During concussion therapy, you can expect to work with a highly experienced Ottawa, Chelsea, Kanata & Nepean, ON physiotherapist who will evaluate the severity of your brain trauma and match you with strategies that can reduce discomfort, alleviate painful symptoms, and improve brain functionality. All too often, it is the 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 include 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.
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 Amped Physiotherapy at Ottawa, Chelsea, Kanata & Nepean, ON to learn more about concussion treatment and therapy options.
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.
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 Amped Physiotherapy at Ottawa, Chelsea, Kanata & Nepean, ON to learn more about concussion treatment and therapy options.
What Can Post-Concussion Rehabilitation Help With?
Our concussion clinic has many health care professionals who can help with the following:
✔ Treatment of post-concussion syndrome
✔ Management of concussion symptoms
✔ Increase concussion awareness with concussion education
✔ Manage Neck pain and Neck Injuries
✔ Overcome Persistent symptoms
✔ Increase blood flow
✔ Rehabilitation exercises
What Should I Avoid After a Concussion?
You will be guided on what to avoid after your initial assessment. In general, if you have post-concussion symptoms, the following things should be avoided or limited:
- Physical activity
- Screen time Cognitive strain
- Loud music
- Video games
- Driving
- Bright lights
- Tight-fitting hats or headbands
- Gum-chewing
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