Concussion Rehabilitation

WashU Medicine Physical Therapy specializes in providing comprehensive care for individuals recovering from concussions.

Overview

Our interdisciplinary team of physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) provide on-on-one care and work with you to create a unique treatment plan based on your needs. Additionally, we have a full-time social worker available to assist with counseling and accessing various resources throughout the community.

Your Visit Includes:

• Symptom Management: Individualized strategies to manage headache, dizziness, and other concussion-related symptoms.
• Cognitive Rehabilitation: Exercises to enhance memory, attention, and executive function.
• Physical Therapy: Vestibular and balance training, exercise tolerance improvement, and addressing neck pain.
• Return-to-School/Work: Guidance and support for returning to academic, professional, and daily activities.
• Pain Education/Management: Techniques to manage pain effectively and improve comfort.
• Community Resources: Connecting you with local and national organizations for additional support and resources.

Our Approach:

Our therapists exclusively provide one-on-one care to support your recovery and adapt our treatments to your evolving needs. Our therapists design comprehensive and individualized rehabilitation plans, utilizing evidence-based practices to help you regain optimal function.

Every WashU Medicine physical therapist holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree, with many having board-specialist certifications in specific areas of practice. Our clinicians are trusted experts in evaluating and treating neurologic conditions and are committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care..

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