Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion Evaluations & Treatment

Post-Concussion Syndrome, which may be also known as Post-Concussive syndrome, or simply PCS, is a disorder that may occur shortly after a concussion, and may last anywhere from days to years. This is not specifically one symptom, but a possible constellation of numerous symptoms including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, imbalance, difficulty with concentration and memory, sensitivity to light, irritability, emotional changes, vision changes, and ringing in the ears. Some patients will notice all of these symptoms and more, however some patients may only experience 1 or 2 of these.

Moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries, although much less prevalent than mild, are a classification of injury which may require more intensive rehabilitation and long-term care. Whether these patients are initially cared for by Neuroscience Group, we welcome these patients who are seeking management or assistance with long-term rehabilitation needs and care.

The most common symptom following a traumatic brain injury is headache, which can be quite disabling for many. We have a team of physicians and providers that are well-versed in headache management, and utilize combinations of traditional, modern, and alternative/complementary treatment techniques.

Changes in mood, anxiety, and irritability, often with abnormal fluctuations, is additionally experienced quite commonly among the traumatic brain injury population. There are treatments available, often with co-management by other providers in the psychiatry/psychology field.

Imbalance, dizziness, and vertigo are difficult symptoms to cope with as a patient, and can easily be worsened by simple daily activities. Unfortunately, these can lead to safety concerns, and are also fairly common in patients with traumatic brain injury. There are several assessments and treatments that may be utilized to treat this complex set of symptoms. Our physical therapy team has special training in these type of issues.

This is often an overlooked or missed set of symptoms that is encountered fairly regularly to at least a mild degree within the traumatic brain injury population. Vision changes following head injuries can involve numerous different symptoms. There is a term for this called Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS), which encompasses numerous symptoms including, but not limited to convergence insufficiency, exophoria or exotropia, accommodative dysfunction, visuospatial distortions, low blink rate, cognitive difficulties (visual memory), and ocular motor deficits. There are different types of therapies that may be utilized for management, depending on the symptoms and diagnoses present. This is often an overlooked or missed set of symptoms that is encountered fairly regularly to at least a mild degree within the traumatic brain injury population.

As one may imagine, neck injuries often occur at the same time of traumatic brain injuries, and may be a component to some of the pain and headaches. This is often addressed with patients who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, and as with other symptoms, there are often numerous multimodal treatments available.

With proper authorization, veterans that are referred through the Veterans Choice Program or Active Duty Service Members with TRICARE may be seen at Neuroscience Group. In some instances, veterans may be been referred through a contracted company for an evaluation for C&P purposes, however, evaluation at this clinic cannot be requested directly by a veteran.

Post-Concussion Syndrome, which may be also known as Post-Concussive syndrome, or simply PCS, is a disorder that may occur shortly after a concussion, and may last anywhere from days to years. This is not specifically one symptom, but a possible constellation of numerous symptoms including, but not limited to headaches, dizziness, imbalance, difficulty with concentration and memory, sensitivity to light, irritability, emotional changes, vision changes, and ringing in the ears. Some patients will notice all of these symptoms and more, however some patients may only experience 1 or 2 of these.

Moderate and severe traumatic brain injuries, although much less prevalent than mild, are a classification of injury which may require more intensive rehabilitation and long-term care. Whether these patients are initially cared for by Neuroscience Group, we welcome these patients who are seeking management or assistance with long-term rehabilitation needs and care.

The most common symptom following a traumatic brain injury is headache, which can be quite disabling for many. We have a team of physicians and providers that are well-versed in headache management, and utilize combinations of traditional, modern, and alternative/complementary treatment techniques.

Difficulties with concentration, attention, and short-term memory are a common symptom of traumatic brain injury, and may require thorough workup and treatment. This is typically addressed with each patient that is seen for TBI.

Changes in mood, anxiety, and irritability, often with abnormal fluctuations, is additionally experienced quite commonly among the traumatic brain injury population. There are treatments available, often with co-management by other providers in the psychiatry/psychology field.

Vestibular dysfunction

Imbalance, dizziness, and vertigo are difficult symptoms to cope with as a patient, and can easily be worsened by simple daily activities. Unfortunately, these can lead to safety concerns, and are also fairly common in patients with traumatic brain injury. There are several assessments and treatments that may be utilized to treat this complex set of symptoms. Our physical therapy team has special training in these type of issues.

This is often an overlooked or missed set of symptoms that is encountered fairly regularly to at least a mild degree within the traumatic brain injury population. Vision changes following head injuries can involve numerous different symptoms. There is a term for this called Post-Trauma Vision Syndrome (PTVS), which encompasses numerous symptoms including, but not limited to convergence insufficiency, exophoria or exotropia, accommodative dysfunction, visuospatial distortions, low blink rate, cognitive difficulties (visual memory), and ocular motor deficits. There are different types of therapies that may be utilized for management, depending on the symptoms and diagnoses present. This is often an overlooked or missed set of symptoms that is encountered fairly regularly to at least a mild degree within the traumatic brain injury population.

As one may imagine, neck injuries often occur at the same time of traumatic brain injuries, and may be a component to some of the pain and headaches. This is often addressed with patients who have sustained traumatic brain injuries, and as with other symptoms, there are often numerous multimodal treatments available.

Veterans that are referred through the Veterans Choice Program or Active Duty Service Members with TRICARE may be seen at Neuroscience Group, with proper authorization. In some instances, Veterans may be been referred through a contracted company for an evaluation for C&P purposes (however, evaluation at this clinic cannot be requested directly by a Veteran).