Clinic helped Maddy navigate her concussion journey Twenty-two-year-old
“They all offered me a range of solutions and I’m incredibly grateful for all their support.” “The clinic showed me a method that would fit into my daily routine which helped me recover much faster and return to normal much quicker.” Reflecting on her journey, Maddy encouraged anyone who may be experiencing ongoing concussion symptoms to seek help and not
suffer alone. “I would advise anyone suffering post-concussion symptoms to visit your doctor as soon as possible,” she said. Impressively, the clinic was named a joint winner in the Patient Safety First Award at the 2023 NSW Health Awards. It was also named a finalist in this year’s NSW Premier’s Awards, which celebrate excellence in the delivery of public services to the NSW community.
student Maddy Corbett had always been athletic and played multiple sports over the course of her life. In 2022, Maddy was confronted with a series of concussions sustained while playing AFL and rugby, which found her experiencing ongoing bouts of concussion symptoms. Maddy began visiting the concussion clinic at Royal North Shore Hospital to identify treat and manage her symptoms. The Australian-first clinic opened in 2022 to take a holistic approach to managing patients’ post-concussive symptoms. “I was experiencing a range of different symptoms like dizziness, irritation, confusion, lack of comprehension and social anxiety to name a few,” she said. “It had me really worried and I was really struggling.” “The clinic really validated what I was going through and offered me solutions.” Maddy credited the multidisciplinary nature of the clinic for the effectiveness of her recovery. “Being able to receive advice from a neurologist, a neuropsychologist, and a clinical nurse consultant was extremely helpful," she said. “Vicki Evans, Dr Miriam Priglinger and Dr Vince Oxenham have been nothing short of amazing in my recovery journey.
Neurologist Dr Miriam Priglinger, neuropsychologist Dr Vince Oxenham, Maddy Corbett and clinical nurse consultant Vicki Evans (Roach) AM.
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