Rehabilitation of Adult Patients With Post Concussion Syndrome
This project evaluates and quantifies the effects of an individually tailored exercise program applied to patients with long-lasting symptoms after concussion, minor traumatic brain injury, so-called Post-Concussion Syndrome (PCS). The project investigates the phenomenon Post Concussion Syndrome in four dimensions with a focus on both patient perspectives of PCS, an interventional physical program, a neurobiological basis for PCS through Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and finally through a 360-degree evaluation of the entire project involving patients and scientists in a reflective process.
• Post concussion syndrome (PCS) diagnose according to WHO ICD-10 classification and documented by written statement from physician veritying a mild traumatic brain injury
• Longer lasting symptoms for at least 4 weeks after initial trauma
• If allocated to add-on exercise protocol participant must feel able to prioritize the intervention structure
• Communication language must be Danish