Dr. Michael Stuart writes an excellent primer for parents, and Dr. Gerard Gioia is mentioned in a press release about his "SCORE Program:
The program is one of the first of its kind. Currently, most concussion management programs for youth sports lag behind collegiate and professional sports, despite the serious consequences of brain injury on a developing brain.Consider these "must-read" resources for someone new to concussions.
"Implementing an effective sports concussion management program is essential to safeguard young participants and reduce long term risks,” writes Dr. Gioia. “Management of this serious injury must consider the various effects in the home, school, social and sports environments.”
