Concussion, even in its mildest form, can have lasting effects on the individual in a way we’re only just beginning to understand. Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI), concussion and post-concussion syndrome have previously been conservatively managed with recommendations for ‘rest’. But even mild brain injuries and post-concussion syndrome can have an enormous impact on life, long after the 3 months during which they are expected to resolve. There are also significant differences between the way in which concussion affects men and women respectively, as this new research shows.
If concussion or an mTBI are affecting you, there is much in this book to help and support your symptoms. Neuropsychologist Dr Priyanka Pradhan has pulled together the latest research to provide a complete manual for overcoming the impact of any mild brain injury, while writer and coach Anna Leggett gives deep insight from her own experiences with post-concussion syndrome. Their book not only explains what a concussion is and how it may present, but also gives comprehensive practical strategies for managing persistent symptoms. Such strategies include how to ask for professional and specialist medical help (and where to get it from), and also some simple self-management techniques. Understanding and Living Well with Post-Concussion Syndrome also explains the importance of sleep and diet, and includes significant psychological and emotional support for mental wellbeing and recovery, a support that is often missing from the clinical pathway for post-concussion syndrome.
This book is an essential resource for anyone who feels that they need insight, practical help and emotional support into what is often perceived as an almost-invisible illness, but one which is very real for you or your loved one.
If concussion or an mTBI are affecting you, there is much in this book to help and support your symptoms. Neuropsychologist Dr Priyanka Pradhan has pulled together the latest research to provide a complete manual for overcoming the impact of any mild brain injury, while writer and coach Anna Leggett gives deep insight from her own experiences with post-concussion syndrome. Their book not only explains what a concussion is and how it may present, but also gives comprehensive practical strategies for managing persistent symptoms. Such strategies include how to ask for professional and specialist medical help (and where to get it from), and also some simple self-management techniques. Understanding and Living Well with Post-Concussion Syndrome also explains the importance of sleep and diet, and includes significant psychological and emotional support for mental wellbeing and recovery, a support that is often missing from the clinical pathway for post-concussion syndrome.
This book is an essential resource for anyone who feels that they need insight, practical help and emotional support into what is often perceived as an almost-invisible illness, but one which is very real for you or your loved one.
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Reviews
A brilliant and honest book, written from two perspectives. The first half is by a professional, Dr Priyanka Pradhan and gives an inside account of the brain's functions and the perspective of a Neuropsychologist. It's simple to understand and relatable to a patient or carer. Personally, I found the second half really useful, written by Anna, who suffered a concussion. As a brain injury sufferer, a lot of her story rang true to me. The advice and tips laid out were easy to follow and put into practice. Having two writers giving two sides of a story is really powerful. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is living with concussion/brain injury and also to family and friends of the victim.
Such a comprehensive guide to concussion recovery
This book is truly a guide that should be distributed to EVERY patient and caregiver managing a concussion or TBI from the very beginning.
It is much more than a guidebook; it is a definitive roadmap that offers insights, information, and real advice on how to recover in the best possible way.
I found myself more committed to helping others and so thankful you wrote this.
This book is full of useful information and I love that Anna's personal stories are combined with the knowledge from a concussion expert, this makes it unique. I love the text of Anna as it's so relatable and easy to read. Well done for creating more awareness in the concussion world.
Anna Leggett has done a remarkable job sharing her post-concussion journey after being injured in a motor vehicle crash and her determination to inspire others is impressive. Sharing her personal experience while encouraging others is noteworthy. I would definitely recommend this book.
Anna Leggett has done a remarkable job sharing her post-concussion journey after being injured in a motor vehicle crash and her determination to inspire others is impressive. Sharing her personal experience while encouraging others is noteworthy. I would definitely recommend this book.
This book is full of useful information and I love that Anna's personal stories are combined with the knowledge from a concussion expert, this makes it unique. I love the text of Anna as it's so relatable and easy to read. Well done for creating more awareness in the concussion world.