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Early Concussion Education Learning Module

A guide to understanding symptoms & recovery for adults

Welcome to the concussion education learning module.

This module is for adults who have had a concussion or people who want to know more about concussions. The information is meant for people who had their concussion less than 3 months ago. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury. It’s caused by a bump or blow to the head, face, neck, or body, or another injury that shakes the brain inside the skull. If you think you have a concussion, it is important to see your family doctor or other healthcare provider.

In this module you will find:

  • Information about concussion and how it can affect your mind and body
  • Strategies to help with recovery
    • Sleep
    • Pacing and energy conservation
    • Stress management
  • Ways to prevent, reduce, or manage symptoms
    • Post-traumatic headaches
    • Mood (anxiety, depression, and irritability)
    • Balance and dizziness (impacts to your vestibular system)
    • Problems with thinking skills (memory, concentration and attention)
    • Screen time
  • Guidelines for getting back to activities
    • Returning to exercise
    • Returning to sports
    • Returning to work
    • Returning to school
  • Tools and resources to help recover
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