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Teen recovers confidence through specialized concussion treatment program trial

Fifteen-year-old Macy Watson lost her confidence and emotional stability after sustaining a concussion on a school trip to Australia in May 2026. A specialized eight-week trial program at Murdoch Children's Research Institute helped her recover, with 94 percent of participants showing improvement. The clinic's success suggests targeted intervention, rather than rest alone, effectively treats persistent concussion symptoms in children.

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