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Treatment & Management, Concussion Essentials
February 20, 2016
- Lindsey Straus
Author: Lindsey Straus is an award-winning youth sports journalist, practicing attorney, and has been Senior Editor of SmartTeams since its launch as MomsTEAM in August 2000. She can be reached at lbartonstraus@MomsTEAM.com.
Limit But Do Not Eliminate Physical and Mental Activity After Concussion, Experts Say
Complete physical and mental rest no longer recommended
Treating young athletes after a concussive event is uniquely challenging, because their brains are still developing, and their recovery is usually slower than that of adults. While bed rest is not recommended,
