A concussion can leave you with a confusing mix of symptoms that do not resolve on their own schedule: headaches, dizzy spells, mental fogginess, or trouble with your vision. We look past the first diagnosis to find what is actually happening, so your care plan addresses the cause and not just the symptom.
A concussion can affect several systems at once, so we start with a whole picture instead of a single symptom. We look at your inner ear (the vestibular system), your visual pathways, and your neck stability, and we ask how the injury is showing up in your daily life at home and at work.
Most symptoms settle down on their own in the first couple of weeks. We recommend you seek care after 2 weeks of persistent symptoms, or sooner if what you are experiencing is severe. From there, Dr. Kopp builds your care plan and stays at the center of it, so your treatment stays connected instead of scattered.
Effective care starts with precision. We dedicate a full hour to your initial diagnostic session, so Dr. Kopp can conduct a thorough evaluation of your neurological, physical, and cognitive status rather than a quick check of the basics.
This in-depth assessment pinpoints the specific systems affected by your injury, from your inner ear to your visual pathways and neck stability, and it forms the foundation for a care plan built around you.
Irritability, mood swings, and difficulty multitasking are real symptoms of a concussion, not a character flaw. We help you understand why these changes happened and how they connect to the injury itself.
We support you with therapeutic coaching built on the principles of cognitive therapy, along with medication management where it is appropriate, plus practical strategies for you and your family as you work through these transitions together.
Recovery from a concussion is not a fixed timeline, it is a process we track together. We set clear, measurable goals and check your progress at each visit, adjusting your plan as your recovery moves.
Return to activity is gradual, and your symptoms must subside first before you resume sports, driving, or demanding work. There is usually no need for bed rest: staying too still can slow your recovery just as much as returning too fast.
Symptoms we help you manageA concussion rarely announces itself as one clean problem. Here is what we evaluate and treat.
Persistent headaches that do not follow the usual healing timeline, often worse with bright light or background noise.
Unsteadiness or a spinning feeling that can trace back to your inner ear or the way your brain processes movement.
Trouble focusing, tracking words on a page, or looking at a screen for any length of time.
Difficulty multitasking, thoughts that feel slower than usual, or trouble holding a plan in your head.
Tiredness that rest alone does not fix, and that can catch you off guard partway through the day.
Emotional changes that can feel out of character and hard to explain to the people around you.
Many concussion symptoms settle down within the first couple of weeks on their own. We recommend you seek care after 2 weeks of persistent symptoms, especially if headaches, dizzy spells, or mental fogginess are still affecting your daily life. It is always fine to come in earlier, particularly if your symptoms are severe or getting worse.
Return to activity after a concussion is gradual, and your symptoms must subside first before you resume sports, driving, or physically or mentally demanding work. There is usually no need for bed rest: complete rest can slow your recovery as much as returning too fast. We build a step-by-step plan with you for reintroducing your normal routine safely.
Yes. Irritability, mood swings, and difficulty multitasking are real symptoms of a concussion, not a sign of weakness. We treat these changes as part of your overall care, with therapeutic coaching built on the principles of cognitive therapy and medication management where it helps.
Care for spasticity, swallowing changes, and memory and mood shifts after a more severe brain injury.
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