Introduction When it comes to concussion treatment, medications often seem like the obvious go-to. But the reality? Pharmacological management is one of the least understood and least studied aspects of…
It’s been weeks, maybe even months, and you’re still dealing with concussion symptoms. The headaches, dizziness, brain fog, and exhaustion just won’t quit. You’ve tried resting, limiting screen time, maybe…
When an athlete suffers a concussion, one of the most common questions from parents and coaches is: “How long will it take for them to return to play?” The answer…
Introduction “When do concussion symptoms start?” The answer isn’t always straightforward. Some concussion symptoms appear immediately after a head injury, while others may take time to develop. In many cases,…
In this episode of Ask Concussion Doc with Dr. Cameron Marshall (@Concussion_Doc), we provided an update from the recent National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Clinical Symposia and Athletic Training (AT) Expo 2018, discussed photosensitivity or light sensitivity, and reviewed our study of the week, which looked at assessment and management of sport-related concussion teaching trends in athletic training programs.
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Light Sensitivity & Concussion
Does the imperceivable flicker of monitors and TVs make them so difficult for the concussed? This is one theory. Some believe that the refresh rate of screens (60 hertz or 60 times per seconds) causes a lot of stimulation in various areas of the brain. This can cause increased cognitive fatigue, migraines, photosensitivity, light sensitivity and other symptoms.
Some options to alleviate these problems includes new, epaper screen technology (e.g., Iris Technologies), lowering screen brightness, and frequent breaks from screen time, among others.
Complete Concussion Management recently attended the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Conference in New Orleans. While there are a significant number of preseason and post-injury baseline tests and new technologies to administer these types of tests, we found that a full, comprehensive program was lacking.
Published in the Journal of Athletic Training, the study of the week concluded that athletic training teachers and educational institutions are following recommended practices of teaching a multifaceted approach to sport-related concussion assessment and management. However, “instruction is lacking on the use of a stepwise return to play progression and newer SRC management tools…” [1]
Dr. Marshall answers viewer questions about the role of early exercise therapy following injury. For more information on the role of exercise therapy in multidisciplinary concussion care, check out the blog post or studies below:
Earlier time to aerobic exercise is associated with faster recovery following acute sport concussion by David W. Lawrence et al. (link)
Association Between Early Participation in Physical Activity Following Acute Concussion and Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms in Children and Adolescents by Grool et al. (link)
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