Concussion pathophysiology: rationale for physical and cognitive rest

Pediatr Ann. 2012 Sep;41(9):377-82. doi: 10.3928/00904481-20120827-12.

Authors

Matthew F Grady¹, Christina L Master, Gerard A Gioia

Affiliation

¹ Center for Performance and Sports Medicine, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, King of Prussia, PA 19406, USA. gradym@email.chop.edu

PMID: 22953984
DOI: 10.3928/00904481-20120827-12

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Brain Concussion / physiopathology*
Brain Concussion / psychology*
Brain Concussion / therapy
Brain Injuries / physiopathology*
Brain Injuries / psychology*
Brain Injuries / therapy
Child
Cognition*
Humans
Neuropsychological Tests
Post-Concussion Syndrome / physiopathology*
Post-Concussion Syndrome / therapy
Rest*