program. Your recovery and the importance of receiving the best care possible over any platform remains our top priority. We are hard at work preparing a comprehensive pathway that will allow us to support you towards your goals for as long as social distancing is necessary. ... The attached video provides a clear understanding of the 'WHY' of social distancing during this critical time and of course the reasons for our closure. https://bit.ly/3a8BZQf We look forward to being in touch as we launch our formal TeleHealth Program! In the meantime stay healthy, stay safe, and don't hesitate to reach out by email to let us know if you have any questions or concerns Dr Cirelle Rosenblatt, RPsych and the ACC Team

ACC TEMPORARY CLINIC CLOSURE Thank you for your patience and consideration as we have managed the rapidly evolving health climate unfolding in our region and around the world. We have been in regular and consistent contact with medical consultants and agencies that are helping to inform and guide our response to the COVID-19 crisis, and we are emailing to update you regarding our current management plan. Consistent with our unceasing commitment to the health and well being o...f our staff and patients, we have faced the necessary precaution that requires our temporary closing of ADVANCE CONCUSSION CLINIC effective 4pm today, Tuesday March 17th, 2020. We are hoping to re-open in 5-7 business days, at which time, ACC will have changed over fully to a Telehealth platform. ACC staff will be reaching out to all those with scheduled appointments with further information. Please follow the link to read the full notice: https://mailchi.mp/advanceconcussi/covid19tempclinicclosure

COVID-19: OUR APPROACH TO SUPPORTING YOUR REHABILITATION As things are changing daily regarding COVID-19 we wanted to keep all current and new clients aware of the steps ACC is taking to support your rehabilitation during this time. Please see the link below for more information... https://mailchi.mp/a/coronavirus-covid-19-accs-plan-3097553 If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact us directly! Advance Concussion Clinic 604-428-8778 110-1367 West Broadway, Vancouver BC [email protected]

What a game! So glad to be part of Legends week honouring the Sedins, and showcase our partnership with the Vancouver Canucks in that incredible game against the Nashville Predators! Catch ACC in upcoming home games as we cheer on our home team! #PlayHardPlaySafe Canada! #sedinweek