Physical Therapy
Post-Concussion & TBI Rehabilitation
A full recovery program for the brain, the body, and everything in between.
Understanding This Condition
Concussion and traumatic brain injury recovery involves far more than rest. The brain, vestibular system, cervical spine, and — very often — the patient's emotional state are all affected together, and a recovery plan that only addresses one piece tends to leave symptoms lingering long after they should have resolved.
Our CNS-based approach to concussion rehabilitation treats the full picture: the physical symptoms, the vestibular and balance component, and the cognitive and emotional impact, coordinated with our behavioral health and psychiatry team when needed.
What Causes It
- Sports-related head impact
- Car accidents and other trauma
- Falls
- Workplace accidents
- Any event involving a sudden jolt or impact to the head or body that transmits force to the brain
Signs & Symptoms
- Headaches and pressure
- Dizziness and balance problems
- Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
- Light or noise sensitivity
- Sleep disruption
- Irritability, anxiety, or low mood following the injury
How We Evaluate It
We conduct a comprehensive evaluation covering cervical spine involvement, vestibular and oculomotor function, and cognitive symptoms, and coordinate with medical and behavioral health providers to build a complete picture of how the injury is affecting you.
Our Treatment Approach
Recovery is staged and individualized, since concussion presentations vary significantly from patient to patient.
- Vestibular rehabilitation for dizziness and balance dysfunction
- Cervical spine treatment for whiplash-type involvement common in concussions
- Graded return to cognitive and physical activity, avoiding both over-rest and pushing too hard too soon
- Coordination with behavioral health and psychiatry for anxiety, mood changes, or PTSD symptoms following the injury
What to Expect
Most concussion symptoms resolve within two to four weeks with appropriate treatment; a meaningful number of patients experience longer post-concussion symptoms, often driven by the treatable vestibular, cervical, and psychological components we specifically address.
Full recovery means being cleared physically, cognitively, and emotionally — not just symptom-free at rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is complete rest the best approach after a concussion?
Brief rest in the first day or two is appropriate, but prolonged complete rest is generally not recommended — a graded return to activity, guided by symptoms, tends to produce better outcomes.
Why do I still have symptoms weeks after my concussion?
Persistent symptoms are frequently driven by unaddressed vestibular dysfunction, cervical spine involvement, or the psychological impact of the injury — all of which we evaluate and treat directly.
Can you help with the emotional side of recovering from a brain injury?
Yes — this is coordinated directly with our behavioral health and psychiatry team as part of your overall recovery plan.
Concussion recovery is not something to guess your way through. A full evaluation of the brain, body, and emotional impact together is what actually gets patients back to their lives.
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1010 E McDowell Rd, Suite 410, Phoenix, AZ 85006 · Open until 7 PM Wednesdays