Concussion Recovery

Do Female Athletes Take Longer to Recover from Concussion?

Do Female Athletes Take Longer to Recover from Concussion?

Dr. Jaclyn B. Caccese of The Ohio State University College of Medicine led “Sex Differences in Recovery Trajectories of Assessments for Sport-Related Concussion Among NCAA Athletes: A CARE Consortium Study,” published through the Concussion Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) Consortium. The study followed 906 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) athletes, 61% of whom were female, […]

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The Hidden Brain Injury: Concussion, PTSD, and the Treatment Gap in Intimate Partner Violence

The Hidden Brain Injury: Concussion, PTSD, and the Treatment Gap in Intimate Partner Violence

A new review highlights a population with high rates of brain injury and almost no targeted treatment evidence. Intimate partner violence affects 1 in 3 women globally. Most clinicians are aware of the mental health consequences — PTSD affects up to 64% of survivors. Fewer are aware of the physical ones. Head, face, and neck

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Concussion Recovery: How Early Aerobic Exercise Speeds Healing

Concussion Recovery: How Early Aerobic Exercise Speeds Healing

When you think of recovery after a concussion, you might picture dark rooms, long naps, and avoiding screens. However, the latest science says that the path to healing may include getting moving sooner, with safe aerobic exercise.  An October 2025 study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, “Promoting Early Aerobic Exercise Initiation

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Fear Avoidance After Concussion: When Overcaution Slows Recovery

Fear Avoidance After Concussion: When Overcaution Slows Recovery

When someone sustains a concussion, clinicians often focus on the brain’s physical healing: managing symptoms, ensuring rest, prescribing gradual return to activity. But recovery isn’t purely biological. Psychological and behavioral factors play a huge role and a new study suggests fear-avoidance, may meaningfully affect how well someone recovers. A recent study, “Fear-Avoidant Adults Have Worse Clinical

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How to Sleep After a Concussion

How to Sleep After a Concussion

Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for brain recovery after a concussion, yet it’s often overlooked. Many people experience sleep problems in the days or weeks following a head injury, including trouble falling asleep, waking frequently during the night, or feeling unusually tired during the day. While these symptoms can be frustrating, science

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New Study on Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion and Predicting Concussion Recovery

New Study on Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion and Predicting Concussion Recovery

An Australian research group led by Dr. Gary Browne of Sydney Children’s Hospital Network has published a study “Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion: An 8-Year Longitudinal Study” published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Dr. Browne’s group looked at exercise tolerance in 313 pediatric concussion patients aged 6-18 years old who entered a concussion

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NEJM Paper Outlines Active Management for Recovery from Concussion

NEJM Paper Outlines Active Management for Recovery from Concussion

Recent research from the University at Buffalo, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, emphasizes that active management is the most effective approach for recovering from concussions. This method contrasts with the traditional practice of prolonged rest, advocating instead for a brief rest period followed by prescribed physical activity. Key Insights from the Study:

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