Cognitive and physical symptoms of concussive injury in children: a detailed longitudinal recovery study

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Authors

Louise Crowe · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Alex Collie · Monash University

Stephen Hearps · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Julian Dooley · Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Helen Clausen · Melbourne Health

David Maddocks · Perry Maddocks Trollope Lawyers

Paul McCrory

Abstract

At 5 days postconcussion, the majority of children and adolescents experienced debilitating postconcussive symptoms. However, by 30 days postinjury, 90% demonstrated recovery to normal for both neurocognition and postconcussive symptoms.

Topics & Keywords

Traumatic Brain Injury Research Child Abuse and Related Trauma Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Sports Medicine

Volume 50, Issue 5, pp. 311-316

DOI: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-094663

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