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A concussion is one of the most common types of mild traumatic brain injury, resulting from the head and neck moving too rapidly backward and forward (for example – Motor Vehicle Accidents / Whiplash injuries)

Although not every accident will result in a concussion, It’s important that people recognize the signs of it. 

Here are a few of the most commonly observed signs/symptoms of a concussion:

• Difficulty remembering events prior to or after the event 
• A loss of consciousness, even briefly 
• Headache or a sense of pressure in the head 
• Nausea or vomiting
• Problems with dizziness, and balance.
• Sensitive to noise and light
• Feeling groggy or hazy 
• Confusion
• Issues with concentration or memory
• Feeling down or not quite right 

 Physiotherapy is an effective, safe, drug-free treatment option for those suffering from a concussion. A physiotherapist can treat a concussion by…

• Retraining the vestibular system (the inner ear balance system)
• Leading a patient through exercises that train the visual system 
• Performing Manual Therapy on the neck 
• Exercising the muscles in the neck
• Having a patient participate in cardiovascular exercises
• Providing education about the return to daily activities