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Milton Chiropractor Discusses: Concussions in youth sports

9/2/2015

 
Here's another blog from a Milton Chiropractor discussing: Concussions in youth sports.
According to the National Athletic Trainers’ Association, sports-related concussions account for more than half of all emergency room visits by children aged 8 through 13 in the United States.

Since the young brain is more vulnerable to damage from repeated head injuries, a child who suffers a concussion is one and a half times more likely to experience another, so it is very important to be able to recognize the signs to avoid further injury such as second impact syndrome.

There are 3 grades of concussions, and only grade 3 involves loss of consciousness. Keep in mind that wearing a helmet reduces the risk of a head injury, however, it does not eliminate the risk completely.



Read more about the 3 grades of concussions and second impact syndrome here

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  • Home
  • Meet the Doctor
  • Services
    • Chiropractic adjustment & mobilization
    • Custom Orthotics
    • Myofascial release therapy
    • Interferential current therapy
    • Fascial Movement Taping / Kinesiology Taping
  • About Chiropractic
    • What is chiropractic
    • Benefits of chiropractic care
    • Pregnancy and chiropractic
    • Chiropractic for young athletes and kids
  • New patients
    • New patient information and forms
    • What to expect
    • Phases of care
    • Cancellation / Missed appointment policy
  • Contact
  • Appointment Pre-Screening