Concussion

“You’ll be fine, just wait and see.” from your doctor. “Just walk it off,” the coach says. “You look perfectly fine,” your friend says. “I’m starting to think all these headaches and mistakes you’re making are an excuse,” the boss says. “All you got was a little bump on the head.” You can count on Progressive Therapy Associates to get you "out of the fog" and into clear thinking needed for home, school, and work following your concussion(s).  Although concussions are classified as a “mild traumatic brain injury,” too often, we concentrate on the “mild” part and forget that this injury is a very real trauma to the brain. Although concussions are classified as a “mild traumatic brain injury,” too often, we concentrate on the “mild” part and forget that this injury is a very real trauma to the brain.

We now know that concussions, left untreated, can cause lasting and serious problems. Multiple concussions have a cumulative effect, which can be debilitating enough to affect someone’s memory, emotional regulation, ability to stay in school or hold a job. That’s why it is so essential to avoid taking the “wait and see approach”; get treatment and a coordinated plan in place as early as possible for the best outcomes.