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Youth Athletes Are At Risk of Concussion Misdiagnosis

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Youth Athletes Are At Risk of Concussion Misdiagnosis

With so much recent media attention concerning concussion injuries, it is often a parent’s greatest concern when watching their child on game night.

Note: Sheddon’s therapists from the Oakville and Burlington Physio Clinics are prepared and licensed to test you and your team for concussions and recommend the proper recovery.

Overall, the highest incidence of sports-related concussions is in hockey and rugby—however, statistics are most likely lower than the true incidence as many athletes still do not recognize or report concussion injuries. What is equally concerning is when families often consider concussions as a temporary/less serious “condition” than an actual brain injury. The reality is that concussions are traumatic brain injuries that should be taken seriously.

Concussions are processes that affect the brain, induced by traumatic forces resulting in the onset of neurological impairment. Concussions may be sustained by a direct or indirect force to the head—with most concussions not causing any loss of consciousness or only lasting for a few seconds.

Young athletes are at particular risk for misdiagnosis because of their still-developing neurological system. With variations in test scores already found in healthy children of the same age group, concussion testing in a child post-injury often reveals very little. The need for pre-injury baseline testing has become apparent. Knowing how a child performs pre-injury is crucial in determining proper diagnosis, severity, treatment, and determining back-to-play status.

Sheddon Physiotherapy clinics in Oakville and Burlington are a recognized IMPACT Test Centre for concussion testing. Physiotherapists are key members of appropriate team management in concussion injuries—from prevention to return to play. Consult your Sheddon Physiotherapist in Oakville or Burlington about the IMPACT Test and how it can keep your family safe and active in sports. Call us at 905-849-4576.

For more info, contact Sheddon Physiotherapy and Sports Clinics Oakville Burlington at 905-849-4576.

We are located less than 10 min from Sheridan College Oakville and 4 min West of Canlan Ice Sports.

The Burlington physio clinic is located only 8 min north-east of LaSalle Park and 10 min north of Burlington Golf & Country Club, on Plains Rd East.

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