Concussion Management
After a concussion, a type of traumatic brain injury, the experts with Genesis Rehabilitation Services can help you or your child safely return to athletic activities.
What Is a concussion?
A concussion sometimes follows a blow to the head or a fall. The injury can cause symptoms such as:
- Blurred vision
- Dizziness
- Irritability, sadness or anxiety
- Nausea and vomiting
- Persistent headache
- Trouble thinking clearly and concentrating
Ask for Baseline Concussion Testing
Talk to your school’s athletic director or coach about how to arrange baseline concussion testing for your child. For more information, email Lisa Lynn at llynn@genesishcs.org.
Baseline concussion testing
If your child is at least 10 years old, they may take a baseline concussion test at participating Zanesville-area schools before starting sports. This 20-minute, computerized exercise measures attention span, memory, problem-solving skills and reaction time.
After a suspected concussion, they will retake the test to determine if the head injury affected brain function. The results help healthcare professionals assess when your child can safely get back to athletic activity.
Responding to concussion symptoms
If you suspect a concussion in your child or yourself, stop athletic activity right away and seek medical attention to prevent further injury.
Genesis Rehabilitation Services staff measures the severity of potential concussions by using a standardized test. Depending on the results, a physical therapist will develop a personalized rehabilitation plan and monitor your or your child’s progress throughout recovery.
