Avoiding and recovering from concussions

If your child plays sports, it’s important to be prepared if they suffer a head injury during play. It can happen: an estimated 1.6 to 3.8 million sports- and recreation-related concussions occur in the U.S. each year according to the Brain Injury Research Institute.

“The first step is to get baseline testing before the season,” explained Steven Erickson, MD, medical director for Banner Sports and Concussion Specialists. “This gives health care providers a picture of your child’s normal neurologic function. If an injury occurs, these results help us determine the impact of the concussion.”

Educating yourself and your children will ensure they receive the right care if they are injured. Learn more about concussion symptoms and when to seek treatment.

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