Due to the importance of neuropsychological assessment in the sports concussion
management process, the purpose of this study was to investigate a newer assessment …

The purpose of the study was to examine if concussion-related instruction can affect the
development of concussion symptoms today. This was done by exploring the difference in …

In comparison to adults, youth who suffer a sport-related concussion have to manage
different factors, such as returning to school (RTS). Therefore, a 2018 study systematically …

Current research indicates that pediatric patients experience quality-of-life (QOL) issues
during recovery from concussion. However, measures of health related QOL issues in youth …

Background: An estimated 3.8 million concussions occur yearly in the United States and the
incidence of youth concussions is on the rise. If untreated or unrecognized, more serious …

Football is unique among sports in that players purposefully use their heads to move the
ball. Heading the ball is considered an integral skill in football and occurs from youth to …

Design: Cross-sectional survey. Setting: Gymnasium and classroom. Patients or Other
Participants: North Carolina and Arizona youth athletes (n ¼ 225; age ¼ 8 to 15 years) …

This chapter presents preclinical and clinical studies along with the most recent guidelines
to provide the reader with an enriched understanding of how to return the pediatric and adult …

Pediatric concussion is a significant health concern for parents, medical providers, and
schools. There is little research about how children and adolescents view their recovery and …

This study examined four distinct areas of sports concussion as they are presented in the
media; definitions/descriptions of concussion, informants for direct quotes about …