Management strategies for post-concussion syndrome after mild head injury: A systematic review

Hong Kong Journal of Occupational Therapy

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 59-67

  Chong, Cecilia S ^a  

^a HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

Management strategies; Mild head injury; Post concussion syndrome

Indexed keywords

EID: 61449193341     PISSN: 15691861     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1569-1861(09)70004-X     Document Type: Review

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