Concussion Assessments

The Lodsworth Clinic is a registered British Horseracing Authority (BHA) Concussion Assessment Centre. 

Here we offer assessment across the full concussion management process, from baseline cognitive testing, trackside diagnosis and care through to post-injury follow-up, assessment and treatment and return-to-riding clearance. The assessments are carried out by our nurse specialist Anna Harrison, or Dr Guy Mitchell.

FAQs

  • Baseline tests need to be carried out every two years.

  • Baseline testing will include:

    • SCAT 5

    • Cogsport

    • Pen and Paper Test

  • A concussion assessment costs £120.

  • Any head injury resulting in the following symptoms means you may be concussed:

    • Headache

    • Neck pain

    • Nausea/vomiting

    • Drowsiness

    • Dizziness

  • If you are worried, call 999, or see your GP or call 111 for advice.

    The professional Jockeys Association has a useful leaflet found here

  • The majority of jockeys with concussion will fully recover within 7 days of their initial injury. Those who do not, may need a period of prolonged rest and in severe cases may be unable to ride for 6-12 months.