BCI's High-Performance Sport Concussion Program utilizes evidence-based research to provide the basis of its sport medicine physician directed and managed program. This comprehensive program is unique to Canada and also provides an opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research projects that are aimed to continuously improve the standard of care for high performance athletes who are at risk of sustaining a sport-related concussion.

Currently, BCI is able to offer its advanced clinical program for one exceptionally affordable price that covers an entire athletic season. Many of our pre-season (healthy, uninjured) and post-concussion multi-modal assessments and services are not covered under basic Alberta Healthcare Service plans and are thus considered uninsured services.

Our Programs:

• Subscription Program
• Acute Sport-Related Concussion Program
• Persistent Concussion-like Symptom Program
• Professional Athlete Program.

24-hour’s notice is required to cancel or reschedule a pre-season (healthy, uninjured) or post-concussion clinical assessment or there will be a $50 charge to your account. We realize that there may be unforeseen circumstances at times for “no-shows” which will be assessed on a case-by-case basis for exceptions to this policy.

A concussion is a brain injury. It is a complicated process that occurs in the brain following a traumatic event which transmits impulsive forces to the head. It may result from a blow to the head or other part of the body. While we don't typically see physical damage from a concussion on standard medical imaging, we know that it does alter the way the brain functions.

In some cases, it can be quite obvious to recognize if there is a loss of consciousness, seizure activity or convulsions, vomiting, agitation or combative behaviour, confusion, stumbling, balance or gait difficulties. In other cases, the warning signs may be subtle, such as a blank or vacant stare, slow to get up, difficult responding to questions, or slurred speech.

The signs and symptoms of concussion may present immediately following the injury, or may take minutes to hours, and sometimes, days to appear. When the brain is not functioning properly, athletes who continue to participate in sport and do not seek proper care may be at risk of a prolonged recovery, additional injury, or even complications later in life.

Early identification and prompt intervention with targeted, individualized management strategies are critically important to accelerate the recovery process and ensure a safe and successful return to sport.

This allows us to provide the best possible, individualized management recommendations if a sport-related concussion is sustained.

You must be the following:

• Ages 10 – 40 years
• Suspected concussion sustained during a sport or recreation related activity
• Concussive event sustained within the past 30 days

You must NOT be the following:

• Injured in a motor vehicle collision (MVC)
• Injured at work (WCB)
• Injured from a non-sport related mechanism (e.g., assault, hit by a vehicle, fall on ice, motorcycle accident, etc.)
• Associated post-traumatic intracranial / cerebral hemorrhage, orbital or basal skull fracture
• Persistent concussion-like symptoms lasting >30 days
• Short-term or long-term disability related injury
• Medical-legal related injury
• Professional athletes currently under contract (e.g., CFL, NHL, AHL, ECHL, KHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.)
• If you are a professional or semi-professional athlete, please contact us for information on our Professional Athlete Program.

If you qualify, a comprehensive, multi-modal clinical assessment will be booked. You will have access to BCI advanced high-performance assessment techniques, if needed, to assist with targeted, individualized management. BCI advanced high-performance clinical services are not covered under basic Alberta Health Service plans.

You must be the following:

• Ages 10 – 40 years
• Suspected concussion sustained during a sport or recreation related activity
• Persistent concussion-like symptoms lasting > 30 days and < 6 months duration
• Must have family physician

You must NOT be the following:

• Injured in a motor vehicle collision (MVC)
• Injured at work (WCB)
• Injured from a non-sport related mechanism (e.g., assault, hit by a vehicle, fall on ice, motorcycle accident, etc.)
• Associated post-traumatic intracranial / cerebral hemorrhage, orbital or basal skull fracture
• Previous motor vehicle collision (MVC) concussion / traumatic brain injury without full recovery
• Short-term or long-term disability related injury
• Medical-legal related injury
• Professional athletes currently under contract (e.g., CFL, NHL, AHL, ECHL, KHL, NFL, NBA, MLB, etc.)
• If you are a professional or semi-professional athlete, please contact us for information on our Professional Athlete Program.

The persistent concussion-like symptom self-referral stream includes BCI's proprietary multi-modal, multi-disciplinary clinical services that are not covered under basic Alberta Health Service plans, and thus a cost will apply for this stream. Persistent concussion-like symptoms may not necessarily reflect a single pathophysiological entity, but a constellation of non-specific post-traumatic symptoms that may be linked to coexisting and/or confounding factors, rather than ongoing physiological injury to the brain. This includes comprehensive, multi-disciplinary clinical assessment techniques under the direction of a physician experienced in concussion management to identify specific primary and secondary pathologies that may be contributing to persisting concussion-like symptoms. Treatment will be individualized and targeted to specific medical, physical and psychosocial factors identified from the multi-disciplinary assessments. 

Our insight tells us that no two athletes are exactly the same. Each is unique with a different set of physical and cognitive attributes that affect their susceptibility and response to a concussive injury. Everyone performs differently on a baseline assessment and many factors may influence your performance, including sex, age, sport, experience, position, previous concussion history, and other health problems. A comprehensive pre-season baseline is an assessment of many different systems of the body which may be affected by concussion, including the visual, cognitive, motor, sensory, auditory, balance and autonomic nervous system. Having a pre-season baseline assessment allows our medical team to assess you after a concussion and have something to compare your results to. 

This allows us to provide the best possible, individualized management recommendations if a sport-related concussion is sustained.

3rd Party sport concussion consultation with comprehensive assessment, results and management recommendations by a Sport Medicine Physician Concussion Specialist and multi-disciplinary team of professionals experienced in sport concussion.

The program includes:

• Assessment of multiple neurological systems and brain processes typically impacted by a concussion using cutting-edge technology and integrated assessment techniques, with individualized, post-concussion management strategies targeted to the unique characteristics of the athlete.
• Summary report provided by a Sport Medicine Physician Concussion Specialist with comprehensive management recommendations to athlete / team physician / agent / professional club.
• The Athlete / Professional Club will be responsible for transportation to BCI, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Professional / Semi-Professional Athlete 3rd Party Independent Sport-Related Concussion Consultation