2,398
Views
60
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Article

How long is too long? The lack of consensus regarding the post-concussion syndrome diagnosis

, &
Pages 798-803 | Received 15 Jul 2014, Accepted 04 Jan 2015, Published online: 14 Apr 2015

Keep up to date with the latest research on this topic with citation updates for this article.

Read on this site (8)

Stephen C. Bunt, Christian LoBue, Linda S. Hynan, Nyaz Didehbani, Mathew Stokes, Shane M. Miller, Kathleen Bell & C. Munro Cullum. (2023) Early vs. delayed evaluation and persisting concussion symptoms during recovery in adults. The Clinical Neuropsychologist 37:7, pages 1410-1427.
Read now
Fatos M. Kelmendi, Arsim A. Morina, Agon Y. Mekaj, Shefki Dragusha, Feti Ahmeti, Ridvan Alimehmeti, Qamile Morina, Murat Berisha, Blerim Krasniqi & Berat Kerolli. (2023) Ability of S100B to predict post-concussion syndrome in paediatric patients who present to the emergency department with mild traumatic brain injury. British Journal of Neurosurgery 37:1, pages 53-58.
Read now
Gerard Farrell, Sizhong Wang, Cathy Chapple, Ewan Kennedy, Angela Spontelli Gisselman, Kesava Sampath, Chad Cook & Steve Tumilty. (2022) Dysfunction of the stress response in individuals with persistent post-concussion symptoms: a scoping review. Physical Therapy Reviews 27:5, pages 384-405.
Read now
Gerard Farrell, Cathy Chapple, Ewan Kennedy, Kesava Sampath, Angela Spontelli Gisselman, Chad Cook & Steve Tumilty. (2021) Dysfunction of the stress response in individuals with persistent post-concussion symptoms: a scoping review protocol. Physical Therapy Reviews 26:6, pages 467-480.
Read now
Narges Mehrolhassani, Mitra Movahedi, Masoomeh Nazemi-Rafi & Amirhossein Mirafzal. (2020) Persistence of post-concussion symptoms in patients with mild traumatic brain injury and no psychiatric history in the emergency department. Brain Injury 34:10, pages 1350-1357.
Read now
Aaron S. Jeckell, Benjamin L. Brett, Douglas J. Totten & Gary S. Solomon. (2019) Team versus individual sport participation as a modifying factor in the development of post-concussion syndrome after first concussion: A pilot study. Applied Neuropsychology: Child 8:3, pages 199-205.
Read now
Patrick Siedlecki, Paolo Sanzo, Carlos Zerpa & Ian Newhouse. (2018) End-tidal carbon dioxide levels in patients with post-concussion syndrome during neurocognitive and physical tasks compared to a normative control group. Brain Injury 32:13-14, pages 1824-1833.
Read now
Adam C. Parks, Jeffrey Gfeller, Natalie Emmert & Hannah Lammert. (2017) Detecting feigned postconcussional and posttraumatic stress symptoms with the structured inventory of malingered symptomatology (SIMS). Applied Neuropsychology: Adult 24:5, pages 429-438.
Read now

Articles from other publishers (52)

Connor Shane McKee, Mark Matthews, Alan Rankin & Chris Bleakley. (2023) Multisystem recovery after sport-related concussion in adolescent rugby players: a prospective study protocol. BMJ Open 13:8, pages e073677.
Crossref
Jessica Coenen & Claus Reinsberger. (2023) Neurophysiological Markers to Guide Return to Sport After Sport-Related Concussion. Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology 40:5, pages 391-397.
Crossref
Samantha N. Magliato, Mathew J. Wingerson, Corrine N. Seehusen, Katherine L. Smulligan, Stacey L. Simon, Julie C. Wilson & David R. Howell. (2023) Sleep Problems After Concussion Are Associated With Poor Balance and Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms. Journal of Child Neurology 38:3-4, pages 198-205.
