What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused when the head is hit directly or shaken abruptly.
Does concussion only affect the brain?
A concussion is a traumatic event and can lead to the injury of the head and neck tissue as well.
What can cause a concussion?
The brain is protected under your skull. When the skull experiences trauma, the brain may collide and rub against the skull surface, causing itself to bruise and leading to a concussion. Concussions can happen at any age, in one of the following ways:
- Falls (where the head is hit directly and is one of the leading causes)
- Road Traffic Accident (direct impact on the head)
- Domestic Violence (where the head is hit directly)
- During a blast or explosion
- Contact and speed-based sports
What does concussion feel like? How is it different from a mild trauma to the head?
Following physical, cognitive (mental) and emotional signs can help you decide if you or a loved one had a concussion and may help you differentiate it from the symptoms of a mild trauma to the head.
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Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, increased sensitivity to light and sound, balance impairment
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Confusion, lack of concentration, foggy thinking, memory problems
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Increased irritability, Anxiety, Depression, Aggressiveness, Mood swings
How can a concussion be prevented?
Prevention is always better than cure! To prevent a concussion, you need to avoid the mechanisms that cause injury:
How does physiotherapy help in overcoming the symptoms?
A Physiotherapy can evaluate your symptoms and provide personally catered rehabilitation therapy to achieve the highest possible recovery. The rehabilitation involves:
Reduced muscle strength and endurance is quite obvious after a concussion. Physiotherapist identifies the weaker, less functional muscles and strengthens them using various exercises depending on the extent of injury and clinical presentation.
Balance impairment is a debilitating symptom of concussion. Physiotherapy can train you to regain your balance by improving your sense of space and position.
In addition to a customized physiotherapy and exercise plan, physiotherapy can also provide education to the patient, family, friends and caregivers on the Dos and Don’ts for a sustainable recovery of the patient.
As the symptoms reduce, a physiotherapy will incorporate normal activities in your protocol. A PT will also help you understand how to avoid activities that put stress on your nervous system and prevent recurrence of symptoms. For an athlete, a structured rehabilitation will help him get back to his sport, by including a careful strengthening and conditioning regime.
How long do these symptoms last?
The symptoms may last from a few hours to a few months. If they last for more than 3 months, it is termed as Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS).
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