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ASPDA Nutrition Focus
Nutritional considerations for
concussion recovery
By Matthew Wade, MS, RD, CD, CSCS
M
any injuries can sideline athletes. Proper rest,
rehabilitation, and nutrition all play a factor in
recovery no matter the injury. And for concussions,
nutrition may have a bigger role than meets the eye.
Understanding both food and supplementation's role in this
recovery process is of the utmost importance in optimizing
an athlete's recovery time.
Aside from following the tips below, referring your athlete
to meet with a registered dietitian post-injury will help
ensure every box is checked when it comes to their nutrition.
Given the metabolic stress observed after a concussion,
the best nutrition treatment is a general healthful diet
that meets the athlete's energy needs and is high in
antioxidant-rich foods. Supplements, mainly creatine
monohydrate and omega-3 fatty acids, have their role but
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of August September 2024

Table of Contents
Editor's Letter
Sports Medicine: Bracing for Support
Feature: Celebrating 75 Years
NATA 2024 Expo Products
Strength Focus: No Off-season
ASPDA Nutrition Focus: Brain Food
Therapy Focus: Revitalize Recovery
Product Marketplace
Ad Index
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August September 2024 - Table of Contents
August September 2024 - Editor's Letter
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August September 2024 - 7
August September 2024 - Sports Medicine: Bracing for Support
August September 2024 - 9
August September 2024 - Feature: Celebrating 75 Years
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August September 2024 - NATA 2024 Expo Products
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August September 2024 - Strength Focus: No Off-season
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August September 2024 - ASPDA Nutrition Focus: Brain Food
August September 2024 - 25
August September 2024 - Therapy Focus: Revitalize Recovery
August September 2024 - 27
August September 2024 - Product Marketplace
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August September 2024 - Ad Index
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