Dr Helen Chignell - Concussion Clinic

07/05/2020

Thanks for your support over the last 5 years.
It has been a privilege to be involved with several hundred concussed athletes and also to be part of their recovery.

Over the last 2 years we have been fortunate to have a number of studies in Dunedin which have recruited athletes when concussed and offered them follow up. Over this time the numbers of concussions I have seen have reduced markedly.

The aim of the acute concussion clinic was always to fill a need and provide a high level of care for athletes with acute concussion and support their rehab. I have approached a couple of General Practices/ Physio Practices to collaborate but there is difficulty in making a clinic financially viable for them. From this perspective and with the volume of presentations to this clinic decreasing, I am closing permanently.

If you are concussed either your GP or if a student, the University Concussion Clinic will be able to provide acute care. If you are not recovering they can refer you to an ACC Concussion Service.

I still have a keen interest in Concussion and Brain Injury and will continue to work with Super/Test Rugby and also as a Specialist within the ACC Concussion Services covering the bottom half of the South Island.

Enjoy your return to sport
Keep your head safe.

Kind regards
Helen

20/04/2020

Due to Covid 19 lockdown restrictions we are currently closed until we can resume face to face consultation.
Keep safe, Be kind, Stay home

08/04/2019

Winter sports are starting up and the clinic is now open.
Clinic times each Wednesday 3pm-5pm
Helen

03/11/2018

Hi there
The clinic is now closed over the summer and will reopen for winter sports in 2019.
Helen

04/04/2018

Clinic opening - 10th April 2018
Please see the website for times/referral information.

Helen is a sports doctor with a special interest in all aspects of concussion diagnosis and management. Helen is currently working across all sporting codes and ages to provide concussion testing and advice. Helen works with local schools and clubs, provincial and nationally ranked sports players. S...

08/11/2017

Thank you to those who attended for assessment over the winter sporting season. The clinic is open weekly for reduced hours over summer. Please feel free to get in touch if you require a concussion assessment.

Watch this space for details of new concussion and community education initiatives, linked to my clinic for 2018.