Your Austin and Georgetown Concussion Clinics

A Certified Provider

Concussions can occur as a result of a fall, car accident, sports injury, assault or other incident. These serious head injuries are linked to a number of negative health outcomes, including short and long-term headaches, dizziness, depression, aggression, sleep disturbances, trouble concentrating, sensitivity to light, nausea and other problems. Having a significant TBI or even perhaps multiple more minor head injuries may also put you at a higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and other brain conditions. Perhaps more troubling is that a growing number of Americans are being diagnosed with concussions each year, and that this trend is especially significant among adolescents.

The first challenge medical professionals face when making a diagnosis is that is no single test that can effectively confirm the condition. In addition, symptoms could appear hours or even days after the injury took place. Symmetry’s therapists have received advanced training in concussion care which enables our clinic to provide:

• pre-season baseline screenings

• preventative care

• post-injury management of concussion.

A concussion occurs when the head is jolted–either by a direct force or by a blow to the body that results in a jerking action of the head and neck. If a concussion has occurred, appropriate management is critical.

Rest is important for recovery. However, complete inactivity and withdrawal from normal school and social functions is not advisable and can even negatively impact symptoms. Physical and cognitive activity should be resumed gradually after a concussion, in coordination with your medical care team.

Symmetry staff provides treatment for patients of all ages that are struggling with concussion symptoms. Symmetry also provides education to patients and their families regarding prevention of further injury and develops safe guidelines for each patient as they work to return to normal activity.

Thankfully, over 80% of patients who experience a concussion recover fully if under a concussion management protocol supervised by a health professional.

Symmetry staff have received specialized and ongoing training which provides our team with access to the most up-to-date research in the treatment and diagnosis of concussions. As a member of Concussion Health, our staff is certified to apply this specialized knowledge to benefit our clients.