• Johna K Register-Mihalik, J D DeFreese, Christine E Callahan, and Kevin Carneiro.
• Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center, Department of Exercise and Sport Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA. johnakay@email.unc.edu.
• Curr Pain Headache Rep. 2020 Jun 27; 24 (8): 44.

Purpose Of ReviewTo discuss recent literature concerning the application of the biopsychosocial model in the management of concussion and post-concussion headache.Recent FindingsCurrent research suggests that the biopsychosocial model is applicable to the concussion management process, particularly management of post-concussion headache. Such application is best illustrated by current active treatment strategies such as exercise, multifaceted rehabilitation, and psychosocial interventions targeting improved patient outcomes. Overall, the biopsychosocial model has significant applications to the management of concussion, particularly post-concussion headache. Presentation and recovery following concussion and post-traumatic headache is multifaceted and includes the continuum of biological, psychological, and social considerations. In order to fully understand the widespread clinical utility and application of such models, there is a continued need for researcher, practitioner, and patient integration and collaboration to determine the most effective assessment and treatment strategies.

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