Concussions
What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (or TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells. This damage can result in a variety of signs and symptoms depending on the portion of the brain involved during a concussion.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 3.8 million people experience concussions annually in the U.S. These numbers may be underestimated because 50% of concussions go unreported/undetected (UPMC). The days of sitting in a dark room to treat a concussion are over. Our outpatient physical therapy concussion management program will ensure this serious injury is healed in the most efficient and safe manner. Our physical therapists can assess symptoms to determine if a concussion is present, and treat the injury by guiding the patient through a safe and individualized recovery program.
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GOALS & STRATEGIES
FOR TREATING CONCUSSIONS
Our team understands that concussion symptoms and recovery time are unique for every person. That’s why we do a comprehensive exam and develop an individualized care plan to help get you back to the activities you enjoy. What we offer can be purchased individually or as a whole package. We can even utilize your insurance benefits…we offer complimentary verification of your benefits so you know ahead of time what costs will be.
eliminate/reduce
pain & swelling
improved
mobility & flexibility
increased
strength & endurance
education & preventative tools
return to
normal function
proper
alignment
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COMMON SYMPTOMS
we treat of concussions
Without therapeutic intervention, long-term symptoms can include:
Physical Symptoms
- Headaches
- Neck Pain
- Muscle spasms/weakness
- Sensitivity to light & sound
- Fatigue
- Sleep disorders
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Vision Changes
Emotional Symptoms
- Irritability
- Behavioral changes
- Personality changes
- Frustration
Mental Symptoms
- Confusion
- Memory problems
- Decreased attention
- Disorientation
TREATMENT PLAN
for concussions
We treat the individual…not just the pain or dysfunction. Your physical therapy treatment may include:
Personalized Evaluation
& Treatment Plan
customized therapeutic
exercise program
hands-on
manual therapy
biofeedback
techniques
soft tissue mobilization
& myofascial release
joint
mobilization
relaxation
techniques
biomechanical & functional retraining & education
learn more about
concussions
Baseline testing is a series of tests done PRIOR to a concussion to see how you function normally with reaction time, memory, balance, etc. This way, if you sustain a concussion, the testing can be completed again and compared to your baseline test to let you know when it’s safe to return to activity. Watch this short video to learn more about baseline testing!