Concussion Therapy

Concussion Rehabilitation

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function. Effects are often short-term and can include headaches and trouble with concentration, memory,
balance, mood and sleep. Effects are often short-term and can include headaches and trouble with concentration, memory, balance, mood and sleep.

Concussions usually are caused by an impact to the head or body that is associated with a change in brain function. Not everyone who experiences a blow to the body or head has a concussion. Falls are the most common cause of concussions. Concussions also are common among athletes who play a contact sport, such as American football
or soccer. Most people recover fully after a concussion.

Concussion therapy is a highly useful tool in supporting recovery from traumatic brain injury.

During concussion therapy, our Physiotherapists will evaluate the severity of your brain trauma and match you with tools and strategies that can reduce discomfort, alleviate
painful symptoms, and improve brain functionality.

Physical Symptoms of A Concussion May Include:

  • Headache. 
  • Ringing in the ears. 
  • Nausea. 
  • Vomiting. 
  • Fatigue or drowsiness. 
  • Blurry vision.

 

Other symptoms of a concussion include: 

  • Confusion or feeling as if in a fog. 
  • Amnesia surrounding the event. 
  • Dizziness or “seeing stars.”

 

All too often, it is these symptoms of a concussion that lead to the greatest amount of discomfort. Physiotherapy can encourage a return to feeling better by restoring strength to atrophied muscles and improving endurance. This can be achieved through a combination of muscle-training activities and aerobics. However, it is important to work with a physiotherapist to gain guidance regarding the best activities for your body’s needs post-brain injury. Working out alone could lead to further injury. Your physiotherapist will customize a strength-building program for you, as well as guide you through aerobic moves that help you regain that endurance. 

In addition to Physiotherapy, additional strategies like targeted massage, specific stretches, and even eye motion training can help to reduce headaches and nausea following a concussion. Physiotherapy programs for concussions often build in vestibular therapy, which helps you orient yourself during periods of lightheadedness or loss of balance. To encourage this your physiotherapist will introduce you to specialized activities, including fixing your gaze at a certain point in the distance or using simple movements to stabilize your core and limbs. With proper guidance, these strategies can be incredibly helpful in improving the quality of life as you recover from a concussion.

Contact the team at Vertex Performance today, and we will get you started on your journey to recovery!