Returning to Work After Concussion
When can I go to work? Typically the first question you have in mind after experiencing a concussion. The answer to this question will differ depending upon the person's injury and complication. The severity of the injury The type of work you will perform Variety of symptoms you are dealing with How well you can manage your symptoms And the environment you work in A concussion is an injury caused in the brain through a blow in the head. The brain then bounces or twists in the skull causing damage to the cells. With such massive damage to the brain, there can be short-term disruption like a concussion that a patient has to go through. It is widespread to deal with physical and emotional problems after trauma. Managing Symptoms as I return to work Once you and your doctor decide that it is time to resume back to the office, managing your symptoms and energy becomes your priority. You don't want to be exhausted at the end of the day or feel lethargic t...