Dyson Pediatrics | Tucson, Arizona
Dyson Pediatrics helps Tucson families recognize concussion symptoms, understand when a child or teen should be removed from sports, and follow a safe recovery plan for school, activity, and return to play.
Remove the athlete from play right away
No return to sports the same day
Only after symptoms resolve and progression is completed
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the brain to move rapidly back and forth. Even what seems like a mild hit can be serious.
Concussion symptoms may appear right away, or they may not be noticed until hours or days later. Most concussions happen without a child being knocked out, which is one reason these injuries can be missed at first.
Concussion symptoms can look different from child to child. Some signs may be noticed by a parent, coach, teacher, or teammate, while other symptoms may only be felt by the child or teen.
Some symptoms after a head injury may be signs of a more serious problem. Seek urgent medical attention right away if your child has any of the following:
If you suspect a concussion, remove your child from sports or physical activity right away. A child or teen should not return to play the same day after a suspected concussion.
They should be evaluated by a medical provider and follow a gradual plan for school, activity, and return to sports.
Concussion recovery should happen step by step. Children and teens need time for symptoms to improve before returning to full school demands, exercise, practice, and competition.
Return-to-play progression usually starts with light activity and gradually increases only if symptoms do not return. If symptoms come back, the child should stop, rest, and return to the previous symptom-free level before trying to move forward again.
Call Dyson Pediatrics if your child has concussion symptoms, needs follow-up after a head injury, or needs guidance before returning to school, sports, or physical activity.
Dyson Pediatrics helps Tucson families with concussion evaluation guidance, recovery planning, return-to-school support, and return-to-play follow-up.
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