Concussions in Youth Athletics

Concussions in Youth Athletics: What's the Fuss?
Youth concussions are serious business. If not handled/treated properly the symptoms can often last longer than necessary and lower their threshold for future concussions. Kids recover differently than adults and there are new treatment strategies that we are using to ensure a safe return to play. This interactive lecture will focus on the latest medical information on youth concussions including: definition, diagnosis, treatments, recovery and long term effects. The lecture goal is to inform, dispel myths, and discuss how to keep our kids safe!