Guideline for Concussion Recovery
What is a Concussion?
A concussion is considered a type of brain injury often referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury. The term mild is used to indicate that the effects of a single concussion are not long term. A concussion may be associated with or without a loss of consciousness. It may be difficulty to tell if you have a concussion, although; coaches, athletes, trainers, and medical professionals are becoming better educated to identify and deal with concussions, but many do not know the best way to recovery from one. Here are the 5 must knows when recovering from a concussion.
- Get Plenty of Sleep
- Identify and Avoid Triggers
- Rest Your Brain
- Rest Your Body
- Be Smart