Connecting the Brain and Body
for Concussion Recovery
Happy Brain Physical Therapy
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Concussion Care
Every Concussion Journey is Unique. It’s never too early or too late to seek concussion treatment.
Whether you have had a recent incident, or have been to other practitioners for years and your
symptoms are still not resolved, getting better is possible.
My Mission
To empower you to understand that what you feel is real and that there is a solution. We strive to get you back to doing the things that you love, with the least amount of symptoms and medication possible, in the least amount of time.
Integrative Treatment
Happy Brain Physical Therapy utilizes an integrative treatment approach that breaks down the barriers of traditional rehabilitation. By assessing and treating the key clinical domains with relation to one another we provide optimal outcomes and get you back to life after a concussion.
Healthy Brain Baseline
Whether you are at risk for concussion and need to establish a baseline, have had multiple concussions, or aren’t sure if you have had a concussion but suffer from migraines or poor memory, Determining your baseline is a great place to start.
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FAQs
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A concussion is caused by acceleration or deceleration of the brain. You don’t necessarily need to hit your head to develop post concussion symptoms. A concussion can occur from a strong impact to the body when your brain forcibly moves around in your head.
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A concussion is a functional injury due to neurons shearing and stretching. It cannot be seen on imaging.
Common symptoms observed:
Difficulty recalling events prior to or after a hit or fall
Appears dazed or stunned
Forgetful or slow to answer questions
Moves clumsily
Answers questions slowly.
Exhibits mood, behavior, or personality changes.
Common symptoms reported:
Headache or “pressure” in head or ears
Nausea or vomiting
Balance problems or dizziness
Double or blurred vision
Light or noise sensitivity
Feeling “hazy” or like “head is in a cloud”
Concentration or memory problems.
Just not “feeling right,” or “feeling down”
Sleeping too much or too little
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Yes. The most recent International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport suggests that pre-season baseline testing can support healthcare practitioners to interpret the scores of post-injury tests; this leads to early recognition and treatment. The CDC also supports the use of baseline testing to help inform treatment and return to activity.
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Yes. There are number of different causes for feeling dizzy. A common finding after hitting your head is “positional dizziness” or BPPV. This can be treated using canalith repositioning techniques in the clinic.
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Item descriptionConcussions are a functional injury and cannot be seen on imaging. With a concussion your neurons get stretched and sometimes break causing a neurometabolic cascade that disrupts communication between the neurons and the brain. This damage causes the different areas of the brain to not communicate effectively which leads to functional impairments. A concussion is best diagnosed using functional tests and then treated based on each individual’s impairments.
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All appointments have a 12 hour cancellation policy. You will be charged 100% of your appointment fee if you cancel less than 12 hours in advance.
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No. We are not contracted with nor do we bill insurance. You may use your Health Savings Account (HSA).
Read more about why we do not contract with insurance and why the Concussion Solution Blueprint is in your best interest.