Crossref
Elena Sheldrake, Brendan Lam, Hiba Al-Hakeem, Anne L. Wheeler, Benjamin I. Goldstein, Benjamin T. Dunkley, Stephanie Ameis, Nick Reed & Shannon E. Scratch. (2022) A Scoping Review of Magnetic Resonance Modalities Used in Detection of Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms in Pediatric Populations. Journal of Child Neurology 38:1-2, pages 85-102.
Crossref
Josh W Faulkner. (2023) The incidence and severity of symptoms similiar to peristing concussion symptoms in neurologically healthy individuals in aotearoa New Zealand. Journal of Concussion 7, pages 205970022311609.
Crossref
Maude Lambert, Elena Sheldrake, Audrey-Ann Deneault, Anne Wheeler, Matthew Burke & Shannon Scratch. (2022) Depressive Symptoms in Individuals With Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Network Open 5:12, pages e2248453.
Crossref
Kelly Cheever, Jeffery King, Alicia A. Swan & Keisuke Kawata. (2022) Prevalence of Acute Neck Pain Following Sports-Related Concussion in High School Athletes. Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine 32:6, pages e556-e561.
Crossref
James Pate, Ian Cummins, James Mooney, Kasey Cooper, Chandler McLeod & Sara Gould. (2022) Socioeconomic and demographic considerations of pediatric concussion recovery. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 100, pages 94-99.
Crossref
Elena Sheldrake, Hiba Al-Hakeem, Brendan Lam, Benjamin I. Goldstein, Anne L. Wheeler, Matthew Burke, Benjamin T. Dunkley, Nick Reed & Shannon E. Scratch. (2022) Mental Health Outcomes Across the Lifespan in Individuals With Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms: A Scoping Review. Frontiers in Neurology 13.
Crossref
Aaron M. Yengo-Kahn, Natalie Hibshman, Christopher M. Bonfield, Eric S. Torstenson, Katherine A. Gifford, Daniil Belikau, Lea K. Davis, Scott L. Zuckerman & Jessica K. Dennis. (2022) Association of Preinjury Medical Diagnoses With Pediatric Persistent Postconcussion Symptoms in Electronic Health Records. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 37:2, pages E80-E89.
Crossref
Ranbir Ahluwalia, Scott Miller, Fakhry M. Dawoud, Jose O. Malave, Heidi Tyson, Christopher M. Bonfield & Aaron M. Yengo-Kahn. (2021) A Pilot Study Evaluating the Timing of Vestibular Therapy After Sport-Related Concussion: Is Earlier Better?. Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach 13:6, pages 573-579.
Crossref
Carlyn Patterson Gentile, Ryan Shah, Samantha L. Irwin, Kaitlin Greene & Christina L. Szperka. (2021) Acute and chronic management of posttraumatic headache in children: A systematic review. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain 61:10, pages 1475-1492.
Crossref
Kelly Cheever, Jane McDevitt, Jacqueline Phillips & Keisuke Kawata. (2021) The Role of Cervical Symptoms in Post-concussion Management: A Systematic Review. Sports Medicine 51:9, pages 1875-1891.
Crossref
Kelly Cheever & Melissa Kay. (2021) Certified Athletic Trainers’ Use of Cervical Clinical Testing in the Diagnosis and Management of Sports-Related Concussion. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 30:6, pages 926-934.
Crossref
Aaron M. Yengo-Kahn, Rebecca A. Reynolds & Christopher M. Bonfield. (2021) Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children. Pediatric Clinics of North America 68:4, pages 857-874.
Crossref
Giancarlo J. Lugo, Maria Beletanga, Laura Goldstein, Mandeep Rana, Rinat Jonas & Alcy R. Torres. (2021) Assessment and Treatment of Concussion in the Pediatric Population. Seminars in Neurology 41:02, pages 132-146.
