Concussion Management at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford
Even if you didn’t bump your head, you might have a concussion. And a concussion is actually a type of brain injury! Concussions have been disregarded and ignored in history by many, even medical professionals. But the physiotherapists at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford take concussion management very seriously.
It doesn’t matter if you have a diagnosis for a concussion or suspect you have one. Our physiotherapists will immediately complete a thorough assessment of your symptoms. Your physiotherapist will develop a safe, customized care program to support your healing journey if you have a concussion. Concussions can cause short- and long-term physical, mental, and emotional problems if not treated properly.
What Can Cause a Concussion?
The most common causes of concussions are injuries sustained in a car accident, a sports accident, work accidents, or in children, playground accidents. It could also be the result of a violent attack.
Concussion recovery must be managed over several weeks to several months, depending on the severity of the injury.
How Do You Know if You Have a Concussion?
If you can trace concussion symptoms back to a specific event, you likely have a concussion. But even if you can’t remember – whether you lost consciousness or not – you could have a concussion. Symptoms may not start for a day or two, so you may need someone else to help you trace back your symptoms to what happened.
Everyone with a concussion doesn’t get all the symptoms, but you may experience:
- Headaches or migraines
- Confusion
- A lack of coordination
- Balance problems
- Memory loss
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Dizziness
- Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
- Sleepiness
- Extreme fatigue
If you experienced an incident that may have caused a concussion, even if you don’t have any symptoms, it is best to have a thorough, professional assessment.
If you have suffered a concussion, physiotherapy at Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford can help you with:
- Balance
- Focus
- Stability
- Gait
- Mood
- Strengthening neck muscles
- Ensuring you have good mobility in your joints and surrounding soft tissues
Call Montrose Physiotherapy & Massage in Abbotsford today for a comprehensive assessment and to determine if concussion management is right for you.
