Historically, concussed people were told to rest until they feel better.

While rest may be important in the early stages (24 – 48 hours), that timeline seems to be getting shorter, with longer duration rest causing worse outcomes for patients.

In this episode, we discuss the top 5 causes of persistent concussion symptoms and how to manage complex patients.

1. Blood flow and autonomic nervous system

2. Metabolic, inflammatory and hormonal

3. Visual and vestibular

4. Cervical spine

5. Psychological

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