Pediatric Sports Medicine - Concussion Management in Children with and Without Disabilities-Session Recording

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In this presentation on concussion management in children, Dr. Colby Hansen and Dr. Amy Rabotin discuss various aspects and challenges related to treating concussions in pediatric populations, including those with disabilities. Dr. Hansen starts by addressing the recovery trajectories post-concussion, factors that may influence recovery times, and how to assess symptoms comprehensively using tools like standardized symptom scales and balance tests. He emphasizes the importance of balancing rest and activity and the need for a structured return-to-school strategy. He also touches on the need for subsymptom threshold exercise to facilitate recovery, and addresses common concerns from parents about the recurrence of concussions and recovery processes.<br /><br />Dr. Rabotin shifts focus to concussions in children with disabilities, explaining how sports like wheelchair basketball or sled hockey may have different concussion risks. She highlights the difficulty in applying standard concussion assessment tools, such as the SCAT-5, to disabled athletes due to baseline impairments in cognition, vision, balance, or other areas. Dr. Rabotin advocates for individualized baseline evaluations, emphasizing the role of understanding each athlete's unique challenges to tailor concussion management effectively. She also stresses the necessity for education and awareness among athletes, families, and coaching staff regarding concussion risks and management for children with disabilities. Both speakers emphasize the importance of adapting management plans based on individual needs and sport-specific demands to enhance recovery and participation safety.

Keywords

concussion management

pediatric populations

recovery trajectories

standardized symptom scales

balance tests

return-to-school strategy

subsymptom threshold exercise

children with disabilities

individualized baseline evaluations

concussion risks

adapted management plans

sport-specific demands