Athletico Health Resources

Unless you’re under seven years old or are one of the lucky 4% of people who never experience a headache, chances are you’ve suffered from headaches to some extent². In fact, at any given time, approximately 15% of people are experiencing a headache³. Hopefully the headaches you experience will not be debilitating, and you can function through them. But what if they are becoming more frequent? What if you struggle to work through your headaches? What if they are starting to affect the quality of your life? If you are experiencing headaches more often than usual, you may have chronic headaches.

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Are you someone who has dealt with the effects of migraines in the past? Migraines are more common than you may think. Approximately 1 in 5 women and 1 in 16 men will experience a migraine at some point in their lives. These studies also show that 1 in 11 children will experience a migraine. Migraine symptoms can be debilitating. This blog will explore ways you can find relief from your migraine symptoms.

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A National Council of Aging (NCOA) study found that one out of four Americans over 65 falls each year. However, falls do not only occur in older adults. A recent study found that 48% of young adults have fallen at least once in their lives, followed by 25% falling more than once and 10% reporting an injury from a fall, most commonly from participating in sports or walking across males and females². While some of these falls may not be avoidable, many are.

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Vertigo is one of the most common symptoms that my patients with vestibular diagnoses report. Vertigo is a spinning sensation that occurs while you aren’t actually moving. People tend to say, “It feels like the room is spinning around me.”

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Approximately 3.8 million sport-related concussions occur every year in the United States. The CDC estimated that 5-10% of athletes will get a concussion in any given sports season. The majority of these concussions tend to take place during competition rather than practice. The risk of concussion tends to vary between genders and depends on the sport being played.

Concussions are caused by TBI’s (traumatic brain injuries), which occur when the brain is jostled inside the skull, causing trauma to the brain. Based on the definition it is unsurprising that there is a much higher risk of injury in contact sports than in non-contact sports. In fact, contact sports such as football, basketball, and soccer account for 45% of all emergency department visits for sports-related concussions among children 17 and under. According to a recent update from the CDC, the top 10 sports with the highest youth rates of concussion are:

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If you’re someone who experiences the occasional migraine or experiences symptoms regularly, you know how it can put your plans on hold. Small tasks become difficult, and you may even avoid certain activities altogether for fear of a migraine attack. Studies show that migraines affect more than 10% of the population globally, most often impacting individuals between the ages of 20 and 50 years old. With this many people affected by migraine symptoms, your next question might be, “Can physical therapy help me with my migraine symptoms?” The answer would be YES!

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Vestibular Physical Therapy or Vestibular Rehab Therapy (VRT) is an exercise-based treatment program which is designed to decrease symptoms of dizziness, spinning or loss of balance. The word “vestibular” refers to a connection between the ears and the brain which assists with balance while doing things throughout the day.

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Vestibular Therapy is more than just helping you avoid injuries from falls. Our therapists help you manage your symptoms, teach you strategies and techniques to feel safe, as well as validate your entire experience. Our therapists are trained to provide a safe space to navigate your “invisible” condition. Our sessions are meant to help you feel heard, educate you on what to expect on your journey, and how to manage the good and not-so-good days.

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