Understanding Concussion and Dizziness: How We Can Help You Recover

After a concussion, it’s common to experience dizziness, balance problems, headaches, or feeling “foggy.” These symptoms happen because your brain, eyes, and inner ear (the balance system) may be temporarily disrupted.

Why Dizziness Happens

Dizziness after a concussion can come from:

• Your inner ear (vestibular system) – affecting balance
• Neck injuries – impacting how your body senses its position
• Your brain’s processing – signals from your eyes, brain, and body might get mixed up, causing unsteadiness

Some people feel lightheaded when standing up quickly, or overwhelmed in busy, noisy environments.

How We Assess Your Symptoms

At Advance Rehab Centre, we use simple tests to understand your dizziness and balance. These may include:

• Walking and balance tests
• Eye movement tests
• Questionnaires about your symptoms
• Gentle treadmill or bike exercise tests to see how your body responds to activity

These assessments help us personalise your rehab program.

How We Treat Dizziness After Concussion

Your treatment will depend on the type of dizziness you have. Some options include:

• Gradual exercise – slowly increasing activity to rebuild strength and stamina
• Balance training – exercises to improve stability
• Visual exercises – helping your eyes and brain work together
• Habituation exercises – repeated exposure to movements or situations that make you dizzy, helping your body adjust
• Neck and posture exercises – if your dizziness comes from a neck injury

Tips for Patients

• Take it slow and steady –  don’t rush recovery
• Track your symptoms – notice what makes you dizzy
• Ask for help early – early rehab can speed up recovery
• Use graded exposure – start small with challenging activities and build up

At Advance Rehab Centre, our goal is to help you get back to your usual activities safely and confidently.