Study: Playing Smartphone App Aids Concussion Recovery in Teens (IMAGE)

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Study: Playing Smartphone App Aids Concussion Recovery in Teens

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An app designed to help improve the symptoms of a concussion was shown to have significant benefits when used by teenagers. A recent study found that symptoms and optimism for recovery improved greatly in teens who used that app for a limited time daily, compared to teens who didn't use the app.

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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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