Crossref
Landon B. Lempke, Robert C. Lynall, Rachel K. Le, Michael McCrea, Thomas McAllister, Julianne D. Schmidt, M. Allison Brooks, Megan N. Houston, Steven J. Svoboda, Darren E. Campbell, Johnathan C. Jackson, Jay R. Clugston, Jane McDevitt, April Marie Hoy, Joseph B. HazzardJr.Jr., Louise A. Kelly, Justus D. Ortega, Nicholas Port, Margot Putukian, T. Dianne Langford, Ryan Tierney, Christopher C. Giza, Joshua T. Goldman, Holly J. Benjamin, Thomas Buckley, Thomas W. Kaminski, James R. Clugston, Julianne D. Schmidt, Luis A. Feigenbaum, Steven P. Broglio, James T. Eckner, Kevin Guskiewicz, Jason P. Mihalik, Jessica Dysart Miles, Scott A. Anderson, Christina L. Master, Micky Collins, Anthony P. Kontos, Jeffrey J. Bazarian, Sara P. O. Chrisman, Alison Brooks, Jonathan Jackson, Gerald McGinty, Patrick O’Donnell, Kenneth L. Cameron, Megan N. Houston, Adam J. Susmarski, Stefan Duma, Steve Rowson, Christopher Todd Bullers, Christopher M. Miles, Brian H. Dykhuizen & Laura Lintner. (2020) The Effects of On-Field Heat Index and Altitude on Concussion Assessments and Recovery Among NCAA Athletes. Sports Medicine 51:4, pages 825-835.
Crossref
Katie A. Van Deventer, Corrine N. Seehusen, Gregory A. Walker, Julie C. Wilson & David R. Howell. (2021) The diagnostic and prognostic utility of the dual-task tandem gait test for pediatric concussion. Journal of Sport and Health Science 10:2, pages 131-137.
Crossref
Rebecca L. Acabchuk, Julie M. Brisson, Crystal L. Park, Noah Babbott‐Bryan, Olivia A. Parmelee & Blair T. Johnson. (2020) Therapeutic Effects of Meditation, Yoga, and Mindfulness‐Based Interventions for Chronic Symptoms of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being 13:1, pages 34-62.
Crossref
Shannon Kenrick-Rochon, Jairus Quesnele, Tara Baldisera, Michelle Laurence & Sylvain Grenier. (2021) Does interprofessional concussion management improve recovery in varsity athletes? A year to year effectiveness-implementation hybrid study. Physical Therapy in Sport 47, pages 32-39.
Crossref
Francesca Buhagiar, Melinda Fitzgerald, Jason Bell, Fiona Allanson & Carmela Pestell. (2020) Neuromodulation for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience 14.
Crossref
Aaron M Yengo-Kahn, Patrick D Kelly, David C Liles, Lydia J McKeithan, Candace J Grisham, Muhammad Saad Khan, Timothy Lee, Andrew W Kuhn, Christopher M Bonfield & Scott L Zuckerman. (2020) The cost of a single concussion in American high school football: a retrospective cohort study. Concussion 5:4.
Crossref
James F. Cavanagh, Rebecca E. Rieger, J. Kevin Wilson, Darbi Gill, Lynne Fullerton, Emma Brandt & Andrew R. Mayer. (2019) Joint analysis of frontal theta synchrony and white matter following mild traumatic brain injury. Brain Imaging and Behavior 14:6, pages 2210-2223.
Crossref
Melanie R. Lysenko-MartinCraig P. HuttonTaya SparksTaylor SnowdenBrian R. Christie. (2020) Multiple Object Tracking Scores Predict Post-Concussion Status Years after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma 37:16, pages 1777-1787.
Crossref
Andrew R. MayerDavid D. StephensonAndrew B. DoddCidney R. Robertson-BentaSharvani Pabbathi ReddyNicholas A. ShaffKeith Owen YeatesHarm J. van der HornChristopher J. WertzGrace ParkScott J. OglesbeeEdward J. BedrickRichard A. CampbellJohn P. PhillipsDavin K. Quinn. (2020) Comparison of Methods for Classifying Persistent Post-Concussive Symptoms in Children. Journal of Neurotrauma 37:13, pages 1504-1511.
