Just had a concussion and want to recover quickly? Some would argue that you’d better avoid all screens (including phones) for the first 2 days. Source: https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/article/concussion-patients-recovery-avoid-screen-time Is this true? Let’s...
There is no doubt that concussion sleep problems can make a difficult injury even more miserable. Reports and experience find that poor sleep is linked with increased symptoms and longer recoveries. Too much sleep that limits sensible daily activity can also slow...
“A step-wise concussion return-to-learn progression optimally takes a team approach including the student, family, medical and education teams. Flexibility and creativity in paying attention to individual student needs and concerns can make this process more rewarding...
When discussing concussion recovery I find that “re-starting activity in 15-20 minutes blocks” is a solid starting point. Looking to return to homework or other school-based activities? Start with 15-20 minute blocks. How much can I spend on my phone?...
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