Hospital ProgramTelehealth
Sanford Concussion Program (Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine)
📍 Sioux Falls
Vestibular/BalanceNeuropsychology/CognitivePhysical Therapy
Hospital Program
Avera Concussion Care (Avera Brain & Spine Institute)
📍 Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Telehealth available · ✓ Listing verified 2026-07-11
About
Concussion care at Avera Concussion Care is delivered from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is a hospital program. The practice is part of Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center.
Areas of concussion focus include Sports Concussion, Post-Concussion Syndrome, mTBI, Vestibular Rehab and Vision Therapy. In this directory the listing sits under Vestibular/Balance, Vision/Neuro-Optometry and Neuropsychology/Cognitive.
The practice sees athletes and adults, and telehealth appointments are available.
Avera's concussion care service uses computerized ImPACT testing plus Sway neurocognitive screening to establish baseline brain function before a season and to compare results after an injury. Athletes can have supervised post-injury testing roughly one to three days after a hit, with an athletic trainer reviewing scores and symptoms and referring to a concussion specialist as needed. Related services include vestibular testing for dizziness and rehabilitation spanning physical, occupational, speech, vision and balance therapy.
Services
Vestibular/BalanceVision/Neuro-OptometryNeuropsychology/CognitivePhysical TherapySpeech/LanguageRehabilitation/Brain InjuryMultidisciplinary ConcussionReturn to Play/Learn
Clinical focus areas
ConcussionSports ConcussionPost-Concussion SyndromemTBIVestibular RehabVision TherapyReturn to PlayReturn to LearnBaseline TestingImPACT TestingBrain Injury
Details
Provider typeHospital Program
SpecialtyNeurology / Concussion Care
Health systemAvera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
ServesAthletes/Sports, Adult
InsurancePrivate insurance, Medicaid, private pay, Medicare accepted; primary care referral required
Before your first appointment
Patients who contact Avera Concussion Care (Avera Brain & Spine Institute) in Sioux Falls usually want to be clear on a few things first:
- how return-to-play clearance works — The standard stepwise protocol athletic trainers and team physicians follow.
- how a physical therapist treats concussion symptoms — Cervical, vestibular and oculomotor work, exertion testing, and how strong the evidence is.
- the 6 stages of concussion recovery — A stage-by-stage timeline, and what should be happening at each one.
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