Some studies have compared measures of recovery between children and young adults, and a number of cross-sectional studies have compared groups of children of different ages. The findings varied; however, most studies suggested that children may take longer to recover than adults. Age-related ...
age, as it takes older adults longer to recover in general Tips for recovery The following are seven tips for concussion recovery: The most important thing is to take the injury seriously and see a doctor for a thorough evaluation. The next vital step is to get plenty of rest. It is ess...
This cohort study assesses symptom recovery over time among children in Canada with sport-related and non–sport-related concussion.
#RecoverYourGame at our Concussion Clinic How do concussions affect me? < > The University of Miami Concussion Program provides South Florida with a solution to the growing concern of concussions in youth sports. Incorporating innovative research and community outreach, our program strives to improve...
The Course of Concussion Recovery in Children 6-12 Years of Age: Experience From an Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Clinic Current concussion evidence is derived largely from teenagers and adults. Concussion in younger children occurs within the context of neuromaturation, with differing age-based pathoph...
This chapter also presents examples of research across different contexts such as among high-risk workers and older adults, sports, and vulnerable population. Areas of brain injury that have not received much attention, such as intimate partner violence which disproportionally affects women, are also ...
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They say schools may want to factor these recovery times in if students have a concussions. “Activities that require concentration and attention may exacerbate the symptoms and as a result delay recovery,” wrote the researchers. “Given our findings, it is likely that academic accommodations can...
A clinical trial of 125 young adults shows that those who limited screen time for 48 hours immediately after suffering a concussion had a significantly shorter duration of symptoms than those who were permitted screen time. These findings, published in J
Children and young adults who avoid screen time after a concussion may have a faster recovery, according to a study in JAMA Pediatrics. The results from the randomized trial may support clinical recommendations to limit screen time during the acute period after concussion, the authors noted. The...