Concussion
Management

 

How We Can Help You

Recovering from a concussion can be difficult and frustrating, and we’re here to help! Our trained Shift Concussion Management Providers use the best available concussion research and management strategies to provide a multifaceted approach to assessment and management of concussions.  

People are affected by concussions differently and, as such, require individualized care. Individualized client treatments are determined through a series of tests which will ensure a safe and effective strategy for returning to work or play.  

Using management strategies to reduce your symptoms, we help to expedite your recovery as much as possible. We use a variety of techniques ranging from soft tissue and cranial sacral therapies to symptom-based exercise prescription to aid with your recovery. 

 
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How do I know if I have a Concussion?

A concussion is a common head injury, also known as a mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI). It often results from a blow to the head, face or jaw, but can also be from a hard fall on the tailbone or a whiplash mechanism. A concussion is evident from a variety of symptoms caused by an alteration in brain function/energy.  

There are many different systems a concussion can affect, and each has its own challenges and symptoms. Your therapist will work to identify the type or types of concussion you are suffering from so they can provide you with specific treatment, tips and resources to help you recover as quickly as possible.

  • Ringing in the ears 

  • Confusion 

  • Poor coordination or balance 

  • Irritable, sad, or emotional 

  • Easily distracted 

  • Trouble falling asleep 

Common Symptoms May Include:   

  • Headache  

  • Dizziness 

  • Nausea  

  • Feeling “foggy” 

  • Seeing flashing lights or stars 

  • Light or sound sensitivity 

  • Blurred or Double Vision 

  • Trouble focusing on objects or words 

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, go to the ER or visit a doctor ASAP:  

  • Neck pain or tenderness 

  • Seizure or convulsion 

  • Double vision 

  • Loss of consciousness 

  • Weakness or tingling/burning in more than 1 arm or in the legs 

  • Deteriorating conscious state 

  • Vomiting 

  • Severe or increasing headache 

  • Increasing restless, agitated or combative 

  • Visible deformity of the skull