In the days after concussion, sensory stimulation and over-exertion can trigger symptom flair-ups. These episodes can be scary and avoiding them is adaptive. However, if avoidance behaviour becomes excessive, generalized, and prolonged, it can interfere with concussion recovery and perpetuate fear. This talk will review theory and evidence for fear avoidance as a risk factor for persisting symptoms following concussion and approaches to treating excessive avoidance.
Speaker: Noah Silverberg, PhD, R.Psych, ABPP-CN
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