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There are a variety of medical and holistic therapies & treatments for recovery from mTBI.  Provided below is a brief list of options used to treat concussion and post-concussive symptoms.
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Neurotherapy
Also referred to as neurobiofeedback, neurotherapy provides a clinical perspective of your brain's function.  It can help treat and alter brain wave activity, which may be a more beneficial option for those who do not respond well to other treatments such as medications.

Vision Therapy
Because your field of vision impacts every area of your brain, any disruption in visual processing can effect the brain's healing and function. Vision therapy, including syntonic light therapyand syntonic glasses, can be  highly beneficial for survivors who have difficulty reading, concerns with eye tracking or following movement, and for those who continue to experience dizziness or vertigo.

Vestibular Therapy
Beneficial for regaining balance and coordination, reducing dizziness, nausea, vertigo and fatigue, vestibular therapy focuses on inner-ear disruptions which can result from concussion.


Diet & Nutrition
Diet, especially one consisting of anti-inflammatory foods and prebiotics, can be a highly beneficial recovery aid. Supplements can also assist the brain in achieving proper nutrition and improving brainwave activity.


Rest & Sleep
Notoriously the most doctor-recommended and beneficial ways to recover: full rest and sleep allow the brain to de-stress and heal itself.


Medication
Amitriptyline, Topiramate and Gabapentin are sometimes prescribed  to help those who experience depression, insomnia and migraines.



Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Some studies show that these pressurized chambers can create a higher concentration of oxygen in the bloodstream and may improve circulation to impaired brain areas.

Cranial Sacral Therapy
An alternative therapy which uses gentle touch to manipulate the synarthrodial joints of the head, it is believed that this therapy can improve the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.

Other Known Therapies and Treatments
Breathing Techniques
Meditation & Visualization
Acupuncture
Physical Therapy
Sensory Deprivation Therapy
Yoga
Swimming
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ANAM- Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics is a US government created assessment which can aid in identifying symptoms of concussion and changes in cognitive status over time
Glasgow Coma Scale- The most standard test most commonly utilized to diagnose concussion after an initial injury, it provides a practical method for assessing impairment of levels of consciousness in response to defined stimuli.

COMBI- Center for Outcome Measurement in Brain Injury offers home testing and assessments online free of charge

ImPact- the Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test is one of the newest and trendiest computer assessments for concussion

VNG- Videonystagmography helps evaluate those with dizziness, vertigo, or balance dysfunction

Interactive Metronome (IM)- An assessment and treatment tool used to improve neurological functions of motor planning, sequencing & processing

Posturography- Helps screen, assess & diagnose balance disorders & fall risks associated with balance & vestibular function

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  • Home
  • Understanding Concussion
    • What is a concussion?
    • Symptoms of Concussion
    • For Family & Caregivers
    • For Survivors
    • Brain Map
    • Common Myths & Misconceptions
  • How to Survive the Healing Process
    • Healing Expectations
    • Managing Symptoms >
      • Quality Rest
      • Brain Food
      • Supplements
    • Good Days >
      • Recovery Factors
    • The Personal Impact
  • Find Recovery Assistance
    • Concussion Toolkit
    • Create Your A-Team
    • Questions to ask your doctor
    • Therapies & Treatment
  • Resources
    • Support
    • Links
    • Glossary
  • Our Stories
    • Contact Us
    • IN THE NEWS
    • SPECIAL THANKS