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Concussions

A concussion is known as mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI). A concussion is a brain injury when the brain is violently shaken. Concussions may cause physical, behavioral or cognitive symptoms. You may experience a concussion at any age. Concussions may happen due to sports injuries, falls, motor vehicle accidents, physical abuse or domestic violence. 

 

Recovery from a concussion can take several weeks, months or sometimes years. The recovery process depends on the cause, the severity of the injury and the person’s age. Symptoms of a concussion may occur immediately while others may take hours or months.


Physical symptoms of a concussion may include:

 

Emotional symptoms of a concussion may include:

 

Cognitive symptoms of a concussion may include:

Physical therapy can help concussions. At Reddy Care Physical, Occupational and Aquatic Therapy, a physical therapist will test neurological, orthopedic and cardiovascular systems. Other tests may include muscle strength, balance, coordination, sight, smell, hearing and memory.

 

Treatment plans for concussions are uniquely tailored to the patient's specific needs due to no two concussions being the same. A treatment plan may include vestibular rehabilitation (reduces dizziness & improves balance), manual therapy, massage therapy, exercise rehabilitation, patient education, rest, and restoring strength and endurance.



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Written by:

Dr. Vinod Somareddy, PT, DPT

President

Reddy Care Physical Therapy

Reddy Care Occupational Therapy

Reddy Care Aquatic Therapy

Author
Reddy Care Physical and Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy is an outstanding specialty service providing exceptional care and state-of-the-art treatments for the residents of Farmingdale and Great Neck, New York. The combination of innovative exercise programs, manual therapy, and technology together with the expertise of every member of the team enables Reddy Care Physical & Occupational Therapy to provide services that ensure superior clinical outcomes and consistently high patient satisfaction.

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