NeuroCatch Edmonton

NeuroCatch® assessments are not typically billed as a standalone service under standard extended health plans. At In Step, the assessment is integrated into physiotherapy or cognitive rehabilitation sessions, which are covered by most extended health benefit plans. Contact the clinic to confirm how NeuroCatch® fits into your specific plan and billing arrangement.

No referral is required. You can contact In Step Physical Therapy directly to book a NeuroCatch® assessment without a physician’s referral.

Standard cognitive tests rely on subjective responses — answering questions, completing tasks, or self-reporting symptoms. NeuroCatch® measures the brain’s actual electrical response to stimuli using EEG, providing objective neurophysiological data rather than performance-based scores that can be influenced by effort, mood, or awareness of the test.

NeuroCatch® is used across age groups including youth athletes and adolescents recovering from concussion. If you are enquiring on behalf of a child, contact In Step directly to confirm suitability based on age and clinical presentation.

No special preparation is required. It helps to be well-rested and to avoid excessive caffeine before the session. Bring any relevant medical history, previous concussion or brain injury records, or imaging reports so your physiotherapist has full context when reviewing your results.

NeuroCatch® data can inform return-to-sport decisions by providing objective evidence of brain function recovery alongside clinical assessment. It is one part of the return-to-sport protocol at In Step — the final clearance decision is made by your physiotherapist based on the full clinical picture.

MRI and CT scans assess brain structure — they look for physical abnormalities. NeuroCatch® measures brain function — how quickly and accurately the brain processes information in real time. Many concussion patients show normal structural scans but still have measurable functional deficits, which is where NeuroCatch® adds clinical value.

Yes. At In Step, NeuroCatch® is used within neurological rehabilitation programs for brain injury, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive rehabilitation — any condition where tracking brain function over time supports better treatment decisions.

An initial assessment can be done relatively early in recovery to establish a post-injury baseline. Your physiotherapist will determine the appropriate timing based on your current symptoms and stage of recovery — repeat assessments are then used to track progress at key milestones.

Your physiotherapist reviews the results with you, explains what the data indicates about your current brain function, and uses the findings to adjust or build your rehabilitation plan. A report is generated and can be shared with your physician or other treating healthcare providers as needed.