I Think My Child has a Concussion

If you think your child has experienced a concussion there are several actions you can take:

• Call your child’s doctor for an appointment
• Call the Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Department at (217)222-2663
• If your child was injured during practice or a game, stop by our free sports concussion clinic on the first floor of the 1118 Hampshire building Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. or Friday: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

If your child is active or plays organized sports, you should consider a baseline test for concussions.

Dr. Biggs and the QMG Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Department use the ImPACT Baseline test.

Your child takes a baseline test that is saved in our system. Then, if you suspect your child has experienced a concussion, they will take a post-injury test that will aid Dr. Biggs in diagnosing their injury and possible concussion.

Sports Concussion Clinic

QMG’s Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Department offers a free concussion clinic to area athletes injured during a game or practice.

Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Located on the first floor of the 1118 Hampshire St. Building

If you think your child has experienced a concussion outside of school athletics you can give us a call at 217-222-2663 for an appointment.

Danger signs can include dilated pupils, slurred speech, worsening headaches, confusion, or loss of consciousness. If they do show some of these signs, you may want to go to the emergency department for a physical examination.

Information provided by ImPACT Baseline Test.