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When Concussion Symptoms Don't End After Two Weeks | E53
April 6, 202637m 35s
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About This Episode
Most people are told their concussion will resolve in two weeks. But for millions of patients, that timeline never comes. In this episode, Dr. Ayla Wolf breaks down what happens when concussion symptoms persist beyond the expected recovery window — and what that means for diagnosis, treatment, and hope.
This solo episode covers the neuroscience of prolonged recovery, why standard protocols often fall short, and what patients and families need to know about post-concussion syndrome. If you've been told you should be better by now, this episode is for you.
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Full Transcript
Dr. Ayla Wolf: 00:01
Welcome to Life After Impact, the Concussion Recovery Podcast. I'm Dr. Ayla Wolf, and I'll be hosting today's episode where we help you navigate the often confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming journey of concussion and brain injury recovery. This podcast is your go-to resource for actionable information, whether you're dealing with a recent concussion, struggling with post-concussion syndrome, or just feeling stuck in your healing process. In each episode, we dive deep into the symptoms, testing, treatments, and neurological insights that can help you move forward with clarity and confidence. We bring you leading experts in the world of brain health, functional neurology, and rehabilitation to share their wisdom and strategies. So if you're feeling lost, hopeless, or like no one understands what you're going through, know that you are not alone. This podcast can be your guide and partner in recovery, helping you build a better life after impact. Sarah Wuebbolt, welcome to Life After Impact, the Concussion Recovery Podcast. I'm so happy to have you on today. How are you? Great. How are you? I am good. It's nice and sunny and warm here in Wisconsin, so I'm enj…