Acute Cognitive and Physical Rest May Not Improve Concussion Recovery Time
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The recommendation for rest following acute concussion.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0885-9701
DOI: 10.1097/htr.0000000000000165