Sports Concussions

Playing a contact sport, especially on the professional level, comes with the risk of injury. But injuries can also take place on a pee-wee football field, the ski slopes, or a local bike path.

Youth Sports & Concussion

Concussion and Sports

How Many Concussions Are Too Many for a Young Athlete?

Concussions: Is Your Young Athlete at Risk?

Dr. Julian Bailes: Should We Be Worried About Subconcussive Blows in Sports?

Returning to School After a Concussion

When Is It Safe to Play After a Concussion?

Return to Play Guidelines

Longer Recovery Time Needed for Younger Brain?

Second Impact Syndrome in Children

Being Strict with Return-to-Play Guidelines

Return to Play Decisions Are Complicated

Sideline Education for Parents & Coaches

What Every Parent and Youth Coach Should Know — and Do

How Can Parents Help Educate Their Children's Coaches About Concussion?

What Should Sports Coaches Know?

Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

Recommendations for Young Athletes

Heads Up: Concussion in Youth Sports

Are Youth Sports Worth the Risk?

Should You Let Your Child Play Contact Sports?

Dr. Julian Bailes: The Pros of Contact Sports

Opinion: Surgeon Tackles Brain Injury in Youth Sports

No Need to Subject Kids to Repetitive Brain Trauma in Sports

Weighing the Risks and Benefits of Youth Sports

How to Protect Your Child

What Does a Thorough Baseline Test Entail?

Ten Questions to Ask Youth Sports Organizations

One Key Action Parents Can Take to Keep Their Young Athletes Safe

Which Helmet for Which Activity?

TBI Topics: Prevention

Strengthening Neck Muscles Helps Prevent Concussion

Dangers of Multiple Concussions

How Many Concussions Are Too Many for a Young Athlete?

The Dangers and Misunderstandings of a Second TBI

What We Know and Don't Know About Multiple Concussions

Second Impact Syndrome in Children