Concussion Rehabilitation in New Jersey | Hackensack Meridian Health
Bouncing Back from a Concussion: Michelle’s Story
We Can Help You Recover After a Concussion
Our team can help patients who are experiencing persistent concussion symptoms that interfere with your daily life to recover and safely return to school, work or sports. Our program focuses on:- Neuroplasticity, or the ability of the brain to rewire or change connections
- Preventing disability and subsequent concussions
- Reducing headaches and pain
- Regaining cognitive ability and attention
- Restoring coordination and balance
When to Seek Concussion Rehabilitation
We care for patients with these concussion symptoms:- Balance or coordination problems
- Cognitive problems, such as trouble with thinking, concentration, memory, decision-making or problem-solving
- Emotional or mental health concerns
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Pain
- Ringing in the ears called tinnitus
- Speech difficulties
- Vision disturbances
Treatment Options for Concussion Rehabilitation
We offer a full range of outpatient services designed to reduce or eliminate concussion symptoms. We also offer comprehensive inpatient and outpatient brain injury rehabilitation for patients with more serious injuries. Our services include:
Our specialists help patients safely return to their favorite sports.
We help patients who have problems with dizziness, balance or vestibular function after concussion.
Our cognitive rehabilitation specialists work with patients to improve their ability to think and learn.
We teach patients to look for signs of fatigue so they can get the rest they need during concussion recovery.
Medication and other therapies may help to control concussion-related headaches.
Meditation, relaxation techniques, acupuncture, massage therapy, yoga and other therapies may promote concussion recovery.
We assist patients with the emotional and mental health aspects of concussion recovery.
We use the latest techniques and therapies to manage pain and reduce the use of opioid medications.
Our skilled therapists help patients return to optimal functioning.
Our team members work with patients to develop a plan to return to work, including strategies to manage any ongoing symptoms.
We collaborate with audiologists to manage ringing in the ears after a head injury.
Vision rehabilitation assists with visual tasks, such as reading, focus, and concentration.
