Minds Matter Concussion Program News

Follow these steps and actively engage your child’s physician and school to guide a full recovery after concussion.

Subtle differences in recovery times were seen in certain subgroups, but unexpected findings could indicate a path forward with more equitable allocation of health resources.

Adolescent drivers were more likely to get behind the wheel post-concussion than return to exercise or organized sports, suggesting the need for evidence-based guidelines

A new study from CHOP demonstrates that a device measuring how the pupil responds to light can show clear differences in concussions.

In a new study focused on concussions in children ages 5-11, CHOP researchers identify opportunities to improve outcomes for this age group through more consistent assessments at the initial health care visit.

Researchers observed male and female soccer players during competitive play and found that head impact sensor data requires video to review false positives.

Louis Bell, MD, Chief of the Division of General Pediatrics, shares the latest in medical thinking on an important topic: concussions.

Research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that female athletes seek specialty care for concussion later than males, potentially contributing to longer recovery.

Find answers to the common questions our concussion specialists hear from patients, parents, coaches and schools, as they debunk myths, describe concussion symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and more.

A higher number of concussion symptoms and long recoveries predict risk of another concussion, according to a new CHOP/CDC research study.