Rehabilitation strategies for prolonged recovery in pediatric and adolescent concussion.
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Most pediatric and adolescent concussion patients will heal within 1 month. However, 10% to 20% of adolescent concussions will take longer than 1 month to heal. In this subgroup, prolonged symptoms might include vestibular system deficits, residual neck muscle whiplash injury, exercise intolerance/dysautonomia, and memory issues. At this stage in recovery, these problems respond better to “active rehabilitation” via specific targeted strategies rather than to strict rest. During follow-up office visits, a careful history and physical exam can elicit specific deficits
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Pediatric annals
دوره 41 9 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012