Advice that light activity in first 24-48 hours after injury can help recovery contradicts recent UK guidance
Athletes who have experienced a mild concussion should avoid total rest and resume light physical and mental activities to aid their recovery, according to a consensus statement issued by more than 100 international researchers and clinicians.
The statement, which took more than five years to complete and was informed by 10 systematic reviews of concussion-related evidence, updates previous guidance to avoid all physical activity until symptoms are completely resolved. It contradicts recent UK guidance to avoid contact sport for 21 days after sustaining a concussion and avoid any form of training for 14 days.
Written by Linda Geddes Science correspondent
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/14/athletes-should-avoid-total-rest-after-mild-concussion-say-experts under the title “Athletes should avoid total rest after mild concussion, say experts”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
