A concussion can affect everything from your balance to your vision, but you don’t have to recover on your own. If you’re looking for expert physical therapy after a concussion in Wyckoff, NJ, Twin Boro Physical Therapy offers personalized, targeted care to relieve symptoms and guide you back to everyday activities with confidence.
Common Concussion Symptoms
Concussion symptoms can appear immediately after an impact or emerge gradually over several hours. Recognizing these symptoms early helps guide appropriate treatment.
Physical Symptoms
- Headache or a sensation of pressure in the head
- Dizziness, unsteadiness, or feeling off balance
- Neck tightness or pain
- Difficulty with coordination
- Fatigue or a general drop in energy
- Trouble falling or staying asleep
- Nausea or vomiting
- Sensitivity to bright lights or loud sounds
Cognitive Symptoms
- Feeling mentally foggy or slowed
- Difficulty concentrating or processing information
- Confusion or trouble following instructions
- Short-term or long-term memory issues
- Irritability, mood swings, or increased emotional sensitivity
Although symptoms vary from person to person, they often improve significantly with the right rehabilitation approach. Physical therapy helps address the root causes, steady your progress, and support a smoother return to regular routines.
Recover with Guided Concussion Care
After a thorough evaluation, Twin Boro physical therapists create individualized treatment plans that address the specific systems affected by concussions. Treatment focuses on several key areas that often contribute to lingering symptoms.
Comfort and Mobility
The neck and upper spine often absorb much of the force from the impact or a whiplash that caused the concussion. This can lead to headaches, stiffness, dizziness, or discomfort when turning your head. At Twin Boro, physical therapists help by:
- Releasing tight muscles through gentle manual therapy techniques
- Improving joint mobility to restore comfortable, natural movement
- Adjusting posture to reduce strain on the head and neck
- Strengthening the surrounding muscles to support head movement
Balance and Coordination
Concussions often disrupt the vestibular system. This system helps your brain understand movement, position, and spatial awareness. When it is not working properly, daily activities can create dizziness or a sense of imbalance. Vestibular rehabilitation includes:
- Balance exercises on firm and unstable surfaces
- Training that teaches your eyes to remain focused while your head moves
- Habituation exercises that gradually expose you to movements that typically cause dizziness
Visual Rehabilitation
Many people experience visual difficulty after a concussion because the eyes no longer move or work together in a coordinated way. Twin Boro’s skilled therapists address these issues with:
- Tracking exercises that teach the eyes to follow a moving object smoothly
- Convergence exercises that help the eyes work together for reading or screen use
- Saccade training that improves quick eye movements between two points
- Reading drills that build visual endurance and reduce strain
Long-Term Recovery and Symptom Prevention
Beyond the clinic, we provide strategies to support your ongoing recovery and long-term brain health, including:
- A personalized home exercise program to reinforce improvements made during therapy
- Education on hydration, sleep, and activity pacing to support brain healing
- Guidance for managing light, noise, or motion sensitivity during school, work, or social environments
- Gradual reintroduction of daily tasks, screen time, and cognitive load with careful monitoring
By addressing mobility, balance, vision, strength, and daily habits, concussion rehabilitation at Twin Boro aims to reduce lingering symptoms, gradually rebuild confidence, and help you return to your usual activities comfortably and safely.
Move Forward With Confidence
With evidence-based treatment, clear guidance, and steady progression after a concussion, Twin Boro Physical Therapy is here to help you get back to the activities you love. Contact our Wyckoff, NJ, location at (201) 847-1457 or schedule an appointment online.
As a part of the PT Solutions group of companies, Twin Boro is able to offer expanded clinical resources while maintaining the personalized, community-focused care our patients trust.
