Sports-related concussion

Amy E Valasek; Teri Metcalf McCambridge

doi:10.1007/978-0-387-89545-1_3

Sports-related concussion

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Abstract

Sports-related concussion affects athletes of all ages, yet the youngest athletes tend to be more vulnerable. Children aged 18 years and younger can be affected longer and take more time to return to cognitive baseline. Therefore, children should be managed differently than adults when returning back to sports after a concussion. The age and gender of a young athlete also should be taken into consideration when returning to athletics. This chapter discusses the epidemiology of sports-related concussion in the pediatric athlete, along with age and gender differences and sports at risk.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Pediatric and Adolescent Concussion
Subtitle of host publication	Diagnosis, Management and Outcomes
Publisher	Springer New York
Pages	21-27
Number of pages	7
ISBN (Electronic)	9780387895451
ISBN (Print)	9780387895444
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-89545-1_3
State	Published - Jan 1 2012
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Psychology(all)

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