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Concussion Rehabilitation

What is Physical Therapy for Concussions?

Concussions are any structural or metabolic disturbance to the central nervous system following an impact. Physical therapy can evaluate and treat many impairments after a concussion.

Concussions and Physical Therapy... Concussions happen quite often, and not just to athletes. For one reason or another a head gets banged about and there it is, a concussion. Before you just blow it off, the ramifications of a concussion can be daunting, especially if you’ve had more than one.

What we fix:

Musculoskeletal

• Neck pain from associated whiplash
• Overall fatigue and weakness
• Poor cardiovascular endurance

Ocular-Motor

• Dizziness, headaches, and nausea associated with reading or focusing
• Motion intolerance

Concentration

• Impaired memory
• Impaired ability to focus at school or work
• Difficulty multi-tasking

Balance

• Poor balance or stability when walking in the community

• Poor balance or stability when participating in recreational activity

In non-sport-related concussions, up to 33% of individuals may exhibit symptoms beyond 3 months.

How we fix it:

Education

• Explanation of Condition
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Activity Modification

Manual Therapy

• Myofascial and Soft Tissue Release
• Connective Tissue Manipulation
• Trigger Point Release
• Joint Mobilizations

Exercise

• Strengthening and cardiovascular exercises to return to prior level of function
• Ocular-motor exercises to address dizziness or headaches
• Memory exercises to improve daily function
• Balance exercises to improve safety with daily activities

“After my bike accident, resulting in elbow surgery, I was diagnosed with a concussion and BPPV (vertigo). I had no idea PT was an option to treat my head trauma until I found out that Specialized treats this. After a couple of sessions… the dizziness and vertigo from my concussion were gone.” C.C.

Are you or a loved one experiencing any of the following symptoms after an impact or an injury to your head?

• Neck pain
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Nausea
• Difficulty concentrating
• Difficulty sleeping
• Impaired memory
• Poor cardiovascular endurance
• Poor balance

If “yes”, please call and schedule a consult with one of our physical therapists trained in treating concussions.

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Dry Creek Clinic

7340 S. Alton Way, 11D
Centennial, CO 80112
T: 720-493-1181
F: 720-493-1191


South Pearl Street Clinic

1550 S. Pearl Street , Suite 101
Denver, CO 80210
T: 720-873-6866
F: 303-871-0830


Littleton Clinic

10125 W. San Juan Way, #120
Littleton, CO 80127
T: 303-933-9057
F: 303-933-9108
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Thornton Clinic

9351 Grant Street Suite 380
Thornton, CO 80229
T: 303-655-8699
F: 303-655-8698

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SOUTH PEARL STREET CLINIC LOCATION
1550 S. Pearl Street , Suite 101 Denver, CO 80210
T: 720-873-6866
F: 303-871-0830

LITTLETON CLINIC LOCATION
10125 W. San Juan Way, #120 Littleton, CO 80127
T: 303-933-9057
F: 303-933-9108

DRY CREEK CLINIC LOCATION
7340 S. Alton Way, 11D Centennial, CO 80112
T: 720-493-1181
F: 720-493-1191

THORNTON CLINIC LOCATION
9351 Grant Street Suite 380 Thornton, CO 80229
T: 303-655-8699
F: 303-655-8698

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