Every three minutes in the U.S., a child is seen in the emergency department for a concussion, yet 54 percent of athletes admit they have played injured. - Safe Kids
The Latest Research on Concussion PreventionThere has been an enormous amount of research in recent years related to the impact of concussions on young athletes, how best to treat them, and how to lessen the effects of these head injuries.
Even so, doctors say diagnosing and treating young patients -- and knowing how long it will take for them to feel “normal” again -- is still an unpredictable process.
Even so, doctors say diagnosing and treating young patients -- and knowing how long it will take for them to feel “normal” again -- is still an unpredictable process.
The CDC defines a concussion as a type of traumatic brain injury that causes the brain to twist in the skull -- injuring neurons by stretching, resulting in chemical changes in the brain.
Research shows children are more at risk for concussions. That’s not only because their brains are still developing, but also because coaching and management policies in youth sports may be less consistent than they are at the collegiate and professional levels.
ATHLETE"S BRAIN FOUNDATION CARES
The Athlete's Brain Foundation Cares program will be providing grants to families whose child has suffered a sports related concussion so that they may attend and benefit from the treatments and services provided through an Athlete's Brain Center. These amazing Brain Circuit healing facilities will be coming to major sports hubs in the country. Together we are making Recovery from Concussion a priority.