Concussions & Head Injuriesin Philadelphia, Trenton & Surrounding Cities

A concussion is a brain injury that occurs when the brain is violently shaken. The injury can happen during rapid movement changes (such as whiplash) or when the head is directly hit. This shaking or hitting of the head causes unpredictable injury to the brain, resulting in immediate or delayed changes in the brain's chemistry and function. Less than 10% of concussions involve a loss of consciousness.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Headache, dizziness, difficulty with balance and coordination, nausea/vomiting, fatigue, difficulty sleeping / increased sleepiness, double or blurred vision, sensitivity to light and sound, slurred speech, seizures, difficulty with short-term or long-term memory, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and / or "fogginess," slowed "processing" of thoughts or problems, worsening grades in school, irritability, restlessness, anxiety / depression, mood swings, aggression, decreased tolerance of stress, and / or / but not limited to changes in personality or behavior.

HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP?

Physical therapists can evaluate and treat many problems related to concussion. Because no two concussions are the same, a physical therapist will examine your neurological, orthopedic, and cardiovascular systems in order to best prescribe a routine to address your particular symptoms and your needs in all of your daily environments.

Treatment may include: Rest and recovery, restoring strength and endurance, stopping dizziness, improving balance, reducing headaches, returning to normal activity or sport, and more.