Signs and Symptoms

Concussion patients often suffer from issues that are noted as invisible injuries. These symptoms do not show on imaging, yet they are often disabling. Symptoms commonly associated with a concussion include visual changes, dizziness, behavioural changes, fatigue, aggression, impulsivity, irritability, anxiety, depression, fatigue, disrupted sleep patterns, nausea, vomiting, persistent headache, and ringing in the ears. Note that someone does not have to lose consciousness in order to have suffered a concussion.

What Is A Concussion?

The most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is called a concussion. Concussions, which are a form of mild TBI, are not visible on traditional imaging such as MRI or CT scan. Symptoms are seen as a result of subtle changes that occur at the cellular level. Concussions come with long-term risk especially when a person has had several concussive events. Multi concussive events can cause chronic neuroinflammation and can lead to chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a neurodegenerative disease caused by multiple traumatic insults on the brain.

A concussion occurs when the brain slams against the inside of the skull. A concussion causes injury in two places, since the brain strikes the inside of the skull first at the point of impact and then again on the opposite side as it “rebounds” away from the impact site. If the head rotates at the time of impact there can also be damage to the axons that connect the brain’s grey matter to the white matter below.

Our Approach to Concussion

Revive utilizes research-based diagnostics to evaluate function in specific areas of the brain. Looking at eye movements, motor function, sensory function, cranial nerves, cognitive function, balance, and gait allows us to better understand which areas have been affected by the concussion. This allows us to develop a treatment plan that targets those regions and networks to make them stronger and more efficient.

We specialize in providing treatment to the neurological regions affected by the concussion. Offering a unique process that is built to maximize results in a condensed period of time. To reach your personal healthcare goals, it is imperative that your physicians and care providers know your individual story and desires. Your individual goals are the focal point of the comprehensive treatment plan which is based off your exam, diagnostics, and lab results.

Beyond the neurological system, there are many factors that can impact the presentation of concussion: the immune system, diet, sleep, mindset and stress (to list a few). By integrating knowledge of the brain and influence of these factors, we are able to be very specific with targeted therapies which create lasting neurological changes. Your treatment plan is designed specifically for you and your brain’s needs.

This plan is executed over 10 days. Patients see measurable improvement during their time in our office and continue to make gains once they leave. To help ensure success on your journey of healing, we create and define a plan for you when you go home. This plan may include sourcing a local specialist for a safe and effective continuum of care. Our goal is to see each patient continue to build upon the initial results they achieved in our office.