Concussion: Dealing With It The Right Way At The Right Time!
Had a knock to the head?Head clash. Tackle. Fall. Car accident. Whiplash. If you’ve suffered a recent concussion — this is a must read. Because when it comes to concussion management, timing matters. Handled properly and early? Recovery can be smooth and structured. Ignored, rushed, or mismanaged? Symptoms can drag on for weeks… or months. […]
Concussion Rehabilitation for Athletes: How physio plays a vital role in return to sport following a head injury
Returning an athlete to sporting competition after a concussion involves careful consideration and planning around the unique demands of the athlete’s sport and the individual presentation. At FightingFit Physiotherapy we play an active role in this process from day 0 (yep the onset of injury) to ensure a comprehensive plan is in place from […]
Headache Be Gone: How Physiotherapy Tackles Cervicogenic Pain
Do you ever get a really bad throbbing headache at times that starts at the neck and goes up to the head? Do you want to get rid of this headache? If so, read this blog and take action on it! This type of headache is classified as a cervicogenic headache. Guess what, physiotherapy will […]
How to Assess for a Concussion: Doing it right!
Dont f*ck with a head knock.. Part 2! Following from my first blog, we’re now going to explore how we assess and test concussion here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy. Signs and Symptoms of Concussion If you remember from the last blog (LINK), concussion can present in a variety of ways, with both immediate onset or […]
The Wild World of Concussions
Don’t f*ck with a head knock! Today we’ll be diving into the world of concussions… Well help answer for you What is a concussion? What happens to the brain when you have a concussion? How to treat a concussion! So what is a concussion? Scarily, a Concussion is a form of traumatic brain […]
Headache
Headache is a common condition that can be mild to debilitating for a person. Don’t ignore them, here is what can be done for 3 of the most common headache presentations.