How to recover faster from a concussion?
You won't get "healthy" overnight, but you can give your brain the best possible conditions by combining short quiet phases with early, careful activity, and avoiding new blows to the head.
To recover faster after a concussion, the right balance between rest and activity is crucial.
Relative rest is recommended for the first 24–48 hours, followed by gradual and symptom-controlled physical and cognitive activity. Good sleep, a stable circadian rhythm, limited screen use at the beginning, and early, light physical activity contribute to faster recovery.
Avoid alcohol, new head injuries, and pushing through obvious symptoms. At the same time, it is important to know that over 40% of concussions develop chronic, disabling symptoms that can last for more than 5 years.
Research shows that the earlier you start with individually adapted rehabilitation, the better the prognosis and the lower the risk of long-term problems.
Early and proper follow-up can be crucial.
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In Parkinson's disease, vestibular dysfunction is an often underestimated contributor that both causes and worsens motor and non-motor symptoms.
We treat dizziness and balance problems. We offer you a thorough examination, modern technology and individually tailored treatment for lasting improvement.
Concussions and whiplash injuries cause complex functional disorders in your brain that make it challenging to process and coordinate multiple sensory inputs simultaneously.
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Our treatments
In Parkinson's disease, vestibular dysfunction is an often underestimated contributor that both causes and worsens motor and non-motor symptoms.
We treat dizziness and balance problems. We offer you a thorough examination, modern technology and individually tailored treatment for lasting improvement.
Concussions and whiplash injuries cause complex functional disorders in your brain that make it challenging to process and coordinate multiple sensory inputs simultaneously.
