Tackle Concussion Symptoms Head-On, Specialist Advises

Concussion patients whose symptoms linger for more than a couple of weeks after their injury should be treated aggressively rather than through the traditional “watchful waiting” approach, a concussion specialist said. For example, patients with post-concussion sleep disorders can be coached on habits for good sleep, said Dr. Vernon Williams of the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Therapy is available for those having trouble with balance, he said. And headaches — a common continuing symptom after a concussion — can be treated with medication, physical t...