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- Title
Concussion in Youth Sport: Developmental Aspects.
- Authors
Covassin, Tracey; Petit, Kyle M.; Anderson, Morgan
- Abstract
Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a growing health concern, particularly in younger, at-risk athletic populations. These injuries commonly present with a wide range of clinical signs (i.e., poor coordination, behavioral, mood changes) and symptoms (i.e., headache, dizziness, difficulty concentrating), along with neurocognitive and vestibular/ocular impairments. This review of SRCs in youth athletes focuses on individuals 5-18 years of age and includes an overview of concussion (i.e., definition, signs/symptoms, epidemiology), as well as concussion education and awareness. This is followed by a review of SRC assessment and management strategies, along with common recovery, return-to-play, and treatment approaches. Finally, suggestions are made for future research and recommendations pertaining to SRC in youth athletes.
- Subjects
SYMPTOMS; EPIDEMIOLOGY; SPORTS; DIZZINESS; WOUNDS &; injuries
- Publication
Kinesiology Review, 2019, Vol 8, Issue 3, p220
- ISSN
2163-0453
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/kr.2019-0019