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Concussionin Ocean Township and Sea Girt

Concussions are a common injury but the symptoms are often disabling and difficult to manage with potential long-term repercussions.

According to Blue Cross Blue Shield's 2016 Health of America Report on concussions, the incidence of concussions among adolescents between the ages of 10-19 rose a staggering 71% between 2010 and 2015. In the same time period, there was an 81% increase in post-concussion syndrome diagnoses across all ages. While there’s growing cultural awareness of concussions and their serious health ramifications, myths persist surrounding treatment.

At SOAR, our therapists are equipped with the latest research on identifying and treating concussions. They go beyond treating the visible symptoms to evaluate and treat the emotional, vestibular, visual, cognitive, and exertional aspects.

We use evidence-based training and the most up-to-date research to provide cutting-edge treatment and ease your concerns—so you confidently and safely return to your favorite activities and hobbies.

How can I tell if I have a concussion?

One of the challenges of diagnosing concussions is that symptoms can continue to evolve past the initial incident. For some people, they appear instantly, but for others symptoms can show up hours or even days later.

Symptoms vary from person to person, but the key signs and symptoms to watch for include:

  • Headache
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Fatigue or drowsiness
  • Blurry vision
  • Confusion or feeling as if in a fog
  • Amnesia surrounding the traumatic event
  • Dizziness or "seeing stars"
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Concussion Treatment Locations

Ocean Township

1800 State Road 35
Suite 4
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
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Sea Girt

2123 Hwy. 35
Sea Girt, NJ 08750
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • A physical therapy visit lasts about 40-60 minutes. The actual contents of the visit vary based on your diagnosis/need, but typically what happens is:

    1. You check in with the receptionist, make any appointments necessary, and we discuss your health insurance benefits with you.
    2. You go into the clinic. You can change clothes if you need to, then begin therapy.
    3. You perform 6-8 various exercises and stretches. These can include therapeutic band exercises, light body weight exercises, or minimal weights. The stretches will promote strength, stability, improved range of motion, and pain relief.
    4. We can initiate other techniques to include manual work, taping, cupping, and dry needling as needed.
    5. The therapist makes recommendations based on your progress. These can include altering the frequency of visits, making additions/alterations to your home exercise plan, or things to do before your next visit.

  • We recommend budgeting 40-60 minutes for a typical therapy session. The only exception to this will be your first visit, which can take about 20 minutes longer due to the physical therapy evaluation your therapist will provide. We also recommend showing up about 10-15 minutes early to your first visit. This way, you can complete the paperwork before your visit time and streamline the process.

  • If we are asking you to do something that is hurting too much, let us know! Physical therapy should not be severely painful. It is not common to be so sore that patients are in pain or it affects their daily life. If this ever happens during or after an appointment, let us know and we will adapt your program.

  • During your initial evaluation, your therapist may ask you a number of questions to determine what the cause of your pain is. This can include questions about your sleep habits, activity level, and work environment. They will also ask for a medical history, and then typically ask direct questions about where and when you experience pain.

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