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A member asked:
How long after a concussion is it ok to start working out?runing, lifting weights, not to intense.generally how long?what happens if you start too soon?
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Wait: Until all symptoms resolve. And when you restart, go slowly and build back up to full activity.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Carefully: If your symptoms have completely resolved you can start working out and running slowly. If you push yourself too fast or too hard, you may cause a recurrence of some or all of your symptoms. Monitor yourself carefully for excessive fatigue and headaches.
Answered 9/29/2016
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Guided by symptoms: 1. Rest physically, mentally until symptoms have settled 'recovery' 2. Light aerobic exercise 'increase heart rate' - if symptoms return, rest, if not... 3. Sport specific exercise eg: running drills 'add movement' - if no symptoms progress to... 4. Non-contact training drills 'co-ordination, cognitive load' These stages may take some weeks. Recommend clearance by Dr prior to full return.
Answered 9/29/2016
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