Brain Hub - a dizziness and concussion clinic
Brain Hub - Sports Injury
Focus areas
Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Mtbi)
Concussions and other forms of mild traumatic brain injuries, particularly those that are a direct result of contact in sports have become increasingly analysed by parents, medical groups, the media; and for a good reason. Research from leading experts in the area of traumatic brain injury have been producing alarming evidence, and ones that can potentially be life threatening, long term results of chronic or repeated mild injury to the head or brain.
Brain Hub in Sydney focuses on progressive vestibular rehabilitation and brain based therapy for people who are suffering from:
- Dizziness and balance disorders
- Whiplash
- mTBI (mild traumatic brain injury)
- ABI (acquired brain injury)
- Concussion
- BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo)
- Migraines
Understanding Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (Mtbi)
Concussions are the most common form of mild traumatic brain injury. Often the result of being struck or bumped or in the head, concussions cause a temporary disruption in brain function that may or may not result in immediate physical or mental symptoms.
Common causes of a concussion and Mtbi
- Car accidents
- Falls (most occurring in the elderly)
- Sports-Related Injuries (especially in rugby, American football, hockey, cycling, MMA, boxing, skiing and snowboarding).
- Horseback Riding Injuries
- Playground Injuries
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