Concussion and Its Rehabilitation
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neurorehabilitation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 32
Special Issue Editors
Interests: concussion; mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI); post-concussion syndrome (PCS); repetitive head injury; sports-related concussion; military-related concussion; biomechanics of concussion; neuroinflammation; axonal injury; metabolic crisis; neurovascular dysfunction; biomarkers; blood biomarkers; CSF biomarkers; imaging biomarkers; clinical assessment; neuroimaging; MRI; DTI; fMRI; MEG; electrophysiology; EEG; QEEG; evoked potentials; neurocognitive testing; digital diagnostics; eye-tracking; multidisciplinary rehabilitation; physical therapy; vestibular rehabilitation; cognitive rehabilitation; occupational therapy; speech and language therapy; pharmacological interventions; non-invasive brain stimulation; TMS; tDCS; pediatric concussion; adolescent athletes; female athletes; military personnel; veterans; older adults; return-to-play; return-to-learn; return-to-work; recovery trajectories; risk factors for prolonged symptoms; chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE); digital health tools; tele-rehabilitatio
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Dear Colleagues,
Concussion, a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), represents a major public health concern due to its high incidence and potential for long-term symptoms, including cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments. Although traditionally considered a transient injury, a significant subset of patients experiences prolonged recovery, highlighting the need for improved understanding and targeted rehabilitation strategies.
This Special Issue seeks to consolidate current research and clinical advancements in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of concussion. Emphasis will be placed on the pathophysiological mechanisms of injury, identifying predictive factors for recovery, and developing innovative neurorehabilitation techniques and interdisciplinary approaches to managing persistent symptoms.
We welcome contributions exploring neuroimaging biomarkers, digital and wearable technologies, neurocognitive therapies, exercise-based interventions, and AI-driven diagnostic tools. Studies focusing on vulnerable populations, such as athletes, military personnel, and children, are particularly encouraged.
Original research articles, systematic and narrative reviews, case series, and clinical trials are all welcome, particularly those addressing mechanisms, rehabilitation strategies, and translational neuroscience in the context of concussion.
Dr. Ioannis Asterios Mavroudis
Dr. Alin Stelian Ciobică
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- concussion
- mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)
- post-concussion syndrome
- neurorehabilitation
- brain injury recovery
- cognitive impairment
- sports-related concussion
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