{"id":4710,"date":"2018-11-05T09:15:14","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T15:15:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=4710"},"modified":"2024-05-31T16:41:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T21:41:05","slug":"concussion-more-than-just-getting-your-bell-rung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/concussion-more-than-just-getting-your-bell-rung\/","title":{"rendered":"Concussion: More than just getting your bell rung"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bryce Hyde, of Wood River, has played sports for as long as he can remember. The 12-year-old always finds a sport no matter the season, and he has always excelled and remained injury free. But during the 2016 football season, Bryce took an accidental hit to the helmet after a play was over and suffered a concussion<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A common misconception about concussions<\/a> is that you simply took a hard blow to the head \u2013 shake it off. For years, lack of information about concussions has masked the dangers they pose. Bryce had those misconceptions.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe didn\u2019t tell me about his symptoms. He didn\u2019t want to miss any playing time or even think it was that bad,\u201d Amanda Hyde, Bryce\u2019s mom, said. \u201cIt was two days before we realized how serious the situation was. He was having headaches and started throwing up during PE. That\u2019s when I took him to the emergency room.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don’t ignore the symptoms<\/h2>\n
\"Bryce

Bryce Hyde works with occupational therapist, Carol Babcock, on improving his balance after suffering a concussion.<\/p><\/div>\n

Unfortunately, Bryce\u2019s reaction is typical, especially among athletes. Past perceptions about concussions have led people to deny or make light of the symptoms and not seek treatment. But non-athletes can also have the same reaction and prolong seeking medical attention.<\/p>\n

A concussion is more than just getting dinged. It is a traumatic brain injury<\/a> caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. A concussion can cause chemical changes in the brain, sometimes stretching and damaging brain cells.<\/p>\n

The emergency personnel at OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony\u2019s Health Center<\/a> referred Bryce to the Concussion Program through OSF Rehabilitation. The program uses concussion-certified therapists with specialized training and equipment to diagnose and treat concussions.<\/p>\n

In order to diagnosis a concussion, the specialists at OSF Rehabilitation<\/a> use a program called ImPACT\u2122 (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). ImPACT is a computerized evaluation test that allows providers to determine how much damage the concussion caused, helping the care team to develop a personalized treatment plan.<\/p>\n

\u201cBryce had difficulty with the ImPACT test. At that time, he was having difficulty following a pen because his eyes were bloodshot and droopy. He looked tired all the time,\u201d Amanda said. \u201cWe worked with Carol Babcock [occupational therapist] and she was amazing. She worked on his balance and hand\/eye coordination for four weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rehabilitation begins<\/h2>\n

As a part of Bryce\u2019s treatment, Carol used the Balance Master\u2122, an advanced therapy device that uses the same technology NASA uses to measure crew\u2019s pre-and-post-flight equilibrium. OSF Rehabilitation<\/a> is the only therapy service to offer The Balance Master in the Riverbend.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe advanced technology allows us to evaluate a patient\u2019s functional abilities and assessment of positions or movements that provoke the symptoms,\u201d Carol said. \u201cBased on the findings from the Balance Master test, we designed a personalized program to treat Bryce\u2019s symptoms and improve his balance.\u201d<\/p>\n

The balance system combines computerized technology with task-related activities in order to help users coordinate their mind\/body orientation.<\/p>\n

\u201cUsing a training device, like the Balance Master, gives participants the opportunity to get their senses in sync,\u201d Carol said. \u201cSurprisingly, falls are the number one cause of concussions and not sports-related hits. The Balance Master can also help those with equilibrium problems to avoid falls in the first place.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bryce was able to return to school after the four-week period and took several weeks off from any sports.<\/p>\n

Be aware of the risks<\/h2>\n

Recently, concussions have gained national attention after several studies performed on professional athletes proved how serious concussions can be, especially when a person suffers repeated concussions. Amanda wants others to be aware of the dangers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI knew concussions were a big deal, but I didn\u2019t know how big. The thing is, you can get a concussion doing anything, so I want to get this information out,\u201d Amanda said. \u201cAnd the Concussion Program was a blessing. Carol was awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n

For more information about OSF Saint Anthony\u2019s<\/a> Concussion Program, please call OSF Rehabilitation<\/a> at (618) 463-5171.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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