Concussion Recovery Program

Welcome to our Concussion Recovery Program.

Sound familiar?

  • I am still having a headache, dizziness and neck pain since my concussion.
  • I get fatigued very easily since my concussion.
  • I am having trouble sleeping since my concussion.
  • I continue to have irritability and mood changes since my concussion.
  • I try to exercise after having a concussion and it continues to bring on symptoms.
If these are familiar to you, then you may have post-concussive syndrome. The good news? You’re not alone!  Post-concussive symptoms are common after a concussion, but you can make a huge improvement in your quality of life with our Concussion Recovery program!
BPPV treatment

Dix-Hallpike Manuever

Our personalized Concussion Recovery Program offers relief for those suffering from post-concussive syndrome.

When you trust your concussion to the team at PhysioFit of North Carolina, we take the time to get to know the whole you so we can personalize your recovery program for your unique and complex condition. There is hope for a better tomorrow, and we’re committed to helping you get back to what matters most to you.
 
With our 1-on-1 sessions, your therapist will take the time to get to know you and your complete personal history to help identify all contributing factors related to your concussion.
 
Leveraging the latest movement-based technologies, our vestibular health, neck health and aerobic exercise exams will pinpoint the impairments that have not recovered in order to create a treatment plan.
 

Concussion Recovery Assessment

There are several trajectories of our Concussion Recovery Program Exam: Cervical Spine Analysis, Canalith Repositioning Testing, Vestibulo-ocular Assessment, Balance Analysis, and Response to Exercise Investigation. This exam is done in a private session with you and your therapist. The Exam identifies postural stability, positional vertigo, balance dysfunction, cervical spine imbalances, aerobic exercise response and connection from the brain to the inner ear and eyes. This provides us with your overall vestibular, neck and other systems’ performance to uncover the underlying “why”.

A detailed clinical Vestibular Exam that contributes to your personalized therapy plan.

There are three phases of our BPPV Relief Program Exam: Peripheral vs Central causes, Canalith Repositioning Testing, Vestibulo-ocular Assessment and Balance Analysis. This exam is done in a private room with you and your therapist. The Exam identifies inner ear vs brain involvement, positional vertigo, and balance dysfunction. This provides us with your overall vestibular and other systems’ performance to uncover the underlying “why”.

Canalith Repositioning Manuevers

With our technology and expertise, we can determine which canal(s) are causing your BPPV and implement the most appropriate manuever.  If done correctly, these techniques are highly successful.

Vestibular-Ocular Assessment

Often referred to as a vestibular ocular reflex (VOR) assessment, this is a series of tests and evaluations used to assess the functioning of the vestibular system and its interaction with the visual system.

Balance Analysis

A diagnostic process used to assess an individual’s ability to maintain their equilibrium or stability, particularly while standing or performing various movements.

Vestibular Diagnostic Testing

If you’re ready to find relief and begin your journey, feel free to call us today to discuss how we can help.

The most informative Neck Health Exam that contributes to your personalized therapy plan.

There are three phases of our Cervicogenic Cause of Concussion Exam: Movement Control Testing, Cervical Proprioception Testing and Hands-on Assessment. This exam is done in a private room with you and your therapist. The Exam identifies pain generators, muscle imbalances, and dysfunction in neck alignment. This provides us with your overall neck health performance to uncover the underlying “why”.

Spinal Alignment

Our daily lives cause forward head posture escalating headaches and neck tension. This can lead to a straight cervical spine, which interferes with erect and proper posture.  We exam your alignment to start a treatment plan to fix it.

Cervical Proprioception

Proprioception is a crucial aspect of our sensory system that helps us maintain coordination, and spatial awareness of our neck while we are upright all day long.  We can detect dysfunction in proprioception to enhance movement control and reduce pain.

Muscle Imbalances

We commonly find muscle imbalances in our exam, which explains the “tug of war” that your neck goes through all day long!  Finding these deviations is necessary to allow for smooth and coordinated movement to promote neck health.

Movement Control Diagnostic Testing

If you’re ready to find relief and begin your journey, feel free to call us today to discuss how we can help.

An Exercise Health Exam that contributes to your personalized therapy plan.

While exercise is generally considered beneficial for recovery, it can sometimes trigger or exacerbate headaches in individuals recovering from a concussion.  We exam where you are currently with an aerobic exercise to then determine a proper plan to return to sport and play. 

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