Crossref
Marina Zeldovich, Yi-Jhen Wu, Anastasia Gorbunova, Ana Mikolic, Suzanne Polinder, Anne Plass, Amra Covic, Thomas Asendorf, Nada Andelic, Daphne Voormolen & Nicole von Steinbüchel. (2020) Influence of Sociodemographic, Premorbid, and Injury-Related Factors on Post-Concussion Symptoms after Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Clinical Medicine 9:6, pages 1931.
Crossref
Zahra OfoghiDeborah DeweyKaren M. Barlow. (2020) A Systematic Review of Structural and Functional Imaging Correlates of Headache or Pain after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury. Journal of Neurotrauma 37:7, pages 907-923.
Crossref
Ranbir Ahluwalia, Nishit Mummareddy, Christopher M Bonfield & Aaron M Yengo‐Kahn. 2005. Encyclopedia of Life Sciences. Encyclopedia of Life Sciences 1 8 .
Filip Růžička. (2019) Mild traumatic brain injury. Listy klinické logopedie 3:2, pages 59-65.
Crossref
James F. Cavanagh, J. Kevin Wilson, Rebecca E. Rieger, Darbi Gill, James M. Broadway, Jacqueline Hope Story Remer, Violet Fratzke, Andrew R. Mayer & Davin K. Quinn. (2019) ERPs predict symptomatic distress and recovery in sub-acute mild traumatic brain injury. Neuropsychologia 132, pages 107125.
Crossref
Jessica DennisAaron M. Yengo-KahnPaul KirbyGary S. SolomonNancy J. CoxScott L. Zuckerman. (2019) Diagnostic Algorithms to Study Post-Concussion Syndrome Using Electronic Health Records: Validating a Method to Capture an Important Patient Population. Journal of Neurotrauma 36:14, pages 2167-2177.
Crossref
Claudia L Reardon, Brian Hainline, Cindy Miller Aron, David Baron, Antonia L Baum, Abhinav Bindra, Richard Budgett, Niccolo Campriani, João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, Alan Currie, Jeffrey Lee Derevensky, Ira D Glick, Paul Gorczynski, Vincent Gouttebarge, Michael A Grandner, Doug Hyun Han, David McDuff, Margo Mountjoy, Aslihan Polat, Rosemary Purcell, Margot Putukian, Simon Rice, Allen Sills, Todd Stull, Leslie Swartz, Li Jing Zhu & Lars Engebretsen. (2019) Mental health in elite athletes: International Olympic Committee consensus statement (2019). British Journal of Sports Medicine 53:11, pages 667-699.
Crossref
S Tucker Price, Alexei O DeCastro & Clive D Brock. (2018) Post-concussion syndrome and pre-existing mood disorder: A case report. The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine 54:3, pages 163-171.
Crossref
Lydia McKeithan, Natalie Hibshman, Aaron Yengo-Kahn, Gary S. Solomon & Scott Zuckerman. (2019) Sport-Related Concussion: Evaluation, Treatment, and Future Directions. Medical Sciences 7:3, pages 44.
Crossref
Andreea Rădoi, Maria A. Poca, Darío Gándara, Lidia Castro, Mauricio Cevallos, Maria E. Pacios & Juan Sahuquillo. (2019) The Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT2) for evaluating civilian mild traumatic brain injury. A pilot normative study. PLOS ONE 14:2, pages e0212541.
Crossref
Ala’a F. JaberJulie HartwellJeff D. Radel. (2019) Interventions to Address the Needs of Adults With Postconcussion Syndrome: A Systematic Review. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy 73:1, pages 7301205020p1-7301205020p12.
Crossref
Scott L. Zuckerman, Benjamin L. Brett, Aaron S. Jeckell, Aaron M. Yengo-Kahn & Gary S. Solomon. (2018) Prognostic Factors in Pediatric Sport-Related Concussion. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 18:12.
Crossref
Andrew D. LegarretaBenjamin L. Brett, Gary S. Solomon & Scott L. Zuckerman. (2018) The role of family and personal psychiatric history in postconcussion syndrome following sport-related concussion: a story of compounding risk. Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics 22:3, pages 238-243.
Crossref
Zachary Y. Kerr, Scott L. Zuckerman, Erin B. Wasserman, Christina B. Vander Vegt, Aaron Yengo-Kahn, Thomas A. Buckley, Gary S. Solomon, Allen K. Sills & Thomas P. Dompier. (2018) Factors associated with post-concussion syndrome in high school student-athletes. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport 21:5, pages 447-452.
Crossref
Eric MercierPier-Alexandre TardifPeter A. CameronBrice Lionel Batomen KuimiMarcel ÉmondLynne MooreBiswadev MitraJérôme FrenetteElaine De GuiseMarie-Christine OuelletMartine BordeleauNatalie Le Sage. (2018) Prognostic Value of S-100β Protein for Prediction of Post-Concussion Symptoms after a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Neurotrauma 35:4, pages 609-622.
Crossref
Olivia A. Galea, Michelle A. Cottrell, Julia M. Treleaven & Shaun P. O’Leary. (2018) Sensorimotor and Physiological Indicators of Impairment in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: A Meta-Analysis. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair 32:2, pages 115-128.
Crossref
Brigid Dwyer & Douglas I. Katz. 2018. Sports Neurology. Sports Neurology 163 178 .
Foad Taghdiri, Brenda Varriano & Maria Carmela Tartaglia. (2017) Assessment of Oculomotor Function in Patients With Postconcussion Syndrome: A Systematic Review. Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation 32:5, pages E55-E67.
Crossref
Andrew R. MayerDavin K. QuinnChristina L. Master. (2017) The spectrum of mild traumatic brain injury. Neurology 89:6, pages 623-632.
Crossref
Jonathan Chung, Foad Taghdiri, Samantha Irwin, Namita Multani, Apameh Tarazi, Ahmed Ebraheem, Mozhgan Khodadadi, Ruma Goswami, Richard Wennberg, Robin Green, David Mikulis, Karen Davis, Charles Tator, Maria Carmela Tartaglia & Moshe Eizenman. (2017) Visual Scanning Behaviour during a Visual Search Task: An Objective Indicator of White Matter Integrity in Patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome. Visual Scanning Behaviour during a Visual Search Task: An Objective Indicator of White Matter Integrity in Patients with Post-Concussion Syndrome.
Patrick Grabowski, John Wilson, Alyssa Walker, Dan Enz & Sijian Wang. (2017) Multimodal impairment-based physical therapy for the treatment of patients with post-concussion syndrome: A retrospective analysis on safety and feasibility. Physical Therapy in Sport 23, pages 22-30.
Crossref
Carmen Hiploylee, Richard Wennberg & Charles H Tator. (2016) The financial toll of career-ending concussions in professional hockey. Concussion 1:4, pages CNC20.
Crossref
Harry Bramley, Justin Hong, Christopher Zacko, Christopher Royer & Matthew Silvis. (2016) Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-concussion Syndrome. Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 24:3, pages 123-129.
Crossref
Scott R. Laker, Adele Meron, Michael R. Greher & Julie Wilson. (2016) Retirement and Activity Restrictions Following Concussion. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 27:2, pages 487-501.
Crossref
Mary Miller Phillips & Cara Camiolo Reddy. (2016) Managing Patients with Prolonged Recovery Following Concussion. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America 27:2, pages 455-474.
Crossref
Apameh Tarazi, Charles H. Tator & Maria Carmela Tartaglia. (2016) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Movement Disorders: Update. Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports 16:5.
Crossref
Scott L. ZuckermanAaron M. Yengo-Kahn, Thomas A. Buckley, Gary S. SolomonAllen K. SillsZachary Y. Kerr. (2016) Predictors of postconcussion syndrome in collegiate student-athletes. Neurosurgical Focus 40:4, pages E13.
Crossref

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.