ASSESSMENTS
RPQ

Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptom Questionnaire

Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptom Questionnaire

The Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptom Questionnaire (RPQ) is a validated screening tool used to assess the severity and persistence of symptoms following a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI). It evaluates cognitive, emotional, and physical post-concussion symptoms, helping clinicians understand symptom burden and recovery patterns.

Delivered digitally through the BrainCheck platform, the RPQ supports structured symptom tracking and longitudinal monitoring, and integrates with cognitive assessment results to support return-to-activity and follow-up decisions.

Benefits include:

  • Validated post-concussion symptom assessment covering cognitive, emotional, and physical domains.
  • Supports longitudinal symptom monitoring to track recovery following concussion or mTBI.
  • Digital delivery enables consistent symptom tracking across visits and care settings.
  • Integrates with cognitive assessment data to support return-to-activity decisions.

What the RPQ Assesses


Cognitive post-concussion symptoms such as difficulty concentrating and memory problems.


Emotional symptoms including irritability, anxiety, and depression following head injury.


Physical symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue.


Overall symptom severity and persistence to inform recovery monitoring.

Common Clinical Use Cases

  • Post-concussion symptom monitoring in neurology, sports medicine, and concussion clinics.
  • Return-to-activity and return-to-play decision support following mTBI.
  • Longitudinal tracking of recovery progress following head injury.
  • Integration into broader cognitive and neurological assessment workflows.

On the BrainCheck Platform

  • Digital symptom tracking with structured scoring across cognitive, emotional, and physical domains.
  • Longitudinal monitoring enables side-by-side comparison of symptom burden across visits.
  • Supports return-to-activity decisions when combined with cognitive assessment results.
  • Integrates with broader cognitive assessments within the BrainCheck Platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key things to know about the RPQ

What is the Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptom Questionnaire (RPQ)?

The RPQ is a validated screening tool used to assess the severity and persistence of symptoms following a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

What symptoms does the RPQ measure?

The RPQ evaluates cognitive, emotional, and physical post-concussion symptoms, helping clinicians understand symptom burden and recovery patterns.

Is the RPQ used to diagnose concussion or mTBI?

No. The RPQ is not diagnostic. It is used to monitor symptom severity and recovery over time after a concussion or mTBI has been identified.

In what clinical settings is the RPQ commonly used?

The RPQ is commonly used in neurology, sports medicine, concussion clinics, and post-injury follow-up care, particularly for ongoing symptom monitoring.

How does administering the RPQ through BrainCheck support post-concussion care?

On BrainCheck, the RPQ enables digital symptom tracking and longitudinal monitoring, and can be reviewed alongside cognitive assessment results to support return-to-activity and follow-up decisions.

More Clinical Evaluation Tools

BrainCheck offers a broad library of clinical evaluation tools designed to support early identification, risk stratification, and longitudinal monitoring of cognitive health across clinical and research settings.

See More