Personalized Concussion Therapy to Support Your Recovery & Return to Activity
A concussion can affect more than just how you feel. Symptoms may interfere with balance, concentration, exercise, work, school, sports, and everyday activities. Recovery can vary from person to person, and rehabilitation should be tailored to your symptoms and functional needs.
At Sterling Physiotherapy & Wellness, we provide individualized concussion therapy in Calgary to help address physical symptoms and functional limitations following a concussion.
Our approach begins with a comprehensive assessment of your symptoms, balance, coordination, neck function, mobility, exercise tolerance, and movement. This helps identify areas that may be contributing to your difficulties and guides your rehabilitation plan.
Treatment may include therapeutic exercise, balance and coordination training, cervical rehabilitation, vestibular exercises, gradual aerobic activity, and progressive return-to-activity strategies when appropriate.
Our goal is to help you safely rebuild your physical capacity, improve confidence with movement, and progress toward your everyday, work, exercise, and sport-related activities.
Improve Balance, Movement & Physical Tolerance
Targeted rehabilitation can help address physical symptoms and gradually rebuild your ability to tolerate movement and activity.
Concussion symptoms may affect balance, coordination, neck movement, and tolerance for physical exertion. Your physiotherapist can use individualized exercises and progressive activity to address these limitations and help you return to normal physical activities.
Progress Toward Your Everyday Activities
A gradual, individualized return to activity can help you regain confidence and work toward the activities that matter to you.
Your rehabilitation program can be adjusted according to your symptoms, response to activity, and functional goals. Whether you are working toward returning to work, exercise, school-related activities, or sport, your physiotherapist can help guide appropriate physical progression.
If you are experiencing dizziness, balance difficulties, neck discomfort, headaches, reduced exercise tolerance, or other physical symptoms following a concussion, Sterling Physiotherapy & Wellness can assess your needs and develop an individualized rehabilitation plan.
What This Involves
- Comprehensive Concussion Assessment
- Balance & Coordination Training
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Cervical Spine Rehabilitation
- Gradual Aerobic Exercise
- Return-to-Activity Guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
What is concussion therapy?
Concussion therapy is an individualized rehabilitation approach that addresses physical symptoms and functional limitations following a concussion. Treatment may include balance training, cervical rehabilitation, vestibular exercises, aerobic activity, and gradual return-to-activity strategies.
What symptoms can physiotherapy help with after a concussion?
Depending on the individual, physiotherapy may help address symptoms such as dizziness, balance difficulties, neck discomfort, headaches, movement-related symptoms, and reduced tolerance for physical activity.
How soon should I start concussion rehabilitation?
The appropriate timing depends on your symptoms, medical assessment, and individual circumstances. A physiotherapist can assess your current abilities and help determine an appropriate level of activity and rehabilitation.
How long does it take to recover from a concussion?
Recovery varies between individuals. Symptoms, activity demands, previous injuries, and response to rehabilitation can all influence recovery. Your physiotherapist can monitor your progress and adjust your rehabilitation plan accordingly.
Can physiotherapy help me return to exercise or sports after a concussion?
Yes. When appropriate, physiotherapy can help guide a gradual progression of physical activity and exercise while monitoring your response to increasing activity levels. Return-to-sport decisions should follow appropriate medical and rehabilitation guidance.
Areas We Serve
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