First Annual Conference: Diagnosis and Management of Child and Adolescent Concussion
Join us Sat., April 6 for a one-day conference intended for primary care clinicians and school personnel who are involved in the management, return to school and return to physical activity of students with concussion. Download the conference brochure»
Concussion Care for Kids: Minds Matter
Each year, thousands of children and youth are diagnosed with concussion, a traumatic brain injury. Public awareness and concern about the longer-term effects of concussions – especially sports-related concussions – has spurred pediatric research to help us better diagnose and treat concussions in children and adolescents.
Most states now require that school districts develop and implement a written policy concerning the diagnosis and treatment of brain injuries, including a procedure to be followed when a student athlete is suspected to have sustained a concussion or other head injury.
In response to new research and state policies, concussion experts from pediatric specialties at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia have developed an evidence-based primary and specialty care approach to diagnose and treat concussion. CHOP Primary Care physicians are located in more than 30 communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Prompt recognition of a concussion and immediate treatment with cognitive and physical rest is crucial to promote recovery.
The information contained in this website aims to help parents, and others who interact with children and youth, to recognize concussion and to support a child’s physician-guided recovery.
If you suspect a concussion:
Contact your child’s primary care doctor for evaluation.
Find a CHOP Primary Care physician near you»
If you have more questions:
Call one of our following centers:
Pediatric Trauma Center
215-590-5932
Sports Medicine and Performance Center
215-590-1527