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Concussion & Vision: Understanding Visual Symptoms After a Head Injury
Learn how concussion can affect vision, including blurred or double vision, light sensitivity, reading difficulty, and eye fatigue, and how visual dysfunction may be evaluated and treated.
Exercise and BDNF: How Physical Activity Supports Brain Health
Learn how exercise may support brain health and neuroplasticity through BDNF, and what research suggests about exercise and traumatic brain injury recovery.
Physical Activity After Concussion: When and How Much?
Returning to physical activity after a concussion should be gradual and individualized. Learn how exercise can support concussion recovery, how to recognize exercise intolerance, and how graded exercise testing can help guide a safe return to activity.
The Role of an Athletic Trainer in Concussion Care
Athletic trainers play an important role in concussion care, from recognizing symptoms and removing athletes from play to supporting rehabilitation and return to sport. Learn how athletic trainers work with medical and rehabilitation providers throughout concussion recovery.
Youth Sports & Concussion: What Parents Need to Know
Concussions can affect young athletes at every level of sport. Learn what parents should know about recognizing concussion symptoms, removing an athlete from play, return-to-play decisions, and supporting a safe recovery.
What Is Cognitive Rehabilitation After a Concussion?
Cognitive symptoms after a concussion can affect memory, concentration, organization, communication, and everyday activities. Learn how cognitive rehabilitation can help address these challenges and develop individualized strategies to support recovery and daily function.
Four Ways Physical Therapy Can Help With Post-Concussive Symptoms
Specialized physical therapy can help address post-concussive symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, neck pain, balance problems, visual symptoms, and exercise intolerance. Learn how concussion-focused PT evaluates multiple systems to create an individualized rehabilitation plan.
Sleep After Concussion: Why You're Tired and What Can Help
Sleep disturbances are common after concussion and can affect energy, concentration, mood, and recovery. Learn how concussion can disrupt sleep and discover practical sleep hygiene strategies to support better rest and recovery.