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 Victoria 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.
Finding Concussion Therapy Post-Trauma
The severity of a concussion can vary dramatically. While some people with concussions experience only minor symptoms, and may not require long-term intervention, other concussions can have lifelong consequences.
In the first 24-48 hours hours following a concussion, the best treatment option is to take it easy. Resting your brain means really turning off everything that will stimulate your mind and to simply relax. This means avoiding television, not reading, avoiding intense music, conversation and too much movement. This may not sound like a very entertaining time, but this is what your brain needs to recover. Just like you’d put your feet up for a day or two after injuring your ankle, you need to give your brain time to rest and recover after an injury.
During this time, the important thing is to check in with your doctor or a physiotherapist specializing in concussion management to have your injury assessed, and to get specific advice on post-concussion protocols for optimal recovery.
Recent research is showing us that early intervention of various therapies can significantly improve recovery, and has led to a more active approach to concussion treatment.
Seeking out concussion therapy early on can prevent long-term issues and help you experience a quicker return to normal.
Without therapeutic intervention, long-term symptoms can include:
- Chronic headaches
- Fatigue
- Changes in weight
- Sleep disorder
- Muscle weakness and spasms
- Decreased libido
- Disrupted menstruation and infertility
When to seek help for a concussion?
Left untreated, concussions can lead to persistent symptoms that interfere with school, work and the overall enjoyment of life.. Fortunately, the physiotherapy field is continually discovering new ways to help patients suffering from long-term concussion complications. If you believe you’ve suffered a concussion, please contact Equilibrium Therapeutics so we can do a thorough exam and get you on a recovery plan.