I have a concussion..what's next?!
According to the league, there were 182 reported
concussions from 2015 regular-season games. There were 115 in 2014, 148 in
2013, and 173 in 2012. NFL senior VP of health and safety policy Jeff Miller
said the league is figuring out why the number rose so much this season. -
ESPN
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14672860/nfl-says-diagnosed-concussions-way-season
So what to do if you have been diagnosed with a concussion?
1.
Listen to the MD and relax. After a concussion the
brain’s metabolic activity increases greatly and if you don’t rest like they
advise you to you may end up with a metabolic deficit leading to difficulty
healing your brain.
2.
Limit computer and cell phone use.
3.
Take naps when tired. It’s your body telling
you it needs to
rest and reboot.
4.
You might even need some time off from
school or work.
MOST concussions resolve in about 7-10
days if you follow the MD’s directions, but for those whose symptoms do not
subside you may be having delayed healing due to having a postconcussional
syndrome. If this is the case, it’s time to see a vestibular/concussion
specialist.
Don’t worry we have one here at PTW! Just call Stephanie McDougal, PT, DPT at our Montgomeryville location for an evaluation.
PTW’s
Stephanie McDougal, PT, DPT provides expert clinical care and is a vestibular/concussion
specialist at our Montgomeryville Clinic, located in the Costco
Shopping center on Upper State Road, just off route 309. For
an initial evaluation, call Steph at 215 855 1160 today for an appointment as soon as possible!
