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Care after a concussion.

Learn about Fusion's post-concussion rehabilitation services and contact the team to discuss evaluation and next steps.

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Overview

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.

What to expect

Start by contacting your clinic. Your therapist will discuss your symptoms, how they affect your daily activities, and any information from providers already involved in your care, then plan care around your goals.

What Is Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)?

Post-Concussion Syndrome is set of various symptoms that persist for a period of time after a TBI. This time frame may range from weeks to months after the initial injury.

What To Expect From Physical Therapy For Post Concussion Syndrome

Rest is the most appropriate way to allow your brain to recover from a concussion, including physically and mentally. Rest allows the brain to heal and helps symptoms clear up as quickly as possible. Recorvery from a concussion can range from a few hours to weeks and sometimes months.

Prevention:

✓ Avoid head injuries
✓ Fasten your seatbelt
✓ Wear the appropriate equipment for your sport and wear it properly
✓ Take action to prevent falls
✓ Play by the rules
✓ Seek medical attention if you have a concussion to prevent future injury.

The Hardest Hits

The annual national estimate of reported concussion rates in NCAA sports ranging from 2009-2014

✓ Women’s Soccer – 6,300
✓ Football – 6,700
✓ Women’s Ice Hockey – 7,500
✓ Men’s Ice Hockey – 7,900
✓ Wrestling – 10,900

Concussion Figures

College athletes suffered an average of 10,500 concussions for five years of which approximately 3,400 occurred in Football. American service members have suffered more than 320,000 brain injuries since 2000. It’s estimated that between 1.6 and 3.8 million recreation-related concussions occur annually nationwide.

Numbers reported in 2014

Where to find this care

Physical therapy is offered at every Fusion clinic. Contact your clinic to ask about this service and the best place to start.

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