The developers of new comprehensive guidelines for helping children recover from a concussion got inspiration from a surprising place – a famous childhood board game. “For children, recovering from a…
ReadOne of the most difficult parts of treating concussions is predicting how long it will take an individual to recover after their injury. While most people will recover from a…
ReadSometimes it feels like everyone is telling you to do opposite things after a concussion. Some doctors and experts stress that rest is essential, while others will say it is…
ReadIf you or someone you know recently had a concussion, your head is undoubtedly swirling with questions and concerns. Not only is there the issue of what to do immediately…
ReadConventional wisdom suggests that the symptoms from a concussion should disappear within a week or two. However, a new study suggests that up to one-third of children who have experienced…
ReadNew research suggests children younger than 13-years-old typically experience concussion symptoms for three times longer than older teens than adults, but prolonged rest may not be the proper response. Lead…
ReadBetween several studies, stories from the locker room, and what we witness every week in football, it is obvious that many concussed athletes wind up going back onto the field…
ReadResearchers across the country are working to develop high-tech devices that could make diagnosing a concussion easier, but a new research may have found a much simpler solution. A team…
ReadThe typical concussion is thought to take between one to two weeks to recover from. At least, that is what doctors and patients alike believed until recently. The latest studies…
ReadWhen it comes to concussions, there’s a fair amount of evidence that girls have it harder than the boys. Research has shown they are up to twice as likely to…
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