BrainCussion
TBI and Concussion Awareness
Common treatments for tbi and concussions
Cognitive Therapy / Neuropsychological Rehabilitation
- Helps with memory, attention, and problem-solving difficulties
- Techniques include cognitive exercises, memory aids, and structured routines
- Often guided by neuropsychologists or occupational therapists
Vestibular Therapy
- Specifically targets balance problems, dizziness, and visual-vestibular integration issues
- Exercises improve: (Gaze stabilization, Postural control, Coordination)
- Often conducted by physical therapists specialized in vestibular rehabilitation
Physical Therapy
- For neck, back, or musculoskeletal issues resulting from trauma
- Includes posture correction, strengthening exercises, and movement retraining
Vision Therapy
- Corrects visual disturbances, double vision, or convergence problems after concussion
- Includes eye exercises, prism lenses, or specialized therapy programs
Speech and Language Therapy
- Helps with communication, word-finding, or cognitive-linguistic deficits
Occupational Therapy
- Supports return to daily activities, work, or school
- Focus on energy conservation, planning, and adaptive strategies
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
- HBOT treatments can improve the oxygen delivery to the brain tissue.
Low-Level Laser Therapy / Photobiomodulation
- These treatments may reduce inflammation and promote cellular repair.
Neuromodulation
- Techniques used to alter or regulate nerve activity to improve brain function.
Traditional neuropsychological assessments take months to get an appointment followed by hours of sitting in busy waiting rooms.
Traditional TBI tests are difficult for someone with a TBI to complete because the tests are long and complex.
TBIs, concussions, & PTSD often cause neurobehavioral impairments, making it difficult to perform the basic activities of life. Delaying a TBI diagnosis & treatment can make these symptoms even worse.