Post-concussion syndrome is when your concussion symptoms are persistent, beyond a 1 month period. There are numerous rehabilitation and treatment options available for patients, which are dependent on where the dysfunctions or symptoms lie. Certified Complete Concussion Management practitioners have extensive training in the treatment and rehabilitation of chronic concussion symptoms such as ongoing headaches, balance/dizziness issues, visual disturbances, reading difficulties, trouble concentrating, visual motion sensitivity, etc.
For very complex cases, we have a referral network of various specialists in many regions of the country that can be accessed should your case require additional or extensive care. These referral sources meet various rehabilitation needs of post-concussion syndrome such as vestibular and motor coordination rehab for ongoing balance impairment, visual rehabilitation, cervical proprioceptive training, cognitive behavioural therapy, monitored heart-rate specific exercise programs to increase blood flow and oxygenation to the brain tissue, neurocognitive rehabilitation for problems with memory and attention, or medication if need be.