Concussions are a major concern for athletes, including those who participate in high-impact sports. It is a debilitating injury that can impair your physical and mental capacities for an extended period of time. Concussions are normally caused by a traumatic impact, such as an athletic collision or a car crash.
Although concussions can be debilitating and restricting, physical therapy therapies can help provide recovery and relaxation. You don’t have to figure out a recovery plan on your own. We are here to help, guide, and support you.
Contact our office now to meet with one of our qualified physical therapists if you have had a concussion and are looking for help.
How can I benefit from PT for a concussion?
Your physical therapist will design a care schedule that is tailored to your individual conditions for rehab and relaxation.
They can assess how much aerobic activity you can tolerate without the symptoms deteriorating. A detailed physical examination of the spine, vision, posture, and agility will be performed to determine this.
Following your diagnosis, your recovery plan will be established, taking into account the seriousness of your illness as well as any symptoms you might be having. Your physical therapist can advise you to do the following, depending on your condition:
- Vestibular therapy. This will help stabilize your balance.
- Return to light aerobic exercise. This will help in restoring any lost communication between your brain and body.
- Massage therapy. This can also relieve headaches and stiffness by focusing on the problem areas (primarily the neck).
- Light exercises. These can help relieve your headaches, in addition to restoring any lost coordination or visual focus.
What caused my concussion?
Concussions are a fairly frequent injury, but often people are unsure of what happens after a concussion occurs. This condition occurs as a result of a collision between the brain and the interior of the skull. A hard knock to the head or any traumatic jolt to the body will do this.
Concussions can also be triggered by a violent back-and-forth motion of the brain (such as whiplash). When your head rapidly tosses in various directions (as in a car accident or a hard football tackle), your brain is thrown around within it, bouncing off the bony cage of your skull. Concussions can cause a variety of unpleasant effects, including:
- Inability to focus.
- Fatigue.
- Dizziness.
- Memory loss and confusion.
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Slurring of speech.
- Painful and chronic headaches/migraines.
- Sensitivity to light and sound.
- Ringing in the ears.
- Visual abnormalities.
What to expect with typical concussion treatment
Concussions can cause brain bleeds in serious situations, necessitating immediate medical attention. In those circumstances, the illness will be treated at the hospital as soon as possible. In milder cases, the concussion can be treated and healed gradually.
Whatever the magnitude of the injury, the doctor will most likely perform brain scans and medical testing to determine the degree of the damage done to your brain during the attack. This will help the doctor determine the best course of action for you.
It was once thought that exercise would worsen the effects of a concussion; however, new research has shown the contrary to be correct. Active physical therapy procedures, which include moderate stretches and other physical movements, have been shown to reduce recovery time for concussion patients. Physical practitioners are also recognized as future central players in successful concussion recovery plans by the APTA (American Physical Therapy Association).
Find relief today; contact our clinic for an appointment
Concussions are a significant issue, and our physical therapists are committed to assisting you in recovering. They are easily treatable if you have the right advice and treatment. If you have had a concussion, make an appointment with one of our physical therapists right away. They are experts who are skilled in concussion management and can help you to feel your best in no time. Rest assured that at our clinic, you’re 100% supported in your journey to getting better!
We’ll get you started on the initial steps toward developing your recovery plan and achieving your objectives towards a stable and sensible return to activity! Contact Balance Rehabilitation and Health Science today!
