Concussion Management in Langley
Personalized rehabilitation for concussion symptoms affecting balance, movement, vision, concentration and everyday activity.
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. Symptoms can vary from person to person and may include headache, dizziness, balance problems, cognitive or concentration difficulties, visual symptoms, fatigue, nausea, sleep changes and sensitivity to light or noise.
Understand symptoms and functional limitations
Address movement, vestibular and physical needs
Gradually return to daily activity, school or sport
Concussion Treatment & Rehabilitation in Langley
Concussion symptoms can affect more than the head. A person may experience dizziness, balance problems, visual disturbance, neck symptoms, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, memory problems or changes in tolerance to physical and cognitive activity.
At Divine Care Physiotherapy, concussion management is individualized around your symptoms, functional limitations and recovery goals. Physiotherapy may address the cervical spine, vestibular system, balance, movement and physical activity as appropriate.
Common Concussion Symptoms
- Headache
- Dizziness and balance problems
- Cognitive or concentration difficulties
- Memory impairment
- Visual disturbance
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Sleep disturbance
- Neck pain or related cervical symptoms
- Changes in tolerance to physical or cognitive activity
How Concussion Rehabilitation Works
Recovery is not simply about waiting for every symptom to disappear. Rehabilitation is guided by the person's symptoms, functional needs and response to gradually increased activity.
Clinical Assessment
Your physiotherapist reviews how the injury occurred, current symptoms, movement, balance, activity tolerance and relevant functional concerns.
Cervical Rehabilitation
When neck symptoms or cervical movement limitations are part of the presentation, physiotherapy may include appropriate cervical assessment and treatment.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
Dizziness, visual-vestibular symptoms and balance problems may require vestibular assessment and targeted rehabilitation.
Balance & Coordination
Rehabilitation may address balance, coordination and movement confidence when these are affected following concussion.
Exercise & Activity Progression
Physical activity can be progressed gradually according to symptoms and tolerance rather than relying on prolonged inactivity.
Education & Self-Management
Understanding symptoms, activity tolerance and the rehabilitation plan helps you participate actively in recovery.
Concussion Recovery: A Gradual Return to Activity
The exact progression depends on the individual and should be guided by symptoms, clinical findings and the demands of the activity being resumed.
Understand
Review the injury, symptoms, history and current activity limitations.
Settle
Manage aggravating factors and establish an appropriate level of physical and cognitive activity.
Rebuild
Progress movement, balance, vestibular and physical conditioning as appropriate.
Return
Gradually increase activity toward normal daily, school, work or sport demands.
Concussion, Vestibular & Cervical Rehabilitation
A concussion can involve more than one system. The current Divine Care information notes that concussion may occur alongside injury to the cervical spine and peripheral vestibular system.
Vestibular Rehabilitation
When dizziness, vertigo, visual instability or balance problems persist, vestibular rehabilitation may form part of the treatment plan.
Explore Vestibular Rehabilitation →Neurological Physiotherapy
When concussion recovery overlaps with broader neurological movement, balance or functional concerns, neurological rehabilitation may be considered.
Explore Neurological Rehabilitation →Sports Physiotherapy
For athletes, rehabilitation can be connected to sport-specific movement, conditioning and a graduated return to training.
Explore Sports Physiotherapy →Manual Physiotherapy
When appropriate, cervical or other musculoskeletal symptoms may be addressed as part of a broader physiotherapy plan.
Explore Manual Physiotherapy →Concussion Management for Athletes & Youth
Concussions are particularly relevant in sports because return to training and competition needs to be gradual and appropriately assessed.
Youth Athletes
Young athletes require an approach that considers school, sport, activity level, symptoms and the demands of their developing bodies. Divine Care also offers concussion baseline assessments that coaches or teams may request before a season.
Return to Sport
Return to sport should follow appropriate assessment and a graduated process. Your rehabilitation plan can progress physical activity according to symptoms, function and the demands of your sport.
Why Choose Divine Care for Concussion Management?
Individualized Assessment
Your symptoms and functional needs guide the rehabilitation plan rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Multiple Rehabilitation Pathways
Concussion care can connect with vestibular, neurological, sports and manual physiotherapy when appropriate.
Langley Clinic
Divine Care Physiotherapy is located in Thunderbird Village at D109 – 20159 88 Ave, Langley, BC V1M 0A4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a concussion?
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by biomechanical forces. Symptoms can appear rapidly and may evolve over minutes or hours.
What symptoms can happen after a concussion?
Symptoms may include headache, dizziness, balance problems, cognitive or concentration difficulties, memory impairment, visual disturbance, fatigue, nausea, sleep disturbance and sensitivity to light or noise.
Is complete rest the best approach after concussion?
The current Divine Care concussion information states that absolute rest is no longer considered the best approach and describes gradual return to cognitive and physical activity that does not provoke symptoms.
Can concussion affect the vestibular system?
Yes. The current Divine Care information notes that concussion can occur alongside injury involving the peripheral vestibular system, which can contribute to dizziness and balance problems.
Can physiotherapy help with concussion symptoms?
Physiotherapy may address relevant cervical, vestibular, balance and physical-activity concerns as part of individualized concussion rehabilitation.
Do you provide concussion baseline assessments?
Yes. Divine Care states that it performs concussion baseline assessments, which coaches or teams may request before a sports season.
Do I need a doctor's referral?
Divine Care states that patients can book physiotherapy directly without a doctor's referral. Some extended health plans may have separate requirements for reimbursement.
Book a Concussion Management Assessment in Langley
If you are experiencing ongoing symptoms after a concussion, an assessment can help determine the appropriate rehabilitation pathway and next steps.