Vestibular Therapy for Head Injury and Concussion

Vestibular therapy can play a key role in your recovery from head injury, concussion and post concussion syndrome.  A physical therapist is a movement expert, and knows exactly how much movement you can do to benefit your recovery without pushing you too far.  An added advantage to having a physical therapist who is also a vestibular therapist, trained in brain injury, cervical, and migraine treatment is that your therapist has a wide-range of experience and will be more able to find the best rehabilitation plan designed to your needs.  There is nothing cut-and-dry about concussion management because the brain is so complex.  

Our therapists understand that each patient with a brain injury or post-concussion syndrome is going to present with their own unique symptoms and issues.  At Core Balance in Kalamazoo, our educated therapists also understand that at times, rehabilitation will involve a referral out to other health care providers when we suspect an issue outside of our scope of practice.  To be honest, we have saved a couple of patient's lives this way!

Common Signs and Symptoms of Concussion:

• Headache
• Drowsiness (foggy, forgetful, fatigue)
• Appears dazed or confused
• Nausea/vomiting
• Difficulty concentrating/focusing
• Imbalanced/clumsy
• Sensitivity to light and noise
• Blurred or double vision
• Tinnitus (ringing in ear)
• Answers questions slowly/slurred speech

If you suspect you may have a concussion, always see a doctor as soon as possible.