What is concussion?
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function.
Symptoms of a concussion can include:
- Headaches
- Difficulty concentrating
- Memory problems
- Balance issues
- Mood changes
- Sleep Disturbance
How Physiotherapy helps in concussion ?
Concussion therapy is a highly useful tool in supporting recovery from traumatic brain injury. During concussion therapy, you can expect to work with a highly experienced Clayton, Cloverdale, Surrey & Langley, BC physiotherapist who will evaluate the severity of your brain trauma and match you with tricks and strategies that can reduce discomfort, alleviate painful symptoms, and improve brain functionality.
How Can Concussion physiotherapy Help?
All too often, it is these symptoms of a concussion that led 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.
What Does Concussion physiotherapy Look Like?
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 concussion 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 quality of life as you recover from a concussion.
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A concussion is not something you can ignore. Regardless of the perceived severity, following a brain injury it is incredibly important that you check in with a physician to ensure that there is no potential for lasting brain damage. If you or a loved one have experienced a concussion, contact Dynamic Balance Physiotherapy & Vestibular Rehab Clinic to learn more about concussion treatment and therapy options.
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