CONCUSSION TREATMENT
What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury—or TBI—caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. This fast movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging the brain cells.
How Can I Spot a Concussion?
Athletes who show or report one or more of the signs and symptoms listed below—or simply say they just "don't feel right" after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body—may have a concussion or other serious brain injury. It is important to remember: you do not have to lose consciousness or "get knocked-out" to acquire a concussion.
SIGNS OBSERVED BY PARENTS OR COACHES
- Appears dazed or stunned.
- Forgets an instruction, is confused about an assignment or position, or is unsure of the game, score, or opponent.
- Moves clumsily.
- Answers questions slowly.
- Loses consciousness (even briefly).
- Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes.
- Can't recall events prior to or after a hit or fall.
SYMPTOMS REPORTED BY ATHLETES
- Headache or "pressure" in head.
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Balance problems or dizziness, or double or blurry vision.
- Bothered by light or noise.
- Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy.
- Confusion, or problems with concentration and memory.
- Just not "feeling right," or "feeling down."
How Greensboro Physical Therapy Can Help
With advanced knowledge of treating concussions and neurologic conditions, our Doctors of Physical Therapy play a crucial role in getting you back in the game for those suffering from complications related to concussion.
After a thorough evaluation, we provide an individualized program to address common issues such as dizziness, balance deficits and neck pain and then, most importantly, a safe and effective return to playing your game.
Why not let the experts at Greensboro Physical Therapy help you or your athlete through this process and schedule an appointment today?
SPECIALTIES
With advanced knowledge of treating concussions and neurologic conditions, our Doctors of Physical Therapy play a crucial role in getting you back in the game for those suffering from complications related to concussion. [more]
The Sports Recovery Program makes the high-quality recovery services that professional athletes, pro sports teams, and USA Olympic programs depend on available to people of all ages and fitness levels living right here in the Triad. [more]
If you have had physical therapy in the past but did not receive the care or gain the results you expected, we encourage you to visit our clinic. Our hope is that we can be your resource for "Second Opinion Physical Therapy." [more]
Dry needling targets myofascial trigger points with a small needle in order to produce a local twitch response. This twitch response results in muscle relaxation and relief from a host of conditions, such as neck and back pain, headaches/migraines, TMJ/TMD, and many more. [more]
Physical therapy of orofacial pain is an evidence-based physical program used to treat pain in the jaw, head and neck regions. Orofacial physical therapy is a highly specialized part of orthopedic physical therapy. [more]
Vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and vertigo is an evidence-based therapy program used to treat balance and dizziness disorders such as labyrinthitis and various types of vertigo. [more]
SPECIALIZATIONS
With advanced knowledge of treating concussions and neurologic conditions, our Doctors of Physical Therapy play a crucial role in getting you back in the game for those suffering from complications related to concussion.(more)
The Sports Recovery Program makes the high-quality recovery services that professional athletes, pro sports teams, and USA Olympic programs depend on available to people of all ages and fitness levels living right here in the Triad. [more]
If you have had physical therapy in the past but did not receive the care or gain the results you expected, we encourage you to visit our clinic. Our hope is that we can be your resource for "Second Opinion Physical Therapy." [more]
Dry needling targets myofascial trigger points with a small needle in order to produce a local twitch response. This twitch response results in muscle relaxation and relief from a host of conditions, such as neck and back pain, headaches/migraines, TMJ/TMD, and many more. [more]
Physical therapy of orofacial pain is an evidence-based physical program used to treat pain in the jaw, head and neck regions. Orofacial physical therapy is a highly specialized part of orthopedic physical therapy. (more)
Vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and vertigo is an evidence-based therapy program used to treat balance and dizziness disorders such as labyrinthitis and various types of vertigo. [more]
