Concussion Rehabilitation
FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Concussion Program
Concussion can be defined as a type of traumatic brain injury—or mild TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells. Concussion may or may not result in loss of consciousness.
Concussion results in physical, cognitive, emotional, and/or sleep related symptoms. While symptoms of concussion can be quite varied depending on your injury and medical history, they most frequently include:
How can FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Help?
Physical therapy programs for concussion often include vestibular therapy, which can address motion and visual sensitivity, dizziness, imbalance, and limited endurance. Your physical therapist at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers will customize a program for you addressing your specific presentation and needs in order to return to school, sports, work, hobbies, and all other areas of your life.