New research from Ottawa’s pediatric hospital could have significant implications for older children suffering from a concussion as it encourages physical activity within days of a brain injury.
The study from the CHEO Research Institute, which included 450 participants ages 10 to 18, found resuming non-contact physical activity — such as walking or light exercise — 72 hours after a concussion is safe and may reduce symptoms and the risks of a delayed recovery.
“Many physicians are still prescribing rest after having a concussion — and prolonged rest after having a concussion —and this actually is doing more harm than good,” said scientist Andrée-Anne Ledoux, one of the
