The day before the World Championship sprint in Trondheim, the 25-year-old fell unfortunately during a training session. Since then, the Swedish long-distance star has been cared for at home in Östersund, where she has begun the steps in the so-called "brain staircase".
She's doing well under the circumstances, says Rickard Noberius.
Immediately after returning home, Svahn found herself in a dark and dimly lit room to get some rest.
"Gradually stepping up"
Initially, you try to have as little brain stimulation as possible when it comes to concussions, and then you gradually step up both activities and stimuli for the brain. That means being everywhere, outdoors and in social contexts. So that's what we're following and stepping up based on her energy and ability, says Noberius.
The national team doctor means that it's impossible to predict how long the rehabilitation will take, as it varies from person to person.
Then it's different depending on what demands you have on yourself when you're supposed to return. When it comes to, for example, training and performing at the level Linn does, it requires more than if you were to return to a "normal" job.
"Focused"
The concussion should not have any impact on the 25-year-old's career going forward, according to Noberius, provided the rehabilitation goes according to plan.
The focus is on next season, where the Olympic Games in Milano and Cortina are the big goal.
Given the circumstances, I think she's taking it very well. She's focused on getting back as soon as possible and has her focus fully set on the upcoming season with the Olympic Games. So it hasn't changed in any way, and she's incredibly good at working towards a goal.
