HOW TO TREAT A CONCUSSION IN A CHILD
A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by either a blow to the head or body. A child’s developing brain is more at risk than an adult’s, so parents and caregivers may want to know the signs of concussion and how to treat a concussion in a child.
COGNITIVE REST IN CONCUSSION
After a concussion there is an energy crisis of the brain, basically meaning there is not the right balance of “fuel” to make the brain work right. An analogy would be putting 89 octane gas in a car requiring 93 octane; thus car will not function right.
EXERTION REHAB IN CONCUSSION THERAPY
A concussion is caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. Concussions are commonly referred to as a mild traumatic brain injury, mTBI. This sudden movement can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull, creating chemical changes in the brain.