Concussion Care

Do You Realize How Important It Is To Build A Team To Support Your Concussion?

Post-concussion syndrome is a complex disorder in which various symptoms — such as headaches and dizziness — last for weeks and sometimes months after the injury that caused the concussion.

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that usually happens after a blow to the head. It can also occur with violent shaking and movement of the head or body. You don't have to lose consciousness to get a concussion or post-concussion syndrome. In fact, the risk of post-concussion syndrome doesn't appear to be associated with the severity of the initial injury.

Did you know that 1 in 5 teens report a history of concussion (JAMA, Sept 2017)?

This alarming statistic becomes even more bothersome when you begin to think about the side effects of a concussion…

-Headaches
-Dizziness
-Fatigue
-Irritability
-Anxiety
-Insomnia
-Loss of concentration and memory
-Ringing in the ears
-Blurry vision
-Noise and light sensitivity

Yet, the prevention and management of concussions are complex, requiring cooperation and communication amongst parents and professionals from many disciplines.

This is our motivation to host a webinar called Concussion Care - Sideline to Sideline that will take place on Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 pm EDT.

Our webinar will focus on non-invasive, research-supported therapies for concussions because we believe that the key to creating a recovery path for a multifactorial injury, such as a concussion, is to properly identify the underlying cause of the injury and then to create an individualized course of treatment.

What to Expect

We will be exploring some common misconceptions when it comes to concussion care as well as delving into some individualized treatment options that we offer at our clinic.

Concussion/mTBI is a brain injury that changes the way the brain functions. Most of the time, structural damage does not occur, therefore, imaging of the brain like MRI and CT brain scans are usually normal, but symptoms like headaches, head pressure, confusion, fogginess, dizziness, nausea, delayed responses to questions, and memory-loss typically occur. No two head traumas are exactly the same, and due to the shape of the human skull, there is always a rotational aspect to head traumas that cause the brain to twist and damage the central or inner parts of the brain, leading to the symptoms listed above. Concussions do not always result in loss of consciousness, which is a common mistake when diagnosing.

During our time together, we will focus on the following topics:

-Tenets of a Concussion
-Proper Acute Management
-When To Call 911
-Patient-Centered Approach
-Special Diagnostic Tools
-Example of a Comprehensive Concussion Plan
-And so much more!

The key is a multidisciplinary approach to recovery that includes a variety of techniques and services and our office is focused 100% on supporting people who are in dire need of recovery.

Please join us and feel free to invite others who you think could benefit from our webinar, Concussion Care - Sideline to Sideline.

Hosted by:

Dr. Bryan D. Royer

Just In Case We Have Not Met, My Name Is Dr. Dr. Bryan D. Royer

Dr. Bryan D. Royer has been practicing chiropractic medicine in the Toledo area since 2005 and stands out from other providers in the area because he has achieved a multitude of specialties and certifications. He was certified as a Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Neurology Board in 2010, which means that he is a specialist in Functional Neurology. Dr. Royer also was trained in sports medicine by the Medical Director for Team USA and achieved certification as a Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (CCSP) in 2012. He has been certified in Graston Technique since 2010 and was also certified in 2010 as a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP). He has taken considerable post-graduate classes in neurology, clinical nutrition, chiropractic techniques, rehabilitation and impairment ratings for disability evaluation. Dr. Royer has also taken extensive training and is able to perform Nerve Conduction Velocity testing and needle Electromyography, which is used to confirm a diagnosis of nerve problems like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or sciatica. He is also certified in the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA Level 1). Additionally, he teaches Anatomy & Physiology and General Biology at Owens Community College and he worked for several years as a Health and Safety Instructor for the American Red Cross teaching courses like CPR, First Aid and AED training. As an educator, he intentionally focuses on educating his patients on the cause of their condition and how to promote a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Royer has been voted the “Best in Toledo” several times by readers of the Toledo City Paper. He was voted “Best Toledo Chiropractor” in 2010 and 2014. He was voted Best Alternative Healthcare Provider in 2009, 2012 and 2013. He was the Runner-Up for Best Toledo Chiropractor in 2009 and 2013.

We Can’t Wait to Share With You on Wednesday, August 18th at 7:00 pm EDT!