Athletes in South Brunswick, NJ, can trust our Twin Boro Physical Therapy Dayton location with their sports medicine needs. We are committed to our patient’s well-being and have been voted the best private physical therapy practice in New Jersey.
For over 40 years, Twin Boro Physical Therapy has led the New Jersey community in rehabilitative care. With 51 locations across 16 counties, we are the largest private physical therapy network in the state.
We combine experience (many of our experts have over 25 years of practice!), state-of-the-art equipment, and the latest evidence-based sports rehabilitation methods to ensure our athletes are set up for success. We understand the importance of returning to your sport in the least amount of time possible, and we are dedicated to helping you return with even better fitness than you left.
All About Sports-Related Concussions
Sports-related concussion (SRC) is a type of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results from a biomechanical force during an athletic event. This could be falling, being hit by a teammate or opponent, or running into a blunt object. This may or may not lead to a loss of consciousness and lack of awareness, but often leads to a headache and other mild symptoms.
Sports-related concussions can also result from an impact elsewhere in the body that leads a force to occur that affects the head and brain. Alcohol, drugs, and other conditions must not be involved for it to be labeled a sports-related concussion.
How common are SRCs?
SRCs occur up to 3.8 million times per year. This only includes reported cases, which indicated total cases are likely much higher.
There is some evidence that the total number of cases has risen significantly over the last decade, but this may be due to an increase in awareness and reporting. Recent data suggests that up to 50% of cases may go unreported, and the highest risk sports are ice hockey, rugby, football, and women’s soccer. Being a female, in general, is linked to an increase in sports concussions.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms typically occur within a few minutes of the concussion occurring. The most common symptoms are typically a headache or dizziness. Secondary symptoms such as a foggy mind, ringing in the ears, feeling confused, nausea or motion sickness, amnesia, and seeing lights are also common.
In the hours or days following a concussion, athletes also experience difficulties with concentration, inconsistent sleep, mood changes, and sensitivity to light and noise.
If a concussion is particularly severe, long-term behavioral and cognitive changes may occur. Most cases resolve within one to two weeks after the incident occurred.
If you experienced a concussion and have lasting dizziness, fatigue, difficulty sleeping, or noticeable mood changes, make sure to speak with a trained sports physician to ensure there are no complications.
Let’s get started today!
Athletes of all ages, sizes, and ability levels can benefit from sports medicine. Our experts will provide you with a complimentary consultation to develop a rehabilitation plan suited to your needs. If you live or work in South Brunswick, NJ, contact our Twin Boro Physical Therapy office in Dayton to get started today. We can be reached by calling 732-438-3736 or by visiting our website.
