# Concussion Recovery

## [Concussion Recovery: How Early Aerobic Exercise Speeds Healing](https://oculogica.com/concussion-recovery-how-early-aerobic-exercise-speeds-healing/)

When you think of recovery after a concussion, you might picture dark rooms, long naps, and avoiding screens. However, the latest science says that the path to healing may include getting moving sooner, with safe aerobic exercise.  An October 2025 study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, “Promoting Early Aerobic Exercise Initiation \[…\]

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## [Fear Avoidance After Concussion: When Overcaution Slows Recovery](https://oculogica.com/fear-avoidance-after-concussion-when-overcaution-slows-recovery/)

When someone sustains a concussion, clinicians often focus on the brain’s physical healing: managing symptoms, ensuring rest, prescribing gradual return to activity. But recovery isn’t purely biological. Psychological and behavioral factors play a huge role and a new study suggests fear-avoidance, may meaningfully affect how well someone recovers. A recent study, “Fear-Avoidant Adults Have Worse Clinical

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## [How to Sleep After a Concussion](https://oculogica.com/how-to-sleep-after-a-concussion/)

Sleep is one of the most powerful tools for brain recovery after a concussion, yet it’s often overlooked. Many people experience sleep problems in the days or weeks following a head injury, including trouble falling asleep, waking frequently during the night, or feeling unusually tired during the day. While these symptoms can be frustrating, science

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## [Concussions and Sick Leave: New Insights from a Nationwide Study in Sweden](https://oculogica.com/concussions-and-sick-leave-new-insights-from-a-nationwide-study-in-sweden/)

When an athlete gets a head injury, especially in a contact sport, the main concern is often a concussion. But how long does it really take to recover and get back to work? A new nationwide study from Sweden sheds light on this question, using official registered data to track thousands of individuals who experienced

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## [New Study on Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion and Predicting Concussion Recovery](https://oculogica.com/new-study-on-exercise-tolerance-in-pediatric-concussion-and-predicting-concussion-recovery/)

An Australian research group led by Dr. Gary Browne of Sydney Children’s Hospital Network has published a study “Exercise Tolerance in Pediatric Concussion: An 8-Year Longitudinal Study” published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Dr. Browne’s group looked at exercise tolerance in 313 pediatric concussion patients aged 6-18 years old who entered a concussion

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## [NEJM Paper Outlines Active Management for Recovery from Concussion](https://oculogica.com/nejm-paper-outlines-active-management-for-recovery-from-concussion/)

Recent research from the University at Buffalo, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, emphasizes that active management is the most effective approach for recovering from concussions. This method contrasts with the traditional practice of prolonged rest, advocating instead for a brief rest period followed by prescribed physical activity. Key Insights from the Study:

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## [TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program: A 5-year study to improve concussion diagnosis and care](https://oculogica.com/transcendent-concussion-research-program-a-5-year-study-to-improve-concussion-diagnosis-and-care/)

The Ontario Brain Institute has been awarded a 5-year grant for the establishment of the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research program. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Roger Zemek, a pediatric emergency physician and senior scientist at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), the program will create a global center of excellence in concussion research aimed at transforming

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## [Identifying and Treating Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome](https://oculogica.com/identifying-and-treating-persistent-post-concussion-syndrome/)

Persistent Post-Concussion SyndromeA (PPCS) is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can affect individuals who have suffered a concussion. It is characterized by a range of symptoms that persist beyond the typical recovery period of a few weeks following a head injury. The range of concussed patients who go on to develop PPCS ranges

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## [Supporting veterans with Brain Injuries this Veterans Day](https://oculogica.com/supporting-veterans-with-brain-injuries-this-veterans-day/)

This and every Veterans Day, we honor the service of the men and women who placed themselves in harm’s way to safeguard our country. We often focus on the more visible wounds of combat and training. However, the less visible, yet equally impactful, injuries are often traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Veterans, particularly those who have

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## [Concussion in Children Show No Long-Term Impact on IQ](https://oculogica.com/concussion-in-children-show-no-long-term-impact-on-iq/)

As the long-term impact of concussions on elite athletes has become a hot topic, a related question naturally arises: What’s the long-term impact on kids who experience concussion? A recent study provides a measure of relief to parents whose families have been affected.   The article, published in the American Association of Pediatrics journal Pediatrics, found

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