Concussion update 2025 introduction Concussion management has evolved over the past ten years and will continue to evolve.
Concussion update 2025 introduction Concussion management has evolved over the past ten years and will continue to evolve. It is important for sports medicine providers to stay up to date on current research to guide both acute and chronic concussions symptoms. This post will aim to provide the updates over the past year.
This is not a comprehensive list but a few relevant updates with concussion diagnosis and management. Acupuncture With increasing interest in nonpharmacologic alternatives, acupuncture has emerged as a potential option for its low adverse effect profile. Acupuncture may alleviate several PCS symptoms, such as anxiety, pain, and sleep disturbances, by modulating neurotransmitters, promoting nerve repair, increasing cerebral blood flow, and reducing neuronal apoptosis.
In a small study with 66 patients with mTBI diagnosed between August 2016 and September 2020, a group led by Zhuo-Nan Wang, PhD, of Xi'an Jiaotong University evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture to treat persistent postconcussive symptoms. They found that acupuncture reduced PCS symptom severity by 34% immediately after the intervention and 41% after six- to 12-month follow-up compared with placebo and control groups. Study participants were assigned to one of three groups: an acupuncture cohort (n = 22), a placebo cohort (n = 22), and a waiting-list cohort (n = 22).
Patients underwent actual and placebo acupuncture in 14 sessions over four weeks; the placebo acupuncture was performed using needles that have a similar mechanism to stage daggers (i.e., the shaft of the needle retracts into the base). The team assessed each individual's PCS symptoms at baseline, after the acupuncture intervention, and at six- to 12-month follow-up. Patients were scanned with MRI at baseline and after the intervention, and the waiting list controls were also scanned twice with MRI in this manner.
Wang's group assessed any correlations between imaging findings and PCS scores (with higher scores equal to more impairment). Diffuse tensor imaging sacns following acupuncture. Neuroaid NeuroAiDTMII (MLC901) is a botanical product, derived from traditional Chinese medicine, and containing extracts from 9 herbal ingredients.
If you are experiencing symptoms that may be related to concussion update 2025, it is important to see a sports medicine physician. Early evaluation and treatment typically lead to better outcomes. Do not ignore pain or symptoms that are limiting your activity.
*This article is for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider.*
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