Clinical concussion insights for practitioners
Practical articles on SCAT6 administration, assessment protocols, Australian policy updates, and evidence-based concussion management. Written by Zac Lewis.
Cervicogenic Drivers in Chronic Concussion — Why ~54% of PPCS Patients Need Cervical Assessment [2026]
Cervicogenic contribution to persistent post-concussion symptoms — present in ~54% of PPCS cases yet routinely missed at acute presentation. Clinical workup, cervicogenic dizziness vs headache differential, manual therapy applications.
Vestibulo-Ocular Workup for Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms — Beyond VOMS [2026]
Vestibulo-ocular dysfunction is in ~70% of PPCS cases. Beyond acute VOMS — convergence insufficiency, BPPV after head trauma, gaze stability, VOR exercises, when to refer.
AI Medical Scribe Comparison 2026 — Heidi vs Lyrebird vs Tortus vs Abridge vs Suki vs DAX
AI medical scribe comparison 2026 — Heidi, Lyrebird, Tortus, Abridge, Suki, DAX Copilot side-by-side for AU/UK/US/CA clinicians. Data residency, HIPAA/GDPR/Privacy Act, pricing, specialty fit.
Heidi vs Lyrebird vs ChatGPT for Clinical Notes: An Australian Clinician's 2026 Comparison
Heidi vs Lyrebird vs ChatGPT for clinical notes — which AI scribe fits your Australian practice? Side-by-side AHPRA AI guidelines, Privacy Act, NDIS audit risk, indemnity insurer positions.
AHPRA AI Guidelines Explained: What Australian Clinicians Actually Need to Do [2026]
AHPRA AI guidelines decoded — the 4 obligations every AU clinician must meet when using AI in patient care. Patient consent, clinician responsibility, data location, and documentation integrity.
Can I Use ChatGPT for NDIS Reports? An Australian Allied Health Compliance Guide [2026]
Can you use ChatGPT for NDIS reports? Privacy Act exposure, NDIA audit risk, and the safe alternatives (Heidi, Lyrebird) for AU allied health practitioners.
AI Scribe Privacy Act Compliance for Australian Clinicians — APP 8 Explained [2026]
AI scribe Privacy Act compliance for AU clinicians — APP 8 explained. Heidi and Lyrebird (AU-resident) versus ChatGPT and Claude (US-resident) and what clinicians must do.
When NOT to Use AI for Clinical Notes — 7 Red Flags for Australian Clinicians [2026]
When NOT to use AI for clinical notes — 7 red flags for AU clinicians. Mental health, mandatory reporting, family violence, complex medicolegal cases, paediatric consults: when to switch off the scribe.
AHPRA CPD Requirements for Allied Health: Where Concussion Education Fits
Annual CPD requirements for physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, and exercise physiologists — and how structured concussion education counts toward your obligations.
21-Day Concussion Stand-Down in Youth Sport: What Every Australian Clinician Should Know
Australia's 21-day mandatory stand-down after concussion in youth and community sport is now the national standard. Understand the rules, which sports enforce them, and what clinicians need to do.
AIS Concussion and Brain Health Position Statement 2024: Key Takeaways for Clinicians
The AIS Position Statement introduces a 21-day stand-down for youth sport, formally expands the role of physiotherapists, and aligns Australia with UK and NZ concussion guidelines.
NSW Mandatory Concussion Training for Combat Sports: What Clinicians Need to Know
The Combat Sports Amendment Act 2024 requires all NSW combat sports participants to complete mandatory concussion training. Here's what changed, who it affects, and why it matters beyond the ring.
7 Concussion Myths Clinicians Should Stop Believing in 2026
From loss of consciousness to prolonged rest — evidence-based debunking of the most persistent concussion misconceptions still affecting clinical practice.
BESS Balance Testing for Concussion: A Clinician's Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to administering and scoring the Balance Error Scoring System. Covers all 6 conditions, error types, common pitfalls, and clinical interpretation.
Pre-Season Baseline Testing for Concussion: What Every Clinician Needs to Know
Why individual baselines dramatically improve concussion detection. Covers SCAT6, BESS, and VOMS baseline protocols, implementation workflow, and common pitfalls.
2026 Concussion Update: Why "Wait Until Symptom Free" is Officially Obsolete
Two years since the Amsterdam Consensus, the evidence is clear: passive rest beyond 48 hours does more harm than good. Active recovery, the SCAT6/SCOAT6 two-tool system, and vestibular-ocular screening define the new standard.
Free SCAT6 PDF Download - Fillable Form with Auto-Scoring
Download free digitally fillable SCAT6 PDF with automatic scoring. Updated for Amsterdam 2023 Consensus protocols. Used by Australian healthcare professionals.
SCAT6 vs SCOAT6: Which Tool to Use When?
Understand the critical differences between SCAT6 and SCOAT6. Learn when to use each tool to avoid below standard of care under AHPRA guidelines and the Amsterdam 2023 Consensus.
Beyond SCAT6: How Vestibular/Ocular Screening Improves Concussion Care
50-80% of concussed athletes report dizziness, yet standard assessments miss the underlying vestibular-ocular deficits. Learn how VOMS screening fills this critical gap.
Safe Return-to-Play Decisions After Concussion: 5 Quick Wins for Clinicians
Five evidence-based strategies to improve return-to-play decisions. Digital symptom tracking, cognitive screening, balance testing, stepwise protocols, and holistic SCAT6 integration.
How to Use the SCAT6 for Concussion Management: A Clinician's Guide
Complete step-by-step guide to SCAT6 administration. Covers symptom evaluation, cognitive screening, neurological examination, balance assessment, and clinical caveats.
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