Réhabital
Concussion Rehabilitation
Most people recover from a concussion within a few weeks. When headaches, dizziness or screen fatigue persist, targeted rehabilitation clearly speeds the return to normal.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding This Condition
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that disrupts brain function without visible damage on standard imaging. Persistent symptoms rarely have a single cause: they typically combine a cervical component (the neck absorbs the same forces as the head), a vestibulo-ocular component (difficulty stabilising gaze) and exertion intolerance linked to autonomic regulation. Modern rehabilitation has abandoned prolonged complete rest: after 24 to 48 hours of relative rest, graded sub-symptom activity improves recovery.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Cervical dysfunction
Acceleration-deceleration irritates neck joints and muscles, a frequent source of post-concussion headache.
Vestibulo-ocular dysfunction
A disturbed vestibulo-ocular reflex causes dizziness and visual fatigue with movement.
Exertion intolerance
Altered autonomic regulation limits cardiovascular tolerance and prolongs symptoms.
Sleep and cognitive load
Fragmented sleep and returning too fast to demanding work sustain symptoms.
Our Treatment Approach
We assess each component separately: cervical examination, vestibulo-ocular testing (gaze stabilisation, smooth pursuit, saccades) and a sub-symptom exertion tolerance test. Treatment combines cervical manual therapy, gaze stabilisation and habituation exercises, graded aerobic reconditioning below the symptom threshold, and education on cognitive load management. Gentle osteopathy and massage therapy support neck relaxation and sleep quality. Return to sport follows a stepwise protocol.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
A 60 minute initial assessment. Most patients with persistent symptoms improve substantially within four to eight weeks of targeted work, with weekly follow-up early on.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Resume light aerobic activity at a tolerated level rather than resting completely.
- Break screen work into short blocks with visual pauses.
- Keep regular sleep schedules.
- Avoid alcohol during recovery.
- Follow return-to-sport stages without rushing them.
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
About 80% of concussions resolve within four weeks. For persistent symptoms, targeted rehabilitation improves most cases, even months after the event.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Come in if symptoms persist beyond two weeks. Worsening headache, repeated vomiting, increasing confusion, seizures or one-sided weakness require immediate emergency care.
Why Réhabital Clinic
We clearly separate cervical, vestibular and autonomic drivers of symptoms, avoiding generic programs that rarely work.
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D4-5800 Cavendish Blvd
Côte Saint-Luc, QC H4W 2T5
Phone
(438) 842-3550Hours
Mon–Fri: 10AM–8PM
Sun: 10AM–4PM
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