Post-Concussion Symptom Test
in Calabasas, CA
Weeks after a head injury and still not yourself? Start by mapping what has changed.
The Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire (RPQ) is one of the most widely used tools for tracking symptoms after a concussion or head injury. Dr. Alireza Chizari, DC, DACNB, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, may use results like these to understand which symptom areas are most affected before an evaluation.
What the RPQ measures
The RPQ asks about 16 common post-concussion symptoms, each rated 0–4 compared with before the injury. A rating of 1 (“no more of a problem”) is scored as zero, so the total runs from 0 to 64. Many clinicians also look at RPQ-3 (headache, dizziness, nausea) and RPQ-13 separately.
Why your score matters
Post-concussion symptoms often cluster — dizziness with visual strain, or fatigue with poor concentration. Seeing which areas are highest can help a clinician decide where to look first, and repeating the RPQ shows how symptoms change over time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do post-concussion symptoms usually last?
Many people feel better within a few weeks, but some have symptoms for months. Everyone's recovery is different, and lingering symptoms are a good reason to seek an evaluation rather than wait.
What is a high Rivermead score?
The RPQ has no official cut-off. Higher totals mean more symptoms compared with before the injury. Some clinics use 13–24 as mild, 25–32 as moderate and 33 or more as severe as a general guide.
What are RPQ-3 and RPQ-13?
Research suggests the first three items (headache, dizziness and nausea) behave a little differently from the other thirteen, so they're often reported separately as RPQ-3 and RPQ-13.
Is my information saved or sent anywhere?
No. Your answers are scored in your own browser and aren't stored or sent to the clinic. You can print or save your results as a PDF.
Where can I get a concussion evaluation in Calabasas?
California Brain & Spine Center in Calabasas offers functional neurology evaluations for people with lingering post-concussion symptoms. Dr. Chizari assesses balance, eye movements and other neurological function, and refers to your primary care provider or a medical neurologist when that is more appropriate.
Your Score Is a Starting Point
Dr. Chizari and our clinical team at California Brain & Spine Center can review your results with you and explain whether a functional neurology evaluation may be appropriate — for patients in Calabasas, Woodland Hills and Agoura Hills.
California Brain & Spine Center · 4768 Park Granada, Ste 107, Calabasas, CA 91302
Important: This self-assessment is for educational purposes only. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an evaluation by a licensed healthcare provider. Results vary from person to person, and no outcome is guaranteed. Seek emergency care (call 911) after a head injury if you have a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, seizures, increasing confusion or drowsiness, slurred speech, weakness, or one pupil larger than the other.
Source: King NS, Crawford S, Wenden FJ, Moss NE, Wade DT. The Rivermead Post Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire. J Neurol. 1995;242:587–592.