Concussion Guides
Clear, evidence-based answers about concussion recovery, symptoms, and treatment — and when to bring in a specialist.
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Recovery guide · 8 min read
The 6 Stages of Concussion Recovery, Explained
The 6 stages of concussion recovery are really the six steps of graduated return to sport. What each step involves…
Return-to-play guide · 10 min read
Concussion Return to Play Protocol: The 6 Steps
The six-step concussion return to play protocol in full: what each stage involves, what must be true before advancing…
Persisting symptoms · 11 min read
Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS): What It Is and What Helps
Post-concussion syndrome (PCS): when symptoms count as persisting, why scans look normal, what a neurologist can do…
Coding guide · 11 min read
Post-Concussion Syndrome ICD-10 Code: What F07.81 Means
The ICD-10 code for post-concussion syndrome is F07.81, postconcussional syndrome. What it covers, how it differs from…
Coding guide · 10 min read
ICD-10 Code for Concussion: What S06.0X0A Means
The ICD-10 code for concussion is S06.0X0A, concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter. All 12 codes…
Treatment guide · 10 min read
Concussion Treatment: What Actually Works Now
Concussion treatment is symptom-guided active recovery, not a dark room. What each therapy does, what the evidence…
Treatment guide · 9 min read
Physical Therapy and Concussion: What It Treats and When to Go
Physical therapy for concussion treats the neck, balance, eyes and exertion tolerance. What a session involves, which…
Symptoms guide · 9 min read
Concussion Symptoms: The Full Checklist and Red Flags
The full concussion symptom checklist — physical, cognitive, emotional and sleep — plus the CDC red flags, eye…
Assessment guide · 10 min read
Concussion Eye Test: What Vision Testing Really Shows
An eye test can't diagnose a concussion. What VOMS, King-Devick, pupillometry and a full vision exam actually measure…
Mild concussion guide · 9 min read
Mild Concussion Symptoms and Treatment: What 'Mild' Means
What a mild concussion really is, which symptoms are normal and which mean the ER, what treatment looks like now, and…
Symptom duration · 9 min read
How Long Do Concussion Symptoms Last?
How long do concussion symptoms last? Honest, sourced numbers: the 2- and 4-week persisting thresholds, what shortens…
Pediatric guide · 9 min read
Infant Concussion Signs and Symptoms, Toddlers to Teens
Infant concussion signs and symptoms, plus what to watch for in toddlers and kids: the CDC danger signs, when to go to…
Assessment guide · 9 min read
Concussion Test at Home: What You Can and Cannot Check
No home test can diagnose or rule out a concussion. The CDC danger signs that mean the ER right now, the tool built for…
Evidence review · 11 min read
Supplements for Concussion: An Honest Look at the Evidence
No supplement is a proven treatment for concussion, and the guidelines don't recommend one. What the evidence on…
Symptom onset · 10 min read
How Long After Hitting Head Can Concussion Symptoms Start?
Some concussion symptoms appear right away; others may not appear for hours or days. What to watch for, the CDC danger…
Headache guide · 10 min read
Concussion Headache Treatment That Targets the Cause
Told to take a painkiller and wait? Concussion headache treatment targets the driver — neck, vestibular, visual or…