What is Concussion?
It is a common head injury in contact sports like football and rugby. It is a minor head injury caused by force to the head. People also get concussion outside of sports. This can be a bang to the head from falling over, or from a sudden and vigorous movement of the head such as whiplash injury from a car accident.
How can physiotherapy help people with concussion?
Physiotherapy is effective in concussion management when dizziness, neck pain, headache and impaired balance have cervical spine and/or vestibular involvement. Treatment is based on the physiotherapy differential diagnosis made through patient history and clinical assessment of presenting signs and symptoms.
How do I know I have a concussion?
Headache
Nausea and/or vomiting
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Problems with balance (unsteadiness and dazed look)
Slurred speech
Slow reaction time
Sleep disturbance
Problems with attention
Loss of concussion (for 30 minutes or less)
Confusion
Sensitivity to noise and light
Brief convulsions
Temporary memory loss
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