Concussion experts prescribe 'brain rest' after head injury with possible concussion

Brain rest is crucial for someone who has sustained a possible
concussion, say experts from the Brain rest is crucial for someone
who has sustained a possible concussion, say experts from the
Upstate Concussion Center Upstate Concussion Center. Medical
Director. Medical Director Claudine Ward, MD Claudine Ward, MD,
left, and Program Director, left, and Program Director Brian
Rieger, PhD Brian Rieger, PhD, right, explain that most people
fully recover from a concussion, if they are treated properly
afterward. One key is to take care not to sustain a second head
injury during recovery. They recommend brain rest, especially for
the first 24 to 48 hours after injury. This is not the same as bed
rest. People can be physically active, as long as they are not
taxing their their brains., right, explain that most people fully
recover from a concussion, if they are treated properly afterward.
One key is to take care not to sustain a second head injury during
recovery. They recommend brain rest, especially for the first 24 to
48 hours after injury. This is not the same as bed rest. People can
be physically active, as long as they are not taxing their their
brains.