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“Don’t Wait Until You Get A Head Injury To Seek PT!” CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT
What is the most common misconception about concussions? A bigmisconception is that a concussion only occurs as a result of a direct blow to the head from events such as a car crash or football tackle. If an athlete gets a few seemingly minor hits in a soccer game or a basketball game, they often don’t report it because they don’t think they have suffered a concussion. Instead, they keep playing which can be very dangerous. A concussion may be caused by a direct blow to the head, face, neck, or elsewhere on the body if the force of the impact is transmitted to the head. It’s important for athletes, p a r e n t s a n d coaches to understand that multiple small impacts can cause one to occur. These smaller impacts can still cause symptoms like headaches, trouble concentrating, and behavioral changes. When athletes and parents understand that a concussion can begin frommultiple smaller impacts, they start taking note of those during games and practices which helps with early recognition. Why is it so important to have a programspecific to concussionmanagement? Education of understanding concussions is important. We educate patients and give them the tools they need to recognize when a concussion occurs so they are not putting themselves in potential danger for further injury by continuing to play. A concussion is a bruise to your brain that can affect a person’s performance physically and cognitively. Our program addresses both these areas and monitors the patient’s symptoms to allow them to return to sport safely.
How can a physical therapist help? Physical therapists can evaluate and treat many problems related to concussion. Because no 2 concussions are the same, a physical therapist will examine your neurological, orthopedic, and cardiovascular systems in order to best prescribe a routine to address your particular symptoms and your needs in all of your daily environments.
Did You Know?... • 79% of all reported high school concussions occur as a result of player to player contact • 66% of reported concussions occur during competition • 62% of reported football concussions occur while tackling or being tackled • 30% of reported soccer concussions occur while heading the ball
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