Have you or a loved one experienced a concussion? This can be a scary experience. The pain can be intense and the recovery can seem labored and slow. FYZICAL Spanish Fork can help, call us today and start your journey to recovery. We provide individualized care that addresses your physical, mental, emotional, and social needs, allowing you to safely return to sports, school, work, and play and get back to loving your life.

A concussion is a brain injury that happens following a significant impact to your head that causes acceleration or deceleration of your brain within your skull. This is fairly common in sports - soccer, football, lacrosse, mountain biking - but can also happen when you fall or are in an accident. This impact causes a biomechanical imbalance within your brain cells that results in decreased blood flow and temporary energy deficits within your brain, leading to symptoms of concussion.

What are some of the symptoms or signs that you have experienced a concussion. Well, symptoms of concussion can vary depending on the nature of your injury. However, they may include things like an initial loss of consciousness. Later you may experience headaches, neck pain, dizziness, and/or nausea or vomiting. You may also experience balance issues. Additionally, it is common to feel emotional irritability and overall fatigue. Your muscles may feel weak and/or spasm. A change in weight also frequently occurs.

If you or a loved one has suffered a concussion, call FYZICAL Spanish Fork to start your personalized concussion management program as soon as possible. 

Here’s how we can help at FYZICAL Spanish Fork. When you come see us our skilled physical therapists will perform a thorough assessment, and diagnosis of what is really going on. Then they will create a personalized treatment, and concussion prevention plan just for you. This individualized treatment plan is based on your needs and is focused on allowing you to safely return to sports, school, work, and play as soon as possible. It really is hopeful. Physical therapy plays a vital role in concussion management, allowing you to recover from the physical, cognitive, and emotional issues caused by concussions.

Your physical therapist will develop an individualized treatment plan, using a variety of techniques and exercises to address specific issues caused by your concussion, such as balance problems, vision disturbances, headache, neck pain, fatigue, and mood changes. Some common treatment options include manual therapy, vestibular rehabilitation, vision therapy, stretching and strengthening exercises, and cardiovascular exercise, as well as education and counseling for managing symptoms, returning to normal activities, and preventing further injury.

So again, if you or a loved one has suffered a concussion, call FYZICAL Spanish Fork to start your personalized concussion management program and get back to being yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.