Falling down and hitting your head is something that sometimes happens in a dream. If that dream becomes a reality, it can turn into a nightmare. Falling can lead to many types of injuries, but one of the injuries that can be toughest to shake is a concussion. 

A concussion is a mild type of traumatic brain injury or TBI. It occurs when the brain violently impacts the inside of the skull, and the impact can lead to bruising and other physical issues with the brain. Concussions can also trigger symptoms like headaches, dizziness, vertigo and nausea. These symptoms can linger for months after the initial injury. 

If you’re dealing with a concussion after a fall, you aren’t alone. One medical study found that 47% of the people surveyed developed a head or neck injury from a fall. You also don’t have to go through your recovery alone thanks to physical therapists who offer concussion physical therapy. 

Concussion physical therapy can help you in these 3 ways

There are many issues that can increase your risk of falling again after an initial fall. Concussions are one of them. That’s one reason why getting effective treatment, such as concussion physical therapy, is so vital. Some ways that physical therapy can help your concussion include: 

1. Diagnosing your concussion — The symptoms of a concussion are similar to other issues. That’s why you might think you have another issue instead. However, physical therapists can help set you straight. They’ll examine you physically, do some tests, and ask you questions about your symptoms and your fall. Gathering this information allows them to determine if your injury is a concussion. They can then help you find the most effective treatment. 

2. Tackling your symptoms — Concussion symptoms can definitely make it harder to get through the day. A concussion physical therapy plan developed by a certified physical therapist can help make your day easier. Your plan will be customized to fit your symptoms and recovery goals. For instance, vestibular therapy can help ease the dizziness and vertigo you may be feeling. By helping to ease your symptoms, your physical therapist can help make normal daily tasks much easier to do. 

3. Helping to keep your concussion a short-term problem — Concussion symptoms can easily become a long-term, or chronic, problem. This is supported by the fact that 5.3 million people currently require help with their daily activities due to a TBI. Needing long-term care is most common for people with moderate or severe TBIs. Yet a mild concussion could also cause chronic issues, especially if left untreated. Thus, seeking out concussion physical therapy can be a step toward avoiding long-term issues. 

Find top-notch concussion physical therapy at Franklin Rehab

Is a concussion affecting your ability to do everyday things like enjoy coffee with a friend? Our Franklin Rehabilitation physical therapists offer physical therapy that can help you. We can start you off with a free screening. Then, our clinicians can construct a concussion treatment plan designed to reduce your symptoms. Our plans are also intended to help you regain your ability to do normal daily activities.

Contact our team today for more information about how we can help address your concussion or to schedule an initial appointment with us.