How do we know when it is safe to go back to Sport after a Concussion?
Two Italian research papers written in 2012 give us the best evidence for the timing of a safe return to Sport. (1,2). It is well known that after a concussion, the brain has reduced energy levels, often by up to 20%. The brain weighs about 2% of our body weight but...
Medications: Why or Why Not?
“What medication should I take after a concussion?”, is possibly not the correct question to ask.A better question would be “Should I take any medication after a concussion?” Even then, to answer the question we need to separate the issues of the acute period, say in...
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