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Recovery from a mild TBI or concussion means you can do your regular activities without experiencing symptoms from the injury. Recovery may be slower among older adults.
Your immediate response to a possible concussion is crucial in your recovery. CLF recommends you take the following steps: 1. Remove yourself from activities that could cause head trauma, stress your heart, or strain your brain. Resting immediately after concussion gives you the best chance of making a speedy recovery.
Most people with a concussion make a full recovery and the symptoms usually only last a few days. For some people it can take several days, weeks, or even longer
Recovering From Mild Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion: . A Guide for Patients and Their Families. This booklet provides a few answers to questions commonly asked by patients and family members following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) which is also called a concussion.
With a concussion the most rapid recovery occurs in the first 1-3 months and most people are back to normal by 6 months. If you still have a few symptoms after 6 months, these will most likely disappear altogether or be greatly improved within a year after the injury. Most people who treat brain injuries agree that recovery is faster when the
DAILY ACTIVITIES. It is important to rest the brain (cognitive rest) and the body (physical rest) for a few days, and then begin to gradually return to daily activities as tolerated. If symptoms worsen or return, lessen your activities, then try again to increase gradually.
Recovering from concussion. Most concussion symptoms resolve within hours to days or a few months. Recovery is usually faster when a person gets some rest for a short period of time (e.g., a couple of days) and gradually returns to their activities and responsibilities over a week or so.
