Of course, recognizing the signs of a concussion isn’t the only
responsibility parents have. After a child’s doctor determines the
appropriate treatment regimen, it’s up to the parents to help their
child follow through.
Oftentimes, what may look like a healed concussion is actually still in the process of healing, and without sufficient rest time, putting the child back on the field could produce secondary injury.
"False perceptions such as the ones pinpointed by our study may impact when medical care is sought after concussion and lead to less than optimal home care,” said senior author Dr. Tracy Zaslow, medical director of the sports medicine and concussion program at Children's Orthopedic Center, in Los Angeles.
Parents are encouraged to wait at least two weeks before letting kids back onto the field. If the injury isn’t their first, the wait time expands to anywhere from three to five weeks all depending on the interval between the most recent injury and the current one.
Kids already face a longer recovery time than adults, according to the CDC. Due to their brains still being in development, the risks of returning to play too early are also greater.
The authors of the two surveys presented their findings as part of a pre-conference symposium, "1, 2, 3, Go!
Sports in the World of Pediatrics Playing it Safe and Making it Fun!" held on Friday, Oct. 10 as part of the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition. CONTINUE READING
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Oftentimes, what may look like a healed concussion is actually still in the process of healing, and without sufficient rest time, putting the child back on the field could produce secondary injury.
"False perceptions such as the ones pinpointed by our study may impact when medical care is sought after concussion and lead to less than optimal home care,” said senior author Dr. Tracy Zaslow, medical director of the sports medicine and concussion program at Children's Orthopedic Center, in Los Angeles.
Parents are encouraged to wait at least two weeks before letting kids back onto the field. If the injury isn’t their first, the wait time expands to anywhere from three to five weeks all depending on the interval between the most recent injury and the current one.
Kids already face a longer recovery time than adults, according to the CDC. Due to their brains still being in development, the risks of returning to play too early are also greater.
The authors of the two surveys presented their findings as part of a pre-conference symposium, "1, 2, 3, Go!
Sports in the World of Pediatrics Playing it Safe and Making it Fun!" held on Friday, Oct. 10 as part of the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition. CONTINUE READING
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