Who It's For
Concussions can occur from a wide variety of sports, motor vehicle accidents, and work place injuries. You may experience symptoms and conditions such as:
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Persistent headaches after a bump or blow to the head
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Dizziness or feeling off balance
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Bright lights or loud noises make your symptoms worse
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Nausea, fatigue, or brain fog
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Difficulty sleeping since injury
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Blurred or double vision
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Lack of concentrating or remembering things
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Persistent post-concussion symptoms
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Neck pain associated with a concussion
How We Can Help
From evidence-based practices and experience, we provide a comprehensive treatment plan that includes:
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Education of your condition
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Strategies to address concussion-related symptoms
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Manual therapy
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Therapeutic exercises
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Guidance on activity modification
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Continual monitoring until you're back to your daily activities and comfort
What to Expect
Every treatment plan begins with understanding your conditions, goals, and creating a plan that's right for you.
A thorough evaluation is conducted to assess the extent of the concussion and its impact on various aspects of functioning like:
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Balance and coordination
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Vision
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Cognitive abilities
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From the assessment we educate you on what's going on and provide strategies on how to alleviate concussion-related symptoms.
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This may include manual therapies, therapeutic exercises, and guidance on activity and lifestyle modifications.
Follow up is important to ensure your program is effective and that you're on your way to achieve your goals.
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We modify the activities as you progress, monitor symptoms, and will also provide coping strategies, stress management techniques, and guide you on lifestyle adjustments if necessary.
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The ultimate goal is always to support you on your recovery and optimize a safe return to normal daily living.
Lasting results come from treating the root cause and not just the symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head or body that affects how the brain functions.
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Symptoms can vary from person to person and may appear immediately or develop over the following hours or days.
Physical therapy can help manage many of the symptoms associated with a concussion, including dizziness, balance issues, neck pain, headaches, and difficulty returning to everyday activities.
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Your physical therapist will complete a thorough assessment and create a personalized treatment plan based on your symptoms and recovery goals.
Recovery is different for everyone.
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Many people begin to feel better within a few weeks, while others may experience symptoms for longer.
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Factors such as the severity of the injury, your medical history, and following an appropriate rehabilitation plan can all influence recovery.
Returning to normal activities should be gradual and based on your symptoms.
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Your physical therapist will guide you through a step-by-step return-to-work, return-to-school, or return-to-sport plan to help ensure a safe recovery and reduce the risk of setbacks.
