Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
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What is a Concussion?
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain and sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.
Post-Concussion Syndrome is set of various symptoms that persist for a period of time after a TBI. This time frame my range from weeks to months after the initial injury.
The Hardest Hits
The annual national estimate of reported concussion rates in NCAA sports ranging from 2009-2014
Women’s Soccer – 6,300
Football – 6,700
Women’s Ice Hockey – 7,500
Men’s Ice Hockey – 7,900
Wrestling – 10,900
Concussion Figures
College athletes suffered an average of 10,500 concussions for five years of which approximately 3,400 occurred in Football. American service members have suffered more than 320,000 brain injuries since 2000. It’s estimated that between 1.6 and 3.8 million recreation-related concussions occur annually nationwide.
Numbers reported in 2014
Symptoms usually fall into 4 categories: Think/Remembering, Physical, Emotional/Mood, Sleep.
- Difficulty thinking clearly, feeling slowed down, difficulty concentrating, difficulty remembering.
- Headache, fuzzy or blurry vision, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, sensitivity to noise or light, balance problems, feeling tired, having to energy.
- Irritability, sadness, more emotional, nervousness or anxiety.
- Sleeping more than usual, sleep less than usual, trouble falling asleep.
Please talk to your healthcare provider and/or seek medical attention if you think you’ve had a concussion or symptoms persist after you had a head injury.
What to expect from Physical Therapy for Post Concussion Syndrome.
Rest is the most appropriate way to allow your brain to recover from a concussion, including physically and mentally. Rest allows the brain to heal and helps symptoms clear up as quickly as possible. Recorvery from a concussion can range from a few hours to weeks and sometimes months.
Prevention
- Avoid head injuries
- Fasten your seat belt
- Wear the appropriate equipment for your sport and wear it properly
- Take action to prevent falls
- Play by the rules
- Seek medical attention if you have a concussion to prevent future injury.
You can schedule an appointment at any of our offices. Pelvic Health is only offered at Spotsylvania at this time.
Fusion Physical Therapy, Spotsylvania Office
4701 Spotsylvania Pkwy, Suite 106
Fredericksburg, Virginia
540-710-0100
Fusion Physical Therapy, Lee’s Hill Office
10340 Spotsylvania Ave Suite 201
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
540-710-0130
Fusion Physical Therapy, Fredericksburg Office
212 Butler Road
Falmouth, VA 22405
