Concussion Prevention: Why Pre- and Post-Screens Matter More Than You Think
Did you know that over 50% of concussions in youth sports go undetected? That means young athletes may be playing—and living—with a brain injury no one knows about.
At Rebalance Physical Therapy, we believe prevention isn’t just about helmets and rules. It’s also about baseline testing, objective post-injury evaluations, and recognizing how the brain and vestibular system respond to impact. One of the biggest gaps in concussion care is the missing data around how well an athlete's eyes and brain are functioning—before and after an injury.
The Real-Life Impact of Missed Concussions
When a concussion is missed, symptoms often show up in other ways:
Trouble focusing in school
Mood changes or increased anxiety
Poor coordination in sports
Chronic headaches or dizziness
These issues are often misunderstood or brushed off, especially if there's no clear evidence of a concussion. That’s why objective, trackable data is essential.
Why Pre- and Post-Concussion Screens Are a Game-Changer
We recommend pre-season screens to get a clear picture of your athlete’s brain and eye function when healthy. Then, if a concussion occurs, we have something to compare it to. This helps us:
Know when it's safe to return to play
Identify subtle deficits like delayed reaction time or visual tracking issues
Tailor recovery plans to the individual
And guess what? We use RightEye tracking technology to do just that.
RightEye: The Missing Link in Concussion Prevention
RightEye is an eye-tracking system that gives us real-time, quantitative data on how your eyes and brain communicate. It’s fast, non-invasive, and incredibly revealing. We can detect:
Delayed reaction time
Gaze instability
Visual fatigue
Poor tracking during head movement
These are often signs that the vestibular system—your balance and motion control center—isn’t working at full capacity after a concussion. With this data, we can intervene early, personalize recovery, and prevent long-term struggles.
How Rebalance Physical Therapy Can Help
At Rebalance Physical Therapy, we specialize in vestibular physical therapy for athletes. Our goal isn’t just to rehab after injury—but to help prevent them in the first place. We offer:
Pre-season concussion baseline testing
Post-injury evaluation using RightEye - only $49!!
Vestibular rehab to improve hand-eye coordination, balance, and focus
Team screenings and group training for sports clubs
If you're a parent, coach, or athlete in the Greenville, SC area— this is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve.
Where to start? You can schedule a $49 RightEye Assessment and walk away with where your athlete should start to level up!
Final Thoughts
Concussion prevention isn't just about avoiding hits—it's about knowing what’s happening inside the brain before and after one occurs. With pre- and post-concussion screening using RightEye and vestibular expertise, Rebalance Physical Therapy is changing the way we care for young athletes.