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Physiotherapy services for concussion in Burlington.

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Do You Need Relief From Concussion?

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Are you experiencing headaches, dizziness (usually lacking the features of true vertigo), general malaise and excessive fatigue, or noise intolerance? Do you feel more irritable or emotional with some degree of a low mood and/or anxiety? Is it more difficult to concentrate, perform mental tasks or remember things? do you stay awake all night? You may be experiencing the after effects of a concussion.

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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results in mild to severe injury to the brain. The term concussion, sometimes called mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), describes a complex and abnormal process that affects the brain. This process is initiated by traumatic biomechanical forces from violent shaking or direct blow to the head. For example, a blast exposure experienced during war as well as a fall with quick forward and backward movement of the head seen in contact sports without direct contact between the head and the ground can lead to a concussion. Concussion symptoms can appear immediately or have a delayed onset. However, most times they are resolved naturally within a short time period. Also, a loss of consciousness may or may not be present with a concussion

 

​Our physiotherapists are certified vestibular physiotherapists who are passionate about helping patients with concussions. 

Make an appointment today with a physiotherapist at Cogent Rehab to learn more about our concussion management program.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A CONCUSSION?

Although, the brain is well protected by the skull and surrounding cerebrospinal fluid, these structures are sometimes unable to prevent an injury to the brain. Anytime the brain moves rapidly against the skull, harmful changes in the brain/brain tissue can happen which negatively affect the normal function of the brain through concussions. A broad symptom picture occur with concussions and manifest in 4 key areas:

SOMATIC

Dizziness
Imbalance
Neck pain
Headaches
Nausea
Sensitivity to light
Sensitivity to sound
 

SLEEP

Hypersomnia
Hyposomnia
Difficulty initiating sleep
 

EMOTIONAL

Anxiety
Lability
Depression
Irritability
 

COGNITIVE

Poor Attention
Poor Memory
Fogginess
cognitive endurance
Delayed Processing
 

Post Concussion Syndrome

Second Impact Syndrome

Post-concussion syndrome can lead to serious long-term health problems if concussion symptoms persists. The prolonged disturbance causes significant problems in social or occupational functioning and represents a significant decline from a previous level of functioning. In school age children, the impairment may be manifested by a significant worsening in school or academic performance dating from the trauma.

Second Impact Syndrome (SIS) is an unusual and often fatal situation where a person sustains a second head injury before the first head injury is resolved. The initial concussion may have been minutes, days, or even weeks earlier. The second blow may be minor, with a direct blow to the head, or an indirect injury that results in accelerative forces to the brain. The patient may suddenly collapse and undergo rapid neurological decline and respiratory failure in the first few seconds to minutes after the injury. SIS results in death or severe neurological damage. SIS primarily affects adolescents and young adults and is thought to be caused by either a subdural hemorrhage (brain bleed) and/or loss of normal regulation of the cerebral vasculature that causes widespread hyperemic (blood flow higher than usual) brain swelling and increased pressure against the skull. 

Physiotherapy in Burlington Can Provide Relief From Concussion.

Concussions are very complex and required skilled evaluation and treatment planning for effective and long lasting relief. Patients with physiotherapy needs following a concussion progress at different rates. At Cogent Physical Rehabilitation Center, we follow a problem-oriented approach and assess each patients carefully to maximize recovery in the most efficient manner. This approach is comprehensive and combines several interventions including gaze stabilization, cervical treatment, oculomotor training, motion sensitivity training, balance training, optokinetic and exertion program for optimum concussion relief.

 

Our physiotherapists at Cogent Physical Rehabilitation Center are experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of concussions related symptoms. When developing a treatment plan, we prioritize each patient's problems due to the diversity and number of problems associated with concussions. Furthermore, we remain flexible and continue to modify the interventions to maintain an optimal level of challenge to each patient.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO OBTAIN CONCUSSION RELIEF TODAY!

Our certified vestibular physiotherapists have been helping patients recover since 2016. We are fully aware of the impact that your condition has on you and those around you.​ You want your life back. We can help.

 

Schedule an appointment with us today, and we will get you back up and running as soon as possible. 

Contact Our Burlington Physiotherapy Clinic For Relief From Concussion! 

Your Next Steps...

  1.   Request An Appointment

  2.   Receive A Personalized Treatment Plan

  3.   Work Hard And Progress In Your Recovery

  4.   Recover & Enjoy Life As You Should

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