Evaluating Treatment Modalities in Concussion Management

Abstract

At least 3 million Americans get a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) each year, and 1 in 5 have symptoms which last more than 1 month.10 Concussions can heavily impact the lives of patients causing symptoms of confusion, memory loss, headache, nausea and vomiting, balance issues, photophobia, phonophobia, and general feeling of being unwell. Some patients may even be affected by post concussion syndrome with long lasting effects. Without proper management to efficiently maximize recovery, symptoms can be prolonged and lead to long term consequences in health and decrease in quality of life for patients. An evaluation of prolonged cognitive rest versus active rehabilitation in the recovery of concussions can help shift the guidelines in place on the management of concussions. This article will display an evidence based guideline of concussion management to lead to faster concussion recovery with less long term negative outcomes for patients by utilizing early active rehabilitation