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Early Concussion Education
How to Use this Learning Module
Before You Start
What is a Concussion
What is a Concussion
What are the symptoms and problems?
When will I feel better?
Check Point: Match that symptom!
Sleep
Sleep
Sleep Hygiene Tips
Other Ideas for Good Sleep
Pacing and Energy Conservation
Pacing and Energy Conservation
Check Point: The 3 P's
Stress Management
Stress Management
Check Point: All About Stress
What is stress management?
Strategy #1
Strategy #2
Strategy #3
Strategy #4
Strategy #5
Dealing with Symptoms
Dealing with Symptoms
Post-Traumatic Headaches
Mood
Balance and Dizziness
Thinking Skills
Screen Time
Getting Back to Real Life
Getting Back to Real Life
Return to Exercise
Return to Work or School
Healing and Follow-Up
Resources
Early Concussion Education
Screen Time
Why should you limit your screen time?
You may have trouble with your vision after a concussion.
Trying to focus on a TV or computer screen can increase symptoms as the brightness from the screen can impact light sensitivity and headaches
Using tablets, cell phones, and laptops, can make headaches worse because looking down at them can strain your neck.
When you move your eyes back and forth across the screen, you may increase symptoms of dizziness, nausea and vertigo
Strategies for Screen Use
Take breaks often when using screens.
Limit the amount of time you spend watching TV, using a phone or tablet.
Start with 5 minutes of screen time, then slowly add more as long as your symptoms don’t get worse.
Dim the lighting on your screen if possible.
Use a colour overlay to dim and cover up the brightness of the screen. You can use coloured plastic sheets that you can see through. They’re used in school as report covers or dividers. You can buy these at your local office supply store. You can also find online resources for “coloured overlays” and more information online for “computer vision syndrome”.
You can also try free apps to change your screen colour.
Use good posture when sitting in front of a screen. Keep a straight spine and don’t bend your head down to look at the screen.
Current as of:
June 1, 2020
Author:
Calgary Brain Injury Program, Alberta Health Services
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