How Online Concussion Treatment Works: What to Expect in Virtual Rehab

By Dr. Arryn Gamble, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS
Board-Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist | NeuroPathways Rehab & Wellness

Introduction: Concussion Recovery, Reimagined

If you’re struggling with dizziness, headaches, or fatigue after a concussion, traveling to multiple appointments can feel impossible. You may have dizziness on the long car ride or even difficulty leaving your house in the first pace because of symptoms, head pain can make you sensitive to all fo the lights and sound in the clinic environment, or crippling fatigue can hold you back from this half-day event. That’s why many people are turning to online concussion treatment - a convenient, evidence-based way to recover safely at home - to meet all of their needs.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through exactly what happens in a virtual concussion rehab program, how it compares to in-person care, and what results you can expect when your recovery plan is built around you.

Step 1: Comprehensive Virtual Evaluation

Your first session isn’t just a chat - it’s a structured assessment tailored for online delivery. Through secure video, your provider evaluates:

• Symptom patterns (headache, dizziness, fatigue, vision, cognition)

• Cervical mobility

• Vestibular function

• Balance, coordination, and movement tolerance

• Environmental and lifestyle factors that affect healing

Also, we talk about your goals, so we know the extend of what you need to get back to, to acheive your "normal". Do you need to get back to scrolling through spreadsheets all day at work? Do you need to tolerate a loud and lively classroom for your job as a teacher? Or are you an athlete who needs to get back to dynamic high performance? Being as detailed as possible will help your provider to cater your interventions to YOU..

At NeuroPathways, I use a detailed symptom inventory and functional screening to pinpoint what’s driving your symptoms, not just where they show up.

Step 2: Personalized Exercise & Rehab Plan

Every brain heals differently. After your evaluation, you’ll receive a custom online rehab plan designed around your goals and current tolerance. I give my clients daily plans to work through, so that progress can keep moving forward.

Your plan may include:

• Cervical mobility and posture work for neck-related headaches

• Vestibular habituation or gaze-stabilization drills for dizziness

• Visual tracking and convergence training for eye-strain symptoms

• Graded aerobic activity to rebuild exertional tolerance

• Cognitive and dual-task exercises for attention and focus

• Dynamic balance activities to get you back to being steady on your feet

Each exercise includes a short video demonstration and progressions that adjust weekly as your symptoms improve.

Step 3: Weekly Coaching & Real-Time Adjustments

One of the biggest advantages of remote rehab is ongoing communication. Instead of waiting a week or two between visits, you stay connected through messaging, video check-ins, and symptom-tracking tools.

This allows for:

• Quick and consistent program updates when symptoms change

• Faster troubleshooting of triggers

• Motivation and accountability when progress feels slow

Your therapist becomes your recovery partner and cheerleader, ensuring you never guess what to do next and never lose focus.

Step 4: Progress Tracking and Milestone Goals

Online concussion programs use interactive tracking to visualize your improvement. You’ll record metrics such as:

• Symptom severity scores

• Exercise completion

• Exertion and heart-rate data

• Health data - like sleep and hydration

• Daily activity tolerance

Regular progress reviews keep your plan challenging but safe, so you continue moving forward without setbacks.

Step 5: Transitioning Back to Life - Confident and Symptom-Free

As your symptoms fade and tolerance improves, your program shifts toward real-world application:

• Returning to work or sport gradually

• Managing sensory environments (screens, busy settings)

• Sustaining brain health through sleep, nutrition, and stress regulation

By the end of your virtual rehab journey, you’ll have the tools and confidence to stay symptom-free - not just for a week, but for life.

Why Choose Online Concussion Rehab?

• Convenient: No commuting, flexible scheduling

• Comprehensive: Addresses all body systems involved in concussion recovery

• Evidence-Based: Research supports tele-rehab effectiveness

• Personalized: Every plan built by a Board-Certified Neurologic PT and concussion specialist

• Accessible: Available nationwide for adults experiencing chronic post-concussion symptoms

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Ready to Start?

Recovery shouldn’t wait until you “feel better.” With expert guidance and a structured plan, healing starts now - wherever you are.

Book your free discovery call to learn more about our Online Concussion Treatment Program.