Citation

Iverson GL, Gioia GA. Phys. Med. Rehabil. Clin. N. Am. 2016; 27(2): 429-436.

Affiliation

Department of Pediatrics and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Division of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Children's National Health System, George Washington University School of Medicine, 15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 350, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Electronic address: ggioia@childrensnational.org.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pmr.2015.12.002

PMID

27154854

Abstract

Following sport-related concussion, the priorities for student athletes are return to school and extracurricular activities. Consensus-based practice recommendations emphasize rest and gradual resumption of activities. Specific evidence-based recommendations are not available. This article provides recommendations, strategies, and a general approach to the recovery process. Most youth recover clinically and return to their normal activities within the first month following injury. It is best to avoid prolonged time off from school and restrictions on social and recreational activities because these might result in adverse consequences, such as life stress, depression, and falling behind in school.

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Language: en