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Sep 06, 2017 / Sports Medicine
Sports Concussion – What you need to know
The following are the main things parents, coaches and providers should know about young athletes and concussions:
If you and your child’s pediatrician or athletic trainer need help determining when he or she is safe to return to sports after a concussion, contact Scottish Rite Hospital to request an appointment with Dr. Miller or his partner, Jane Chung, M.D.
For more information on sports-related concussions, or to make an appointment request, check out scottishritehospital.org/sports.
- Concussions are brain injuries and should be taken seriously.
- When in doubt, sit them out. Don’t play if a concussion is suspected.
- Young brains take longer to heal than adults’ – don’t rush recovery.
- Athletes should evaluated by a medical professional before slowly returning to sports.
- Returning to play too early puts athletes at risk of a more serious injury
- What is a concussion?
- Return to Play after a Concussion
- Retiring from Sports after a Concussion
- Facebook LIVE – Sports-related Concussions
If you and your child’s pediatrician or athletic trainer need help determining when he or she is safe to return to sports after a concussion, contact Scottish Rite Hospital to request an appointment with Dr. Miller or his partner, Jane Chung, M.D.
For more information on sports-related concussions, or to make an appointment request, check out scottishritehospital.org/sports.