Concussions in Children, Pasadena, CA
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury and requires immediate medical attention. Children who get effective support will usually return to their normal selves after a few weeks to a month of rest and healing. However, damage to a child's brain can often have unforeseen effects. If you're concerned about lasting damage to your child's brain, you need an assessment from a specialist in neuroscience.
At Vital Brain Health, we provide comprehensive support to help identify concussions and the lingering effects they can have on children.
What is Concussion?
A concussion is a severe TBI that affects the brain's functions and can lead to headaches, dizziness, and confusion. Sports concussions are one of the most common forms of a concussion. The symptoms of a concussion will usually go away after a few days to a month of rest. Sometimes, though, the symptoms can last longer.
At Vital Brain Health, we are dedicated to relieving the effects concussions have on children with our excellent and innovative techniques. We avoid unnecessary medications and surgeries with our approach while still providing optimal healing.
If your child suffered a concussion, schedule an appointment with Vital Brain Health. We can provide the care your child needs in order to make a complete recovery.
Common Causes of Concussions
Understanding the potential causes of concussions can help you prevent them in the future. Concussions are often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Sports Injuries
Concussions are a common form of sports injury.
Head Impacts
Severe impacts to the head can cause concussions and other forms of traumatic brain injuries.
What symptoms are associated with concussions?
Symptoms of concussions can vary in type and severity. Concussion symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Vital Brain Health include:
- Headaches
- Confusion
- Dizziness
- Changes in vision
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Difficulty walking or talking
- No memory of the injury
- Feeling sluggish
- Sleep problems
- Anxiety
- Abnormal levels of sadness
What are the Support Options for Concussions?
Vital Brain Health offers different types of support, each serving a different purpose. Some of the support you may be recommended include:
Frequently Asked Questions
What is neurofeedback?
Neurofeedback represents the evolution of brain optimization—a scientifically-validated method that harnesses your brain's natural neuroplasticity to improve mental function. At Vital Brain Health, we've pioneered what we call Neurofeedback 3.0, representing an integrated multi-modal training approach that combines the best elements from all available methods and technologies.
How does neurofeedback work?
Neurofeedback operates on the principle of operant conditioning combined with neuroplasticity—your brain's remarkable ability to reorganize and optimize itself throughout life. At Vital Brain Health, our Neurofeedback 3.0 protocols represent the most sophisticated application of this science—an integrated multi-modal approach that combines traditional methods with cutting-edge technologies including AI-based analysis, machine learning algorithms, network connectivity analysis, and adaptive protocols that evolve based on your individual progress and response patterns
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How is Vital Brain Health neurofeedback different from other neurofeedback practices?
Vital Brain Health stands apart as Los Angeles' premier evidence-based neurofeedback center through our Neurofeedback 3.0 approach—an integrated multi-modal training system that represents a comprehensive meta-strategy pulling from many forms of analysis and neurofeedback tools. While other practices use basic single-method training, we strategically combine multiple analysis methods including AI-based analysis, network connectivity assessment, normative database comparisons, and symptom tracking to create the most personalized and effective training for each individual. When standard treatments and budget neurofeedback options have failed, discerning families and individuals choose us for results-driven, scientifically-validated training.
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