by fchnfunnels_admin | Jul 4, 2019 | Physiotherapy
“You still have a concussion?” Anyone that has had a concussion has heard that question over and over. We are asked that by loved ones because they worry and because, unless you’ve been through it, it’s hard to understand the course of rehabilitation. The picture on...
by fchnfunnels_admin | Jul 4, 2019 | Physiotherapy
Part 4 of my concussion series. Another major component of concussion rehab is assessing and treating the visual processing systems. While it isn’t in my scope to assess visual acuity/eyesight (eye doctors), I have taken courses that taught me to assess HOW our brain...
by fchnfunnels_admin | Jul 4, 2019 | Physiotherapy
Today’s concussion, or mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) rehab post is about balance and proprioception. BALANCE: an even distribution of weight allowing someone to remain upright/steady. PROPRIOCEPTION: awareness of the body position or movement....
by fchnfunnels_admin | Jul 4, 2019 | Physiotherapy
Today’s topic covers neck treatment, which is one of the major components of concussion rehab. When the body sustains an impact large enough to cause a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), the neck is often affected similar to a whiplash injury. This creates a lot of...
by fchnfunnels_admin | Jul 4, 2019 | Physiotherapy
A concussion is defined as a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) induced by a blow to anywhere on the body that affects the head and neck. While many concussions resolve within the first few weeks to months, some patients don’t recover as quickly. They are then...
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