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Medical therapies for concussion.

William P Meehan1

  • 1Sports Concussion Clinic, Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedics, Children's Hospital Boston, 319 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, USA. william.meehan@childrens.harvard.edu

Clinics in Sports Medicine
|November 16, 2010
PubMed
Summary

Most sport-related concussions resolve with rest. However, some patients need advanced therapies like cognitive rehabilitation and medication for prolonged recovery from concussive brain injuries.

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Area of Science:

  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Sport-related concussions are common injuries.
  • Most concussions resolve quickly with rest.
  • A subset of patients experience prolonged symptoms and cognitive deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review medical therapies for managing concussive brain injury.
  • To highlight treatments for patients with prolonged recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current medical literature on concussion management.
  • Discussion of therapeutic interventions beyond rest.

Main Results:

  • Standard concussion management involves physical and cognitive rest.
  • Persistent symptoms may necessitate comprehensive interventions.
  • Therapies include education, accommodations, physical therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, and medication.

Conclusions:

  • While most concussions resolve with rest, specialized care is crucial for complex cases.
  • A multimodal approach is essential for patients with prolonged recovery and cognitive deficits.
  • Medical therapies can significantly aid in the management of concussive brain injury.

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