Sentences with phrase «concussion during the recovery»

Physical activity will be limited, in part to prevent receiving a second concussion during the recovery period.

If recovery takes an unusually long amount of time, if your child doesn't seem to be improving, or worse, they get a second concussion during the recovery period, be sure to follow - up with your child's doctor.

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Moser brings to the subject matter a unique background: As a clinician who has treated hundreds if not thousands of concussed student - athletes at the Sports Concussion Center of New Jersey, she brings real world experience to the subject, not just as a neuropsychologist with specialized expertise on baseline and post-concussion neurocognitive testing but in the management and treatment of concussions, including the academic accommodations that are often needed during the sometimes long road to recovery.

Parents are critical participants in the recognition and treatment of, and recovery from, a concussion, not only in the first 24 to 48 hours but during every step in the process towards an eventual return to the play.

The other day I received an email from a neuropsychologist at a well - known New England medical center (I'll call him «Dr.. A» for short) wondering whether there was any evidence to support the recommendation made in a number of articles in our concussion center, as well as videos, that, as part of the cognitive rest a concussed student - athlete needs during concussion recovery, he or she should not play video games:

If your child is found to have a concussion, you will need to share the doctor's diagnosis with the school (see below, Work With The School To Coordinate School Expectations During Recovery.)

The developing, growing brains of children and teens are so busy already, the brain must work very hard during concussion recovery.

Letting your child know that getting a concussion means they will need to sit out from play and school work, they will be extremely limited as to what they can do during recovery, and that receiving a second concussion while still recovering from a first concussion can lead to a very slow recovery or even death.

While it is extremely important to follow medical protocol during concussion recovery, remember that most youth who receive concussions and follow their given protocols have positive outcomes.

Concussion patients have irregular brain activity within the first 24 hours after their injury but increased levels of brain activity a few weeks later, which suggests that the brain may compensate for the injury during recovery, a new study reports.

In addition, some studies report that omega - 3 supplements may help increase the creation of muscle protein, reduce the loss of muscle during immobilization and promote recovery from concussions (18, 19, 20, 21).

During her recovery period, she created a video game called «Jane the Concussion Slayer» in order to «heal her brain» with her family.