Leddy at Forefront of Developing New Methods for Treating Concussions

John J. Leddy, MD, clinical professor of orthopaedics, speaks on new methods for treating concussion, utilizing prescribed exercises targeting deficits in the vestibular and vision systems.

“There is some evidence that if you introduce too much activity too soon, you will indeed prolong recovery,” he said. “But after several days of complete rest, we want to try getting back into activity using symptoms as the guide.”