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Concussion Management
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a direct impact to the head, neck or body that transmits force to the brain. This can temporarily disrupt normal brain function, leading to a range of physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms.
Concussion symptoms vary from person to person and may appear immediately or develop over the following hours or days. Importantly, you do not need to lose consciousness to experience a concussion. Standard imaging tests, such as MRI, typically do not reveal the functional changes associated with a concussion.
At Woolwich Physiotherapy, our team helps identify the systems affected by your injury and develop an individualized rehabilitation plan. Early assessment and appropriate guidance can help support recovery and a safe, gradual return to everyday activities.
Personalized Concussion Care
A Comprehensive Approach to Your Recovery
Concussions can affect several interconnected systems in the body. Our physiotherapists assess key areas to better understand your symptoms and develop a treatment plan tailored to your recovery. Your assessment may include:
Balance & Walking
Assessing stability, coordination and walking patterns.
Vestibular Function
Evaluating dizziness, motion sensitivity and the body's balance system.
Eye Movement & Visual Tracking
Examining ocular-motor function and visual coordination.
Exercise Tolerance
Understanding how physical activity influences symptoms and recovery.
Neck & Cervical Spine Function
Assessing neck mobility, muscle tension, strength and joint position awareness to identify contributing factors.
Understanding What Your Body Needs to Recover
Every concussion is different. Identifying which systems have been affected is an important first step in developing a rehabilitation plan tailored to your symptoms, abilities and recovery goals.
At Woolwich Physiotherapy, we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Our physiotherapists use evidence-informed assessment and treatment strategies to help you safely progress toward your everyday activities, work and sport.
Personalized Treatment
Your Rehabilitation May Include
- Early Physical Activity: Gradual, symptom-limited movement and exercise when appropriate.
- Manual Therapy: Cervical spine mobilization and soft tissue treatment to address neck-related symptoms.
- Balance & Vestibular Rehabilitation: Targeted exercises to improve stability, coordination and dizziness.
- Visual & Eye Movement Exercises: Oculomotor training to address visual tracking and coordination difficulties.
- Neck Strength & Control: Exercises to improve cervical strength, mobility and joint position awareness.
- Return-to-Activity Guidance: Structured support for progressing safely back to school, work and sport.
- Advanced Functional Training: Progressive strengthening, agility and plyometric exercises when appropriate for later stages of recovery.
Your Recovery Starts Here
Don't Let a Concussion Keep You on the Sidelines
Whether your concussion happened during sports, at work or in a motor vehicle accident, getting the right guidance early can make a meaningful difference. Our physiotherapists will help you understand your symptoms, develop a personalized rehabilitation plan and work toward a safe, confident return to the activities you love.
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Not sure if you have a concussion? If you've experienced a head injury or are noticing concussion-related symptoms, seek an appropriate medical assessment. Our team can help guide your rehabilitation once urgent concerns have been addressed.