The most important measure after a concussion is rest, which means resting for 24-48 hours in the case of mild traumatic brain injury and, when symptoms are no longer present, gradually resuming usual activities.
Short-term bed rest may speed recovery.
After a concussion, brain-straining activities should be avoided at first: Sports, reading, television, computer games, etc., to ensure a quick recovery. After that, mental and physical activities can be gradually resumed and increased in duration and intensity. It should be noted that children and especially adolescents often need a longer recovery period than adults, because their brains are still growing.
Regular checkups
Regular medical checkups
Rehabilitation
Guidance in mild TBI for resumption of competitive sports (“return to play rule”) and school attendance (“return to learn rule”):
Athletes should not return to play the same day (“no return to play the same day”) unless they are symptom-free for more than 20 minutes and have an unremarkable examination result; the examiner should also be very experienced.
School attendance (“return to learn rule”):
Stage 1: physical and cognitive rest: no work, school or sportsScreening from stimuli: light, noise, television, PCFurther recommendation: plenty of sleep.
Stage 2: Gradual cognitive load: reading, television, smartphone, tablet PC, PC, etc.Light, short aerobic exercise (endurance training)Inclusion of other sports activities as follows:
