In monitoring concussion care, which is a primary action?

• A. Reassess movement impairments
• B. Start heavy contact sports
• C. Ignore symptoms
• D. Increase rest only

Answer: (A)

Reassessing movement impairments is central to monitoring concussion care because concussion can disrupt motor control, balance, and coordination even when symptoms have improved. Regular objective movement checks—such as balance tests, gait and coordination tasks, and functional movement screens—provide concrete data on recovery trajectory and help determine when it’s safe to progress activity or return to sport. If movement deficits persist or worsen, the plan can be adjusted; if they improve, you can cautiously advance rehabilitation. The other options misalign with safe, evidence-based practice: starting heavy contact sports too soon risks re-injury, ignoring symptoms is dangerous, and resting exclusively without graded, progressive activity can slow recovery.