Concussion Complications and Physical Therapy

Concussions are a tricky injury. With all the media coverage on the technology and science behind the research, concussions are still complex enough to hinder long-term injury solutions in the medical professional world.  Concussions are head injuries that can cause traumatic brain damage and have the ability to ultimately change the chemical balance of the brain overall. These dangers explain why concussions are considered to be one of the most serious injuries to the human body by any medical provider.  

Concussions occur when the brain is violently shaken and possibly bruised. This sudden motion can occur from whiplash including a blow to the upper body or head itself. The sudden tremor of the brain can affect it in different and unpredictable ways. Since the brain is the command center that controls the rest of the body, any injury it sustains can greatly negatively affect other areas as well, depending on how bad it is. It can immediately cause slow reflexes, coordination issues, and nausea. Long-term symptoms include weight gain, loss of libido, muscle spasticity, and early onset of dementia.  People from all walks of life are at risk of falling or hitting their head on something. Whether it’s a baby who just learned how to sit up, or a senior citizen walking on the sidewalk, a fall can happen to any person, at any age, at any time.   

At Island Sports Physical Therapy in Nesconset, we provide services for everyone’s pain management, no matter the cause. Our offices in Huntington, Nesconset, East Northport, Coram, East Meadow, and Glen Cove all help clients across Long Island in dealing with the pains that stem from suffering a concussion. Following the trauma, many people suffer from not having balance, dizziness, and vertigo- all ailments that our team of physical therapists is equipped to help patients deal with. If you think you recently experienced a head injury and are suffering from a concussion-like symptom, contact us to make an appointment today.