Concussion Management in Abbotsford

                                      

Concussions may be caused by sports injuries, vehicle accidents during which the head is shaken or just a straight blow to the neck or head from a fall. It is a type of traumatic brain injury and is a very common type of brain injury. The brain is the most sensitive part of our body. This type of injury affects our brain tissue and break the chemical balance. 

Symptoms of concussion : Symptoms of concussion are-  

*Short term memory loss

 *Confusion 

*Behavioral symptoms

 *Loss of consciousness

 *Headache and pressure in the head

*Neck pain

 *Nausea or vomiting 

*Dizziness

 *Balance problems 

Risk factor of Concussion 

Improper management of concussions can lead to long-term brain damage. If you receive a second concussion before the full recovery of the first, it can cause severe brain injury and can even cause death. Having one concussion does not produce any serious long-term effects. when a second concussion happens after the brain has fully recovered, then it does not produce any harmful effect and can be treated by physiotherapy.

Hillcrest Physiotherapy Clinic is the best concussion treatment rehab 

The Hillcrest Physiotherapy Clinic provides the best treatment for concussions. Our experts provide an individual assessment of patients. They focus on your specific symptoms and provide timely intervention to get a full recovery on time 

If someone is having a concussion, rest is important in the first few days. Medications are not always effective for concussions. Rehabilitation for your cardiovascular system, vision, balance system, and treatment on the neck may be more effective in reducing symptoms. It also improves recovery time following a concussion. You can only get the best results, if your healthcare provider is trained and experienced in the treatment and management of concussions. People who are suffering from concussion-like symptoms must visit Hillcrest Physiotherapy Clinic. 

Our experts also treat Post-Concussion Syndrome. Based on physical assessment, we provide a concussion treatment to the patients. A customized treatment plan can completely resolve the symptoms from the initial trauma.

 We offer baseline testing. It is a series of tests that provide an overview of healthy brain function, before a concussive injury. These baseline test results can be the most helpful and conclusive tool used to determine when you are ready to return to work and play. 

After a thorough concussion assessment that includes several concussion tests, a physiotherapist can differentiate the various causes of symptoms. The professionals at Hillcrest physiotherapy clinic can properly diagnose and treat a concussion through their concussion management program.  

Hillcrest physiotherapy provides a balance between the patient and the consultant. Our experts take the right steps to provide progress both physically and mentally. Before applying a treatment plan our experts first discuss it with you and explain it to you to get better results. 

 After an assessment, our physiotherapists may advise you to take a short period of rest. During the treatment, mental and physical activity may be increased. If there is no improvement, then our experts suggest manual therapy of the neck; diet and nutrition changes; exercise therapy; and vestibular and visual rehabilitation to increase the effectiveness.  

Cervical spine issues after a concussion 

If the neck or spine has been affected by the concussion and injury, our physiotherapist at hillcrest physiotherapy clinic can help with strengthening neck muscles and provide manual therapy to confirm that the joints are moving well.

Exertion issues after a concussion

If exertion is a problem, our experts provide some exercise therapies to the patient to improve the overall health. 

Visual disturbances after concussion

If vision is affected after a concussion, our professionals suggest an ocular reflex training program to improve visual motor control to reduce visual disturbances.  

Vestibular issues after a concussion Vestibular problems involving dizziness or imbalance, our experts provide balance training. To ease dizziness our experts move the ear crystals to an area of your inner ear.

 Return to Learn, Work and Play 

After completing the treatment our health care providers educate you to safely manage these injuries, to improve recovery time and limiting the future injury risk .