Citation

Plummer CJ, Abramson N. Phys. Med. Rehabil. Clin. N. Am. 2024; 35(3): 523-533.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2024, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.pmr.2024.02.005

PMID

38945648

Abstract

Concussions are the most common type of traumatic brain injury. They result from external force to the head that causes a neuro-metabolic cascade to unfold. This can then lead to a variety of symptoms in the domains of physical, cognition, mood, and sleep. Concussions are a clinical diagnosis but it is important to rule out acute intracranial pathology through a detailed history and physical examination in addition to possible head imaging. Treatment should include an individualized approach that focuses on what domains are affected after concussion.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Return to work; *Brain Concussion/therapy/complications; Concussion; Mild traumatic brain injury; Post-concussive syndrome; Return to play