Concussion Rehabilitation
Specialist concussion rehabilitation, helping you get back to yourself
Concussion can be more complex and longer lasting than many people realise. Jo Shaw is a specialist neurological physiotherapist with experience in concussion rehabilitation, providing expert, personalised care in the comfort of your own home across Sheffield and South Yorkshire.
Understanding concussion rehabilitation
What is concussion rehabilitation?
Concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow, bump or jolt to the head, or by a force that causes the brain to move rapidly within the skull. It is one of the most common forms of brain injury and can occur as a result of a sports injury, a fall, a road traffic accident or any other impact to the head.
While many people recover from a concussion within a few weeks, others experience symptoms that persist for much longer, a condition known as post concussion syndrome. Symptoms can include persistent headaches, dizziness, balance problems, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to light and noise and problems with sleep. These symptoms can have a significant impact on everyday life, work and wellbeing.
Concussion rehabilitation is the process of helping a person to recover from the physical symptoms of concussion and return to their normal activities as safely and effectively as possible. Specialist neurological physiotherapy plays an important role in this process, particularly in addressing balance and vestibular symptoms, managing fatigue and supporting a gradual and structured return to activity.
How Jo can help
Specialist concussion rehabilitation tailored entirely to you
Jo has experience working with people recovering from concussion and post concussion syndrome, and understands the wide ranging and often debilitating impact that persistent concussion symptoms can have on everyday life. She takes a thorough, evidence based approach to concussion rehabilitation, carefully assessing each person’s symptoms and tailoring her treatment accordingly.
Jo’s approach to concussion rehabilitation focuses on identifying and addressing the specific symptoms that are affecting you most, whether that is dizziness and balance problems, fatigue, headaches or difficulties returning to work or sport. She uses a range of specialist techniques in her work with concussion patients, including vestibular rehabilitation, balance training and carefully structured graded return to activity programmes.
All sessions take place in the comfort of your own home across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, removing the need to travel to appointments and allowing Jo to work with you in a calm, familiar environment. Whether you are a few weeks on from your concussion or have been struggling with persistent symptoms for some time, Jo is here to help you find your way back to feeling like yourself again.
What to expect
Your concussion rehabilitation sessions with Jo
Jo understands that living with persistent concussion symptoms can be exhausting and frustrating, and she will always approach your sessions with patience, understanding and expertise.
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Your initial assessment
Your first session will be an initial assessment, where Jo will take the time to get to know you, understand your condition and listen to what you would like to achieve from rehabilitation. Jo will assess your movement, balance, coordination and functional ability, and use this information to build a clear picture of where you are now and where you would like to be.
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Your personalised rehabilitation plan
Following your assessment, Jo will put together a tailored rehabilitation programme designed entirely around your goals and your needs. This will set out a clear plan for your sessions and give you exercises and activities to work on between appointments, helping you to make the most of your recovery.
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Your ongoing sessions
Each session will be delivered in your own home, at a time that suits you. Jo will guide and support you through your rehabilitation programme, adapting and progressing your plan as you develop and improve. Your progress will be reviewed regularly to make sure your rehabilitation continues to move in the right direction.
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Ongoing support
Jo is always on hand to answer any questions you may have between sessions. You will never feel like you are navigating your recovery alone.
What People Say
Hear from the People Jo has Helped
Read what patients and their families have to say about their experience with Jo Shaw Neuro Physio.
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FAQs
Your Questions Answered
Finding the right physiotherapist can feel like a big decision. Here are some answers to the questions Jo gets asked most often.
If you are experiencing symptoms such as persistent headaches, dizziness, balance problems, fatigue, difficulty concentrating or sensitivity to light and noise following a head injury, you may benefit from specialist concussion rehabilitation. These symptoms can sometimes persist for weeks, months or even longer after the initial injury, and specialist physiotherapy can play an important role in helping you to manage and overcome them. If you are unsure whether you would benefit from rehabilitation, please do not hesitate to get in touch for a friendly, no obligation conversation.
Recovery from concussion varies enormously from person to person. Many people recover fully within a few weeks, while others experience symptoms that persist for much longer. The length of your recovery will depend on a number of factors, including the severity of your concussion, your symptoms and how well your rehabilitation progresses. Jo will discuss your recovery timeline with you following your initial assessment and will support you through every stage of your rehabilitation.
Yes. Specialist physiotherapy can play an important role in helping people with post concussion syndrome to manage their symptoms and make progress towards recovery. Jo's approach to post concussion rehabilitation is evidence based and tailored entirely to the individual, focusing on the specific symptoms that are affecting you most and helping you to make a safe and structured return to your normal activities.
Absolutely. Jo works with people at every stage of concussion recovery, including those who are many months on from their initial injury and still struggling with persistent symptoms. It is never too late to seek specialist support, and Jo is always happy to have a conversation about how she can help, whatever stage of your recovery you are at.
Yes. Returning to sport following a concussion requires a careful, structured and evidence based approach, and Jo can help to guide you through this process safely. Jo will work with you to develop a gradual return to activity programme that is tailored to your sport and your current level of recovery, helping you to get back to the activities you love as safely and effectively as possible.
No. You can self refer to Jo directly without a GP referral. However, if you have any relevant medical information or have already been seen by a doctor or specialist following your concussion, it is always helpful to share this ahead of your first appointment so that Jo can build a full picture of your situation before your initial assessment.
Get in Touch
Ready to start your concussion recovery?
Description: If you are struggling with the effects of concussion or post concussion syndrome and would like to find out how specialist physiotherapy could help, Jo would love to hear from you. Whether you are ready to book an initial assessment or simply want to find out more, please do not hesitate to get in touch. There is no pressure and no obligation, just a friendly conversation about how Jo can help.