About Concussion Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT)

CRT is a form of physiotherapy used for concussion treatment at all stages, from acute to Post-Concussion Syndrome.

CRT is safe and effective and doesn’t involve medication. The type and number of treatments are customized to the needs of the person & their condition. It has the following components:

There are two phases to our CRT program:

How and when to come out of rest, energy management, etc.

To reduce neck pain and improve your neck’s range, strength and stability

To improve your balance, whether you are standing still or moving

To manage early light and/or sound sensitivity (e.g. Filtered earplugs)

For headaches, dizziness and nausea (e.g. Acupuncture)

If the concussion is short-lived, a gradual return to all your activities

To find out the right level of exercise to promote faster recovery

To reduce headaches, eye discomfort viewing screens and improve your vision’s function

To improve your balance, whether you are standing still or moving

To overcome difficulties with memory, multitasking, etc.

To prepare you with conditioning activities for a return to work or school

To prepare you with sport-specific exercises for a return to sport

When you are ready, a gradual return to all your activities