

This includes occupational, physical and speech therapists.

Concussion treatment teamĪt MU Health Care, we have a comprehensive concussion care team that includes providers from several areas: If you have questions, please call 57 (for ages 11 and younger) or 57 (for ages 12 and older). Concussions can be a difficult injury not only physically, but emotionally as well. If you are a caregiver, friend or peer, the best thing you can do is educate yourself on the condition so you can provide support during the recovery process. Research shows that an active recovery process is superior to a prolonged period of rest. After that, you should return to normal activities gradually and with supervision of your provider or therapist.

Concussion recoveryįor the first 24-48 hours after a concussion, you should rest. Your provider will complete a comprehensive evaluation and refer you to the proper specialist or therapist for further treatment. The ideal treatment begins with an evaluation by a doctor within 24-48 hours of the injury. If you or a loved one might have suffered a concussion, it’s important to be evaluated by a health care provider soon after injury - even if you do not think you have symptoms. The key to properly treating concussion is early diagnosis and intervention.
