Condition
The late effects of a concussion
What you need to know about concussion
A concussion is often described as a mild brain injury, but its impact can be significant. The brain may need time and the right support to recover after a blow to the head, fall, sports injury or accident.
In the first days or weeks, common symptoms include headaches, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, sensitivity to light or sound and difficulty concentrating. For many people, these symptoms gradually improve.
For others, symptoms persist for months or even years. This can affect work, study, family life and social activities. People may continue to experience headaches, fatigue, brain fog, mood changes or difficulty tolerating busy environments.
Many people may find it challenging to handle stimuli and continue to experience symptoms while working or at home. Amsterdam Brain Center focuses on people with persistent symptoms after concussion.
How we treat concussion
At Amsterdam Brain Center, we start with a detailed Functional Neurological Examination. This helps us understand which functions may be involved in your symptoms and whether our treatment approach may be suitable.
If treatment is recommended, we use a personalised combination of non-invasive therapies and exercises during an intensive treatment week. The aim is to support nervous system function, improve tolerance to sensory input and help you return to daily activities where possible.
Your road to recovery
One week of intensive treatment
Step 1
The Functional Neurological Examination (FNE)
Share your concerns with us, and we will inquire further to understand them fully. Following this, we’ll conduct a comprehensive Neurological Examination. This process helps us ascertain whether our treatment aligns with your needs.
Step 2
Advanced Machine Testing (quantification)
Based on Step 1, we determine what tests are necessary to quantify the underlying cause of the symptoms. To do this, we use a range of computer-controlled equipment.
Step 3
Rehabilitation week (in 5 days)
We address the problems. Through an individual program specifically tailored to your problems, we bring back function during an intensive week of treatment.
Step 4
Aftercare
After the 5-day intensive treatment week, we will give you homework assignments. These are exercises that further promote your recovery. We are happy to keep an eye on these developments with you.
What does ABC expect from you?
Our treatment for persistent symptoms after concussion is offered as an intensive one-week programme. During this week, we combine different therapies, tests and exercises in a structured way.
This intensive format allows us to monitor your response closely and adjust the treatment where needed. For this reason, the programme is not offered in separate phases.
If you start treatment with us, we ask you to reserve the full treatment week and actively participate in the programme. We will explain beforehand what this involves, so you know what to expect.