Concussion Guides
Clear, evidence-based answers about concussion recovery, symptoms, and treatment — and when to bring in a specialist.
Recovery guide · 8 min read
The 6 Stages of Concussion Recovery
The 6 stages of concussion recovery explained — a realistic recovery timeline, how long mild and severe concussions…
For athletes, parents & coaches · 6 min read
Concussion Return-to-Play Protocol: The 6 Steps
The standard 6-step concussion return-to-play protocol used by athletic trainers and team physicians — stage-by-stage…
Persistent symptoms · 9 min read
Post-Concussion Syndrome: Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery
What post-concussion syndrome is, why symptoms can persist for months or years, which treatments actually help, and…
For clinicians & billing teams · 4 min read
Post-Concussion Syndrome ICD-10 Codes: A Quick Reference
The ICD-10 code for post-concussion syndrome is F07.81 (postconcussional syndrome). Full coding guide: S06.0X…
Treatment guide · 8 min read
Concussion Treatment: What Actually Works
How concussions are treated today: the first 48 hours, active recovery, home treatment, therapies for lingering…
Symptoms guide · 7 min read
Concussion Symptoms: The Complete Checklist
A complete concussion symptom checklist — including delayed symptoms that appear hours or days after hitting your head…
Pediatric guide · 7 min read
Concussion Signs in Babies, Toddlers & Kids
How to spot concussion signs in infants, toddlers, and school-age kids who can't tell you their symptoms — plus when to…
Evidence review · 8 min read
Supplements & Nutrition for Concussion Recovery
Which supplements have real evidence for concussion recovery — omega-3s, creatine, magnesium, riboflavin, vitamin D —…
Symptom onset · 6 min read
How Long After Hitting Your Head Can Concussion Symptoms Start?
Concussion symptoms usually start within minutes to hours — but can appear 24–72 hours after hitting your head. The…
Headache guide · 7 min read
Concussion Headache Treatment: What Works
Why headaches persist after concussion, the 4 headache types (migraine-type, tension, neck-driven, rebound), which…