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Post-Concussive
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POST-CONCUSSIVE

The Post-Concussive Clinic
Traumatic brain injuries affect two million American every year. These injuries can result from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries falls or other events that may not involve a direct blow to the head. Mild traumatic brain injury is also known as a concussion. Patients with a concussion may have significant persistent symptoms commonly know as Post-Concussive Syndrome. Most individuals improve without medical attention. However, others may have a slow recovery period, and the symptoms may negatively impact their professional and private lives.

Symptoms of Post-Concussive Syndrome include:

  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Visual disturbance
  • Memory loss
  • Poor attention or concentration
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Dizziness and loss of balance
  • Irritability
  • Feelings of depression

The Post-Concussion Clinic team of professionals represents a variety of medical fields including:

  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists in traumatic brain injury
  • Neuropsychology/neuropsychological testing
  • Cognitive education
  • Psychology
  • Occupational and physical therapy
  • Social work counseling
  • Vocational rehabilitation services
  • Functional balance evaluation and retaining
 QUICK FACTS

A free newsletter, Heads Up, that contains information about The Carolinas Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Research System at Carolinas Rehabilitation and Carolinas Medical Center is available to the public. This multi-center effort maintains a national database and investigates recovery, treatment and outcomes in individuals who had a traumatic brain injury. To receive a free subscription, call 704-355-1502.
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