{"id":9361,"date":"2021-01-11T15:45:47","date_gmt":"2021-01-11T15:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=9361"},"modified":"2021-07-26T08:46:45","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T08:46:45","slug":"managing-concussion-a-team-approach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/vision-therapy-for-concussions\/are-you-suffering-from-post-concussion-symptoms\/managing-concussion-a-team-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Concussion: A Team Approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Author: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/about\/meet-us\/dr-aaron-nichols\/\">Dr. Aaron Nichols<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Excel Neuro-Optometric Clinic<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Concussions are one of the most complex injuries to treat, but with a team approach of a range of doctors, optimal results can be achieved.\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2><b>What is a concussion?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/traumatic-brain-injury-and-neuro-optometry\/5-essential-tbi-facts-you-may-not-know\/concussion-and-vision\/\">concussion<\/a> can occur from an injury to the head or neck, and cause diffuse damage to the axons of the nerves in the brain.<\/p>\n<p>When injury occurs, the axons swell and the signals across the brain are muddled. With this diffuse injury, problems can arise in many areas, including the vestibular, motor, cognitive and\/or visual systems.<\/p>\n<p><b>The most common type of concussion occurs when the patient is conscious throughout the entire event.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>Case study<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Recently, a mid-fifty year old, female athlete presented in our clinic after sustaining a concussion. She had many symptoms, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/neuro-optometry\/light-sensitivity\/\">photophobia<\/a> (light sensitivity), difficulty with near work (including reading), trouble riding in a car, dizziness, blurred vision, and many more lifestyle disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>She completed a program of vestibular therapy prior to visiting my clinic, though she claimed\u00a0 the program did not help much.<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have had a brain injury, <a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627026498605000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH7JZgx3qF6ND1e55h3bW-66QSrSQ\">contact an eye doctor<\/a> near you, who can diagnose and treat any underlying visual conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>SEE RELATED:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/vision-and-brain-injuries\/vision-therapy-for-concussions\/what-is-syntonic-phototherapy\/\">What Is Syntonic Phototherapy?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t<div class=\"practice-search-widget\">\n\t\t<h3>Find a Vision Therapy Eye Doctor Near You<\/h3>\n\t\t\n\t<form class=\"practice-search-form practice-search-form-widget\" action=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/results\/\" method=\"get\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page\" class=\"practice-search-page\">\n\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_latitude\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"address_longitude\">\n\n\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"address\" class=\"practice-search-address\" placeholder=\"City, Surburb or Address\" value=\"\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"distance\" value=\"100\" class=\"practice-search-distance\">\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<button type=\"submit\" class=\"practice-search-button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"19\" height=\"19\" viewBox=\"0 0 19 19\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.6796 0.130005C9.15708 0.130059 7.66615 0.5646 6.38198 1.38258C5.09781 2.20057 4.07373 3.36803 3.43004 4.74783C2.78634 6.12763 2.54976 7.66246 2.74808 9.17205C2.9464 10.6816 3.57139 12.1033 4.54964 13.27L0.729639 17.08C0.6364 17.1732 0.562439 17.2839 0.511979 17.4058C0.461519 17.5276 0.435547 17.6581 0.435547 17.79C0.435547 17.9219 0.461519 18.0524 0.511979 18.1743C0.562439 18.2961 0.6364 18.4068 0.729639 18.5C0.917942 18.6883 1.17334 18.7941 1.43964 18.7941C1.5715 18.7941 1.70207 18.7681 1.82389 18.7177C1.94571 18.6672 2.0564 18.5932 2.14964 18.5L5.99964 14.62C7.35406 15.6038 8.98566 16.1324 10.6596 16.13C12.7814 16.13 14.8162 15.2871 16.3165 13.7869C17.8168 12.2866 18.6596 10.2517 18.6596 8.13C18.6596 6.00827 17.8168 3.97344 16.3165 2.47315C14.8162 0.97286 12.7814 0.130005 10.6596 0.130005H10.6796ZM10.6796 14.13C9.49295 14.13 8.33291 13.7781 7.34622 13.1188C6.35952 12.4595 5.59049 11.5225 5.13636 10.4261C4.68224 9.32975 4.56342 8.12335 4.79493 6.95946C5.02644 5.79558 5.59788 4.72648 6.437 3.88736C7.27611 3.04825 8.34521 2.4768 9.5091 2.24529C10.673 2.01378 11.8794 2.1326 12.9757 2.58673C14.0721 3.04085 15.0092 3.80989 15.6685 4.79658C16.3277 5.78328 16.6796 6.94332 16.6796 8.13C16.6796 9.7213 16.0475 11.2474 14.9223 12.3726C13.7971 13.4979 12.2709 14.13 10.6796 14.13Z\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/button>\n\n\t\t<button type=\"button\" class=\"practice-search-use-my-location\">\n\t\t\tSearch near me\n\t\t<\/button>\n\n\n\t<\/form>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<h2>Convergence Insufficiency<\/h2>\n<p>Based on an initial examination, she was diagnosed with convergence insufficiency, which can be found in over 50 percent of patients with vision issues following a\u00a0 concussion. I recommended in-office vision therapy and optometric <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/neuro-optometry\/what-is-syntonic-phototherapy\/\">phototherapy<\/a> (syntonics).<\/p>\n<p><b>Once we began therapy, it became apparent that there was more involved than just her visual system.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>She had increasing difficulty rotating her head side-to-side while performing eye tracking work\u2014indicating a vestibular issue. With knowledge of the visual-vestibular system, and how the eyes communicate with the brain, it was apparent that she needed to see a vestibular therapist who also has experience\u00a0 in treating patients following a concussion.<\/p>\n<p>The vestibular therapist noted that she would benefit from more vestibular therapy, and also recommended\u00a0 a rehabilitation facility that focuses on treating athletes that have suffered a concussion.<\/p>\n<p>Following this recommendation, a team approach was established to ensure that the optimum results were achieved. Between my clinic and the referrals, we have been in constant communication, and work in collaboration to care for our patient.<\/p>\n<p>As we began to work with her, we noted an improvement in both her therapy results and the significant reduction in her symptoms. She was able to begin higher level convergence activities, and even began performing head rotation activities with visual guidance.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Why is a team approach important?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>It is important to create a multi-disciplinary team approach to ensure that the patient receives the best care possible.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/neuro-optometry\/neuro-optometric-rehabilitation-faqs\/\">neuro-optometric rehabilitation<\/a> optometrists know, or have worked with, other professionals, and have built excellent relationships with them. This coordination of care when dealing with treating a concussion is key in order to ensure that there are no boundaries to any one therapy.<\/p>\n<p>In my particular case, utilizing vestibular therapy and vision therapy was essential to the rehabilitation for our patient. It is common to be enrolled in many therapies at the same time.<\/p>\n<p><i>If you are having symptoms, consider contacting a neuro-optometric rehabilitation optometrist as part of your journey towards recovery.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>LEARN MORE:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/vision-therapy\/neuro-optometry\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627026498605000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEH8ZwM3322Sg-haVcy5ItXv_12lA\">Guide to Neuro-Optometry<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/practice-search\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1627026498605000&amp;usg=AFQjCNH7JZgx3qF6ND1e55h3bW-66QSrSQ\">Schedule an appointment<\/a> with an eye doctor for a comprehensive eye exam, and to discuss any questions you may have about vision therapy or syntonics.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Author: Dr. Aaron Nichols Excel Neuro-Optometric Clinic Concussions are one of the most complex injuries to treat, but with a team approach of a range<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1980,"featured_media":7675,"parent":9632,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-article.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[399,480,468,487],"class_list":["post-9361","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-concussion","tag-light-therapy","tag-neuro-optometric-rehabilitation","tag-traumatic-brain-injury"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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