Concussion Treatment & Management:
Concussions are a mild form of brain injury that can temporarily affect brain function, and are commonly a result of falls, motor vehicle accidents or sporting collisions. Common symptoms include headache, fatigue, confusion or general feeling of being in a fog, dizziness, an increased sensitivity to light and sound, disrupted sleep, imbalance and nausea. While these symptoms will eventually resolve, not all concussions are the same and everyone will experience a slightly different recovery.
Concussion treatment involves a comprehensive individualized approach to restore normal brain function and body coordination, while trying to keep the post-concussion symptoms under control. Typical treatment involves:
For all athletes, Athlema Physical Therapy is happy to be in direct contact with your team’s medical staff to provide updates on your return to play progression and safe return to your desired sport. This can be discussed during the initial evaluation session.
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Coordination Exercises
Balance Training Exercises
Proprioception Exercises
Vestibular Exercises
Vestibulo-Ocular Exercises
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Cervical Mobilization and Soft Tissue massage to help relieve concussion related headaches
Cervical Stabilization Exercises
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Light aerobic exercise on the bike, progressing to more intense activities
Short slow walks, progressing to fast pace walks, progressing to jogging
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Gradual increase in intensity following return to play guidelines.