POST-CONCUSSIVE

The Post-Concussive Clinic
Traumatic brain injuries affect two million American every year. These injuries can result from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries falls or other events that may not involve a direct blow to the head. Mild traumatic brain injury is also known as a concussion. Patients with a concussion may have significant persistent symptoms commonly know as Post-Concussive Syndrome. Most individuals improve without medical attention. However, others may have a slow recovery period, and the symptoms may negatively impact their professional and private lives.

Symptoms of Post-Concussive Syndrome include:

• Fatigue
• Headache
• Visual disturbance
• Memory loss
• Poor attention or concentration
• Sleep disturbance
• Dizziness and loss of balance
• Irritability
• Feelings of depression

The Post-Concussion Clinic team of professionals represents a variety of medical fields including:

• Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists in traumatic brain injury
• Neuropsychology/neuropsychological testing
• Cognitive education
• Psychology
• Occupational and physical therapy
• Social work counseling
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Functional balance evaluation and retaining