Healing Therapeutics provides services for those seeking post concussion syndrome treatment in Port Chester, NY. Concussions are mild forms of traumatic brain injury that all health care providers consider a serious injury and they should be taken very seriously. Concussions are cumulative and can have lasting effects on brain tissue and the chemical balance within the brain, especially if the trauma is sustained on the same part of the head as a previous concussion. The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1.6 million to 3.8 million people experience concussions during sports and recreational activities annually in the United States. These numbers may be underestimated, as many cases are likely never reported. Concussions may cause physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms and may initially go unnoticed. If you know someone that has sustained a head trauma you should recommend, they seek medical attention right away.

Initial symptoms from a concussion are generally physical:

• Headache
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Vertigo or dizziness
• Noise or light sensitivity

But they can also be or develop into cognitive and behavioral symptoms as well.

• Trouble concentrating
• Memory issues
• Sleeping disturbances (too much/too little/insomnia)
• Excessive Fatigue
• Emotional issues like irritability and aggression

A physical therapist can assess symptoms to determine if a concussion is present, and treat your injury by guiding you through a safe and personalized recovery program. Physical therapists are movement specialist and they improve quality of life through hands-on care, patient education, and prescribed exercise. Healing Therapeutics can help you recover from a concussion and ensure you’re ready and able to return-to-sport or activity safely. With proper diagnosis and management, most patients with concussions recover fully in a matter of weeks however, those that continue to have symptoms beyond the expected recovery time may suffer what is called post-concussion syndrome (PCS). Healing Therapeutics can assist with post concussion syndrome treatment in Port Chester, NY

While awareness of PCS has increased in recent years there still is no specific brain scan or blood test to diagnose PCS. Diagnosis is generally made if concussion-related symptoms are still present after 90 days from the date of injury. Unfortunately, with PCS symptoms tend to linger and may persist sometimes for years. PCS is more likely for individuals who have suffered multiple concussions, especially on the same part of the head.

All of our treatment plans for post concussion syndrome treatment in Port Chester, NY, are individualized towards the needs and symptoms of the patient. In some case both Physical and Occupational therapies can help patients with PCS manage their daily schedules and activities. Our programs focus on:

• Pain management
• Problem solving
• Cognitive strategy development
• Vocational activities
• Vestibular treatments

For more information and assistance with post concussion syndrome treatment in Port Chester, NY, contact Healing Therapeutics today!