Scientists from Columbus National Children’s Hospital in the US found that limiting screen time and returning to school early can speed recovery in adolescents after a concussion. results published In British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).
The study included adolescents (ages 11-17) who had sustained a concussion. The researchers asked subjects to report how long it took them to return to school after being discharged from hospitals. The scientists also found how much time the volunteers spent each day on low-intensity cognitive activities. This type includes listening to music, reading, watching television and talking on the phone.
According to the study, the average time it took children to return to school after suffering a concussion was one week. Moreover, a later return was associated with longer recovery from the injury. Increased participation in school and extracurricular activities (high-intensity cognitive activity) during the first week after return contributed to reduced headache intensity and improved well-being among adolescents.
Scientists have concluded that young people with concussions should not be caught by gadgets. Social activity based on the need to exert mental effort would be the best option for recovery